Back in the days, my family and I would have dim sum practically every weekend, on Sundays specifically, which was the only day my 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 would ...
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: What the Pho? Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup that consists of beef broth, rice noodles, various cuts of beef, ...
Chinese Watercress Soup (Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Recipe) Sai Yeung Choi Tong
I love a good, heartwarming soup when the weather's nippy outside or when we have the AC on full blast on a hot day. Likewise, hot soup is so soothing to the soul and a great way to fit necessary nutrients into your diet when you're feeling a bit under the weather. For these reasons, I like to make ...
Vegetable Japchae (Stir-fried Sweet Potato Starch Noodles)
K-pop, Korean dramas and Korean skincare are THE craze right now. I don't go a day scrolling through my social media feed OR NETFLIX without seeing something from the Korean culture, which is Ah-mazing! While I love all of the above, I also love the Korean cuisine and I am sure most of you do too ...
10 Min Korean Steamed Eggplant Side Dish
I love a good salad, especially one that combines healthy ingredients with appetizing Asian flavors! I've previously shared a smashed cucumber salad recipe, the video of which features myself as a crazy, angry lady, so if you want a good chuckle, go check it out here! In today's post, I'll share a ...
Easy 15 Min Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Hey guys! It has been a while! I've been super occupied with work and motherhood, but a day does not go by without me thinking about my blog and YouTube channel! I am excited to share with you my first fried rice recipe, Korean style - with KIMCHIIIII! What is Kimchi? Kimchi is a traditional ...
Chinese Steamed Eggs (蒸蛋) Recipe
I vividly recall the dinners that I used to have with my family as a little child, when my mom was still with us. No matter how busy, my parents ensured there was a nice spread of dishes on the table for their children on a nightly basis. Now that I am a full-time working mother myself, I honestly ...
Instant Pot Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Steve and I frequently dine at Shanghainese restaurants, in search for the best soup dumplings! Besides this specialty, we also love Shanghainese rice cakes and a good Braised Beef Noodle Soup (which is also common in Taiwanese as well as Sichuan cuisines). While this is usually one of our go-to ...
Water Chestnut Cake (Ma Tai Go 馬蹄糕)
Dim sum is an Asian delicacy. Each dumpling is intricately wrapped with beautiful detailing, each rice noodle is rolled to perfection with delicious filling, and others are cut into cubic structures and made with flours that result in extraordinary finishes. Examples of the latter are taro and ...
French Crepes Recipe
I so long to visit France because of picturesque evidences of how beautiful and romantic the country is and its culinary features on TV and the web. Many world renowned chefs and bakers were professionally trained in France, creating dishes that I salivate just thinking about - Duck à l'Orange, Coq ...
Shrimp Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Udon Noodles)
This busy mama has yet another quick, time-saving stir fried recipe to share! This time, it isn't for protein to pair with your white rice, but rather, a saucy and delicious one-pan stir-fried noodle dish: Shrimp Yaki Udon! Yaki udon is simply stir-fried udon noodles. It is commonly served in ...
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken (Gà Xào Sả)
There's an herb that is way underused in American cuisine - l e m o n g r a s s ! Commonly used in Asian dishes, this herb has a distinct aroma and flavor and can really pack a punch. Just a couple of tablespoons of lemongrass in minced form can make a huge impact on your dish, hence the reason why ...
