If you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal that is also extremely easy to make, Chinese fried rice is the answer. All you need are some Asian pantry staples and leftover rice from the night (or two) before, and you can whip up a delicious dish that packs a punch, all in the comfort of your ...
My Dad’s Stir Fried Rice Cake (炒年糕 Nian Gao) Recipe
There’s something special about family recipes, especially those that are used every holiday and delightfully enjoyed by everyone, and I MEAN EVERYONE. A recipe that has been an all-time family-favorite comes from my dad, whose Chinese stir-fried rice cakes (or nian gao) have become a staple in our ...
Fuzhounese Longevity Noodle Soup in Pressure Cooker 福州寿面
As some of you may know, my parents are from Fuzhou, the capital city of the Fujian Province, which is located on the southeastern coast of China. Unbeknownst to many, Fuzhou is known for their distinctive cuisine, which includes popular dishes such as Ban Mian and Fujianese wontons. Moreover, a ...
Garlic Noodles in 15 Minutes
If you love a "fusion" dish, you're going to enjoy garlic noodles. This dish is the perfect blend of simplicity and bold flavors, made by combining Asian seasoning with American and Italian ingredients. It is also your best bet on a busy workday or weeknight for a simple, quick dish that is ...
Cold Soba Noodles with Dipping Sauce (Zaru Soba)
Over the summer, I introduced my young kids to a cold noodle dish. Mind you, they love this source of carbs, but typically eat them hot, either as a stir fry, pasta with tomato sauce, or with soup. Nervous to let them try something completely out of the ordinary, I was pleased to find that they both ...
Chinese-style Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (糖醋排骨)
Gosh I love ribs, and it can be cooked any way, any style! Steamed, barbecued, pressure cooked, baked, braised, give me them all!!! I've shared a recipe for Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Beans, a popular dim sum dish that my family eats for dinner (well, because I make them). In today's post, I will ...
Easiest One Pot Rice Cooker Rice Recipe
There's only so much time in a day, let alone 24 hours to prep and cook breakfast, lunch and dinner, work 8+ hours, do household chores, etc. That is the sole reason why I’ve created rackoflam.com, because I am aware that life as a working parent, or a busy person in general, can be challenging. By ...
Creamy Pasta Soup
The pasta we know is commonly topped with tomato-based sauces and cheese, which is super appetizing to our palates, easy to prepare and difficult to resist. However, pasta doesn't always have to be served that way! My kids love Asian noodles served in thin soups or broths, but I didn't have any ...
Fujianese Peanut Noodles (Ban Mian 拌面)
There is a city located in the Fujian Province of China called Fuzhou, and THAT is where both of my parents are from. You may have thought that I was Cantonese and from Hong Kong, due to the recipes that I've shared on my blog, but yes, if you've been wondering ... I am Fuzhounese! Our cuisine is ...
Shrimp and Chayote Stir-fry (佛手瓜炒蝦)
You know what fruit needs a little more love? CHAYOTE!! If you're unsure what this is, I bet you have come across, but overlooked, them at the Asian supermarket. Thanks to my parents, this ingredient was introduced to me as a child. They often stir-fried chayote alone or with shrimp or pork, and I ...
Chinese Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Beans (豉汁蒸排骨)
Back in the days, my family and I would have dim sum practically every weekend, on Sundays specifically, which was the only day my immigrant parents were off from work. As with most children, I often craved the rice noodle dishes, bao, har gow, siu mai and desserts that came down those carts. Adults ...
Oxtail Pho Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Recipe
By now, I think we all know what PHO is because it has become really popular over the recent years. If you haven't heard of or sampled pho, worry not! Allow me make the introduction for pho bo or beef pho: What the Pho? Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup that consists of beef broth, rice noodles, ...
