Category Archive: ‘Appetizers & Snacks’
TAIWANESE FRIED CHICKEN (台湾盐酥鸡) Everything you love about fried chicken is here in this dish: it’s moist, crunchy, and irresistible. It’s a benefit that these …
Asian Pickled Cabbage Restaurant Appetizer
It was requested by some of you when I released my Chinese Pickled Cucumber recipe. If you’re unfamiliar, this is the complimentary appetizer that many …
10 Party appetizers your friends won’t be able to get enough of
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Crafting Perfect Swedish Meatballs
Embark on a gastronomic journey to Sweden as we delve into the delicious world of Swedish Meatballs. Often referred to as “köttbullar” in their native …
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Feast: 10 Best Sides to Elevate Your Celebration
It’s that time of year again when the leaves turn gold, the air becomes crisp, and people gather around the table for Thanksgiving to give …
Succulent Chicken Satay: A Culinary Delight
Savoring the Flavor of Chicken Satay Succumbing to the seductive scent of chicken satay is inevitable. This dish presents a delightful departure from the traditional …
Savory Chinese Beef Shank Delight with a Rich Braising Sauce
As the morning sun graces our kitchen, the recipe we often turn to is the Chinese beef shank with sauce. Imagine thin slices of this …
Signature Chinese Festive Fried Rice
Dive into the essence of Chinese celebratory cuisine with the Chinese festive fried rice, minus the extensive dining affair. Celebrated for its presence at grand …
Sichuan Bang Bang Chicken: The Classic and True Recipe
Unearthing Sichuan’s True Bang Bang Chicken Essence From the heart of Sichuan emerges the renowned Sichuan bang bang chicken, also recognized as 棒棒鸡 (bangbang ji). …
Triple Treat Wontons: Shrimp, Pork & Chicken Delight
The Magic of San Xian Wontons: A Bite of Tradition Wontons: Shrimp, pork & chicken, also known as San Xian Wontons or “Triple Delight Wontons,” …
Crispy Shrimp Toast: Reviving a Timeless Chinese-American Takeout Treasure
The latest introduction to our repertoire of nostalgic Chinese takeout dishes is crispy shrimp toast. This mouth-watering appetizer features a flavorful mix of ground shrimp, …
Grilled Enoki Mushrooms With Smoked Chicken Breast
Smoked chicken breast deli slices and grilled Enoki mushrooms create a tender, flavorful dish reminiscent of Japanese yakitori. Today, grilled Enoki mushrooms wrapped in smoked …
Baked Garlic Lemon Wings
With only 10 minutes, you can make the best-baked chicken wings ever. I can’t get enough of this flavorful combination of garlic and lemon. The …
Grilled Five-Spice Pork Sliders
You can make these pork sliders in an instant with this recipe. Pork sliders grilled with five-spice powder are a crowd-pleaser, and this recipe is …
Asian Cucumber Salad
We will use Asian spices in this refreshing cucumber salad. I love how easy it is to do. Any meal would benefit from this delicious …
Stir-Fried Clams In Black Bean Sauce
We have gone far too long without any bivalve-based dishes on this blog, and clams seem to go hand in hand with summer. I know …
Stir-Fried Cucumbers With Wood Ears and Bean Threads
The dish features stir-fried cucumbers with wood ears and bean threads, creating a delectable Chinese vegetarian cuisine that can be served as an appetizer, side …
Crab Rangoon
CRAB RANGOON Cream cheese, crab, and wonton wrappers make Crab Rangoon’s most extraordinary and most genuine recipe. These Crab Rangoon are fail-proof and much superior …
Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad
This Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad is a fantastic summertime dish because it is cool and refreshing. A flavorful dressing and garlic and cilantro round out …
Smashed Chilies With Century Eggs
Hunan’s Smashed Chilies with Century Eggs, or léi làjio, is a dish with bold, spicy flavors. As an appetizer, I highly recommend trying it at …
Xi’an Stuffed Pancake
I first tried this Xi’an stuffed pancake at a street vendor in Xi’an, and as soon as I crunched into the crunchy delight, I knew …
Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad
This Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad is a typical banchan, or a small Korean side dish served alongside the main course and hot rice in a …
Red Curry Lime Wings
Hey there, are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than our recipe for Thai red …
Trio Pinchos: A Basque Country Favorite
Today, you can get three recipes for the price of one! This Trio Pinchos recipe, often spelled pintxos, are a popular Spanish tapas-like snack typically …
Baked Coconut Shrimp
Baked Coconut Shrimp is the easiest and best way to make coconut shrimp. They don’t need to be deep-fried, don’t use oil, and don’t make …
Wood Ear Mushrooms Salad
