You know what I think 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Stir Fried Pea Shoots with Minced Garlic (蒜蓉炒豆苗)
While one may opt to cook a stir fried dish because of its ease, stir fried vegetables may appear simple, but can be difficult to perfect. There MUST be A or THE method, you say, or restaurants wouldn't be able to serve Chinese vegetables the way they do - glossy, smokey with subtle yet powerful ...
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry (番茄炒蛋)
While I wouldn't hesitate to spend hours cooking up a storm for a spectacular dish that my family enjoys, I am a firm believer that good food shouldn't require half a day to prepare. Obviously, this also holds true because I almost always have my hands tied, taking care of my children, working or ...
Chinese Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry Recipe (西芥蓝牛肉)
Fried rice, chicken wings, French fries and egg rolls are NOT the only items you can order off of a menu at a Chinese takeout joint! Food from these establishments once had a bad rap for potential MSG, high sodium content and/or being too caloric. However, I must add my two cents: as with all ...
Three Cup Chicken Recipe (San Bei Ji / 三杯鸡)
Steve and I have been extremely busy with work as of late, so I've been reverting to some of my favorite quick and easy dishes for dinner, one of which being Three Cup Chicken or San Bei Ji. This is a popular Taiwanese dish whose name was derived from the use of equal ratios between 3 ingredients: ...
Eggplants & Minced Pork w/ Garlic Sauce Recipe
I love throwing in some ground meat to add a bit of savoriness to a dish, neither do I mind the extra protein and fuller tummies in my household 🥰. If you've seen or tried my Soft Tofu with Ground Pork Recipe, you know exactly what I mean! When I stumbled on this amazing recipe from Omnivore's ...
Flank Steak with Onions & Peppers Stir-fry Recipe
I recently purchased a bag of bell peppers from Costco just for the hell of it. You guessed it, it's the large pack of 6, constituting 2 yellow, 2 orange and 2 red peppers. I don't even cook with them very often, but figured seeing the colors each time I open my fridge would inspire me to concoct ...