This is definitely a one-of-a-kind dish! Although this salad made with wood ear mushrooms may not look appetizing at first glance, you can find it …
Egg Rolls
The fried rice equivalent: is egg rolls. These items epitomize the concept of Chinese takeout. This recipe for egg rolls is an imitation of the …
Baked Chicken Wings
These baked chicken wings are a delicious appetizer or meal with honey and spices. This is a simple oven-cooked chicken wings recipe that everyone can …
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Easy & Tasty Appetizer Bacon-wrapped shrimp is a delicious appetizer that’s simple to make and incredibly tasty. For this recipe, there are only two basic …
Agedashi Tofu
Agedashi Tofu – Deep-fried tofu in a sweet-and-salty sauce is the main ingredient in this popular Japanese meal. This aging tofu recipe is simple to …
Ma Lan Tou Spiced Tofu
This dish, known as Ma Lan Tou Spiced Tofu, is typically served in Shanghai. Ma Lan Xiang Gan or liang ban xiang gan ma lan …
Kimchi Pancake
Making kimchi pancakes (or kimchijeon) is just as simple as making regular pancakes for breakfast and serving them with maple syrup. The batter for kimchi …
Lemon Manchego Toasts With Green Olive Tapenade
If you’re looking for a simple vegetarian appetizer, I’ve got one for you. Green olive tapenade on toast topped with lemony Manchego cheese. Really simple, …
Authentic Moo Shu Pork
Although moo shu pancakes are often served as a side dish, they are not part of the traditional Chinese moo shu pork preparation. It’s ridiculously …
Sichuan Dry Fried String Beans
SICHUAN DRY FRIED STRING BEANS A comment from a reader sparked the idea for this dish. When I asked her about it, she said that …
Chinese Drunken Chicken
CHINESE DRUNKEN CHICKEN I’m in love with you, drunken chicken! That’s what I’m referring to. For those unfamiliar with Drunken Chicken, it’s just chicken marinated …
Fuqi Feipian
FUQI FEIPIAN Everyone who loves Sichuan food should try this dish now. Fuqi feipian (fq fèipiàn) is as authentically Sichuan as possible. In a dish …
Curry Lime Chicken Phyllo Rolls
CURRY LIME CHICKEN PHYLLO ROLLS This recipe for Curry Lime Chicken Phyllo Rolls was inspired by Ina Garten’s incredible Crab Strudel. This is an excellent …
Chinese Curry Puffs With Beef
CHINESE CURRY PUFFS WITH BEEF Flaky pastry and a flavorful beef curry filling come together in these Chinese curry puffs, a delectable dim lunch or …
Crispy Duck Wrap
CRISPY DUCK WRAP It’s a little more involved than most, but the results are worth it. Cooked in a scallion pancake wrap and deep-fried to …
Coconut Firecracker Shrimp
COCONUT FIRECRACKER SHRIMP I learned about firecracker shrimp for the first time later in life. I guess I’ve been living under a rock. We didn’t …
Chinese Seaweed Salad
CHINESE SEAWEED SALAD Light and refreshing for the summer months, this Chinese Seaweed Salad is simple to put together and nutritious. It’s a fantastic appetizer …
Coconut Shrimp
COCONUT SHRIMP In my time, I’ve eaten and made quite a few batches of coconut shrimp. These coconut shrimps are always a crowd-pleaser because of …
Recipe For Chinese Chive Flower Flatbread
RECIPE FOR CHINESE CHIVE FLOWER FLATBREAD My family and I have been in Beijing for the past few weeks. This always means a lot of …
Cumin Potatoes
CUMIN POTATOES Cumin Potatoes are great for those who like their food to have a lot of flavors. This is the vegan option if you’re …
Watercress Soup With Pork Ribs Chinese Style (Sai Yeung Choy Tong)
WATERCRESS SOUP WITH PORK RIBS CHINESE STYLE (SAI YEUNG CHOY TONG) When I was a kid, my mom always made Chinese Watercress Soup with Pork …
Banana Bread
BANANA BREAD Banana Bread is another one of those straightforward recipes that always seem to fall short of expectations. We tried and tried to find …
Crispy Fried Okra
CRISPY FRIED OKRA Fried Okra is one of the most extraordinary okra recipes ever since it uses chopped okra that has been coated in cornmeal …
Fried Meatballs
FRIED MEATBALLS It’s a Chinese meatballs dish in which the meatballs are deep-fried. Meatballs that everyone will enjoy are easy to make and tasty. Ground …
Bang Bang Chicken
BANG BANG CHICKEN One of China’s most beloved foods, Bang Bang Chicken from Sichuan, has just been added to our repertoire. This meal has been …
12 Things To Do In San Francisco
12 THINGS TO DO IN SF New York City always appears to be compared to San Francisco. When it comes to which city is best …
Cha Gio (Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls)
CHA GIO (VIETNAMESE FRIED SPRING ROLLS) Fried Spring Rolls, known as Cha Gio, are an excellent appetizer in Vietnamese restaurants. It is likely that you’ve …
Cheesy Garlic Naan
CHEESY GARLIC NAAN Garlic and cheddar cheese adorn this homemade naan. You won’t be able to stop eating this garlicky, cheesy naan! The naan at …
Chicken Karaage
CHICKEN KARAAGE (SESAME FRIED CHICKEN) Karaage or Chicken Karaage is a fried chicken dish popular in Japan. This homemade karaage recipe is easy, delicious, and …
Chicken Dumplings
CHICKEN DUMPLINGS Authentic Chinese chicken dumplings are filled with ground chicken and veggies. Homemade dumplings are nutritious and simple to prepare, making them an ideal …
Braised Beef Shank With Chinese Spices
BRAISED BEEF SHANK WITH CHINESE SPICES We’ve featured this Braised Beef Shank in the past, but today we’ve updated the recipe and included a lot …
Chinese Banquet Fried Rice
CHINESE BANQUET FRIED RICE A Chinese feast lasts for several hours and is lavish in scale. There’s a set protocol that’s followed for important occasions …
Fried Shrimp Balls
FRIED SHRIMP BALLS It is a popular Chinese snack made of crispy and crunchy shrimp balls. Today, I’m going to show you how to make …
Focaccia Bread
FOCACCIA BREAD Focaccia Bread. This recipe is the best since it’s simple, handmade, and delicious. Garlic, rosemary, and oregano topped Focaccia. This focaccia bread recipe …
Fried Oyster With Panko
KAKI FURAI: FRIED OYSTERS WITH PANKO Everybody likes panko or Japanese bread crumbs because it gives fried meals an airy and light covering. Most people …
Fried Calamari
FRIED CALAMARI Italian calamari fried to perfection. If you’re in search for a quick and delicious dipping sauce, serve this with tomato sauce. It’s the …
Beef Satay
Beef Satay is grilled beef that has been marinated in spices overnight before being skewered into a satay shape. Spicy peanut sauce on top of …
15 Easy Korean Recipes
15 EASY KOREAN RECIPES Once you have a few key things in your cupboard, Korean recipes come together quickly and rely on a few core …
Asian American Thanksgiving Recipes
ASIAN AMERICAN THANKSGIVING RECIPES Because we are foodies, Thanksgiving is unquestionably one of our favorite celebrations of the year. Even though there are several holidays …
Potato Pancakes
POTATO PANCAKES Using potatoes, onions, eggs, all-purpose flour, and a variety of seasonings, this recipe for savory potato pancakes comes together in minutes. With sour …
Holiday Recipes
HOLIDAY RECIPES As the holidays approach, here are mouthwatering holiday dishes, from savory to sweet, old and new. For me, the food is the most …
Firecracker Shrimp
An appetizer of shrimp wrapped in a spring roll wrapper and deep-fried. You can’t go wrong with this firecracker shrimp recipe. HOW TO MAKE FIRECRACKER …
Summer Rolls
Rice noodles, lettuce, carrots, and shrimp make up this recipe for summer rolls. They are served with a peanut sauce that is made from peanuts. …
Edamame
Edamame nutrition statistics, health benefits, carbohydrates, and calorie information, as well as a delicious edamame recipe, are all included in this guide. WHAT IS EDAMAME? …
Easy Samosa
Deep-fried spicy potato patties known as samosas are famous in Indian cuisine. Step-by-step instructions and recommendations for producing the tastiest Samosa filling are included in …
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings With Orange Sauce
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings are a simple appetizer or quick supper prepared in minutes. Before baking, an enticing coating of sweet, zesty orange sauce is …
Crock Pot Chicken Wings
Crock pot-cooked chicken wings that are both sweet-savory and spicy-garlicky. Preparation takes no more than 10 minutes, and it’s pretty simple! EASY CROCKPOT CHICKEN WINGS …
Cucur Udang (Prawn Fritters)
a recipe for fried prawns in batter called cucur udang (Prawn Fritters). “Jemput jemput udang” is another name for Cucur Udang, which is a combination …
Bean Curd Skin With Shrimp
BEAN CURD SKIN WITH SHRIMP Shrimp rolled in bean curd skin and deep-fried. The perfect accompaniment to any meal. When I visit a Vietnamese restaurant, …
Nyonya Kuih Pie Tee
NYONYA KUIH PIE TEE Whether the party is Malaysian or American, Nyonya Kuih Pie Tee’s hors d’oeuvres are always a hit. Nyonya Kuih Pie Tee …
Blistered Shishito Peppers With Sea Salt
You can season these peppers to your heart’s content: basic sea salt, a fine-aged balsamic vinegar, or a simple vinaigrette of lemon juice blended with …
Dynamite Shrimp
DYNAMITE SHRIMP Crispy shrimp dipped in a rich, creamy Sriracha mayo, just like at your favorite sushi bar. Incredibly tasty and easy to prepare. For …
Scallion Pancakes
Scallion pancakes composed of flour, green onion scallions, and salt are the healthiest and best. You can’t go wrong with this authentic Chinese scallion pancake …
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Scallops are wrapped in bacon and cooked on bamboo skewers until crispy and delicious. Food for a simple get-together! BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS RECIPE You can use …
Asian Garlic Butter Shrimp
Asian Garlic Butter Shrimp – this Asian-inspired dish is a must-try with a hint of garlic and butter! There are only five essential ingredients in …