Savory Chicken and Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings
While in China, I delved deep into the diverse world of dumplings, encountering everything from lamb to tofu. However, it was the chicken and shiitake …
Jianshui Zong: Celebrating Cantonese Alkaline Rice Dumplings
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with flair! Though I might not have dragon boat races to show, I bring to you an exquisite Cantonese Alkaline …
Dongzhi Tang Yuan (Sweet Dumplings)
DONGZHI TANG YUAN (SWEET DUMPLINGS) In China, this is a must-have dish at the Winter Solstice Festival. You can do it yourself at home! As …
Soup Dumplings (Xiaolongbao)
Xiaolongbao, also known as Chinese soup dumplings, are among the most perfect morsels of food ever created by man. This tempting dessert is arguably the …
Glutinous Rice Dumplings
Tang Yuan: Glutinous rice dumplings; this delicacy is served in various hues during the Dong Zi festival. Ho Siew Loon is the name of our Contributor. …
Alkaline Rice Dumplings
Cantonese speakers may be familiar with these alkaline rice dumplings as “Gan Sui Jong,” and they are commonly eaten for breakfast or as part of …
Money Bag Dumplings
Chinese New Year isn’t complete without these golden Steamed Money Bag Dumplings. Conjure them up for the celebration, and you’ll welcome them in the lunar …
Lazy Sticky Rice Dumplings
The 25th of June marks the beginning of the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Dunw jiĆ©. Zongzi. Wrapped in glutinous rice paper and stuffed …
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 …
Pork Shrimp And Napa Cabbage Dumplings
PORK SHRIMP AND NAPA CABBAGE DUMPLINGS Pork, shrimp, and napa cabbage fill these tender dumplings. The simplest recipe for handmade dumplings you’ll ever find! Dumplings …
Pork And Chive Dumplings
PORK AND CHIVE DUMPLINGS Chinese dumplings packed with ground pork and chives are juicy and tasty. The best jiaozi is made from scratch. Jiaozi, or …
The Duck Sauce Delight: A Sweet & Savory Expedition
Delve into the captivating world where sweet meets savory, and where the allure of Duck Sauce reigns supreme. This esteemed Duck Sauce, known for its …
Zesty Chicken & Zucchini Pockets
Embark on a culinary journey with zesty chicken & zucchini pockets, perfectly embodying the finesse of crafting delectable dumplings. If you’re a newcomer to dumpling …
Buffalo Chicken Dumpling Delights
Get ready to explore a unique twist with our buffalo chicken dumpling recipe today. Moving beyond the usual veggie or pork fillings, we’re combining ground …
Captivating Chinese Iced Delight: Baobing
In the bustling streets of Beijing, amidst the sweltering heat, the Chinese iced delight: baobing offers a mesmerizing oasis of refreshment. During the days my …
Gourmet Salted Duck Egg Delicacies
The Culinary Delight of Salted Duck Eggs In the realm of Chinese gastronomy, the salted duck egg, especially its rich yolk, stands as an emerging …
Crispy Pork-Topped Silky Steamed Eggs: A Culinary Delight
The Inspiration Behind the Dish In the vast realm of culinary experiments, certain serendipitous ventures stand out, like the crispy pork-topped silky steamed eggs. This …
Autumn’s Bounty: Bacon and Sage-Infused Baked Sweet Potato Gnocchi
As autumn blankets us in a season of snug comfortsāthink cozy sweaters, warm throws, piping hot tea, and indulgent cheesy savories that are a perfect …
Baked Symphony of Flavors: The Ultimate Roasted Ratatouille Pasta
During our gastronomic explorations, the ultimate roasted ratatouille pasta had long been our point of culinary contention. It would often result in culinary blunders: underdone, …
Grilled Crisp Tofu Pockets (Tahu Bakar)
Tahu Bakar is attractive and savory, the Indonesian/Malaysian snack of grilled crisp tofu pockets. (Note: In the cookbook, tofu is spelled “Tahu” rather than “Tauhu” …
Shanghai Pork Soup with Bamboo and Tofu – Yan Du Xian
This winter, I’d want to add a few soup recipes to our collection, and what better way to begin than with this soup, a specialty …
Sweet Potato Gnocchi Bake Topped With Bacon and Sage
As the temperatures cool down, it’s time to enjoy warm, comforting dishes that are perfect for fall. Why not try making a delicious sweet potato …
Wonton Soup – Simple, Yet Flavorful
There’s nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of wonton soup. Whether it’s for lunch, dinner, or a midnight snack, this classic dish is …
Sticky Rice Mushroom Shumai With Homemade Wrappers – Vegan
You can make delicious Sticky Rice Mushroom Shumai at home in no time with this recipe. Sticky rice, mushrooms, and peas make up today’s vegetarian …
Whole Wheat Dumpling Wrappers
For a healthier alternative to traditional dumpling wrappers, consider using Whole Wheat Dumpling Wrappers. Making your own dumplings is easy with the wrappers from this …
How To Make Chili Oil
It’s no surprise that this recipe for chili oil has become one of the most popular on the blog. It’s not only a tasty addition …
Pork Zongzi Shanghai Style
Indulge in the savory and aromatic flavors of Shanghai-style pork zongzi, a traditional Chinese delicacy made of glutinous rice and pork, wrapped in bamboo leaves, …
Easy Chinese Yu Choy Sum
I always get excited when I see Chinese Yu Choy Sum on the menu at dim sum restaurants. This leafy green vegetable has a uniquely …
Cantonese-Style Zongzi
If you haven’t tried Cantonese-style zongzi yet, you’re missing out on a delicious and comforting dish that’s akin to the Chinese version of a tamale. …
Pan-Fried Spring Rolls
Many have asked if we serve pan-fried spring rolls, and although they’re typically deep-fried, this simple method for preparing fresh or frozen spring rolls without …
Tomato Hot Pot Soup Base
Now is the time for hot pots! This tomato hot pot foundation recipe is the perfect base if you want to make homemade soup from …
Red Cabbage Salad with Potato Sticks and Crispy Spring Onions
A red cabbage salad with potato sticks and crispy spring onions has been on my mind lately, perhaps as a result of the fact that …
Shaoxing Wine is Essential For True Chinese Cuisine
Shaoxing wine is probably used more than any other ingredient you’ve never heard of here and is essential for true Chinese Cuisine. If you’ve ever …
Recipes For a Mother’s Day Brunch
Even though flowers and gifts are always appreciated, there is still time to show mom your appreciation on Mother’s Day with a homemade meal. And …
Potassium Carbonate
What is this stuff, potassium carbonate? It sounds like something you wouldn’t find in a typical cuisine, therefore, I’m guessing we won’t be adding it …
Pork with Garlic Sauce
The Chinese word for “pork with garlic sauce” is yuxiang rousi. In spite of the name, which translates to “fish scent” or “fish flavor,” there …
Rice Vinegar (Mi CĆ¹)
White rice vinegar (mi cĆ¹), black rice vinegar (or Chinkiang Vinegar), and red rice vinegar are the three most common rice vinegar used in Chinese …
Roasted Ratatouille Pasta
When we were first introduced to Ratatouille, it was met with resounding disappointment. There was not a single ratatouille recipe that did not turn out …
Qingtuan (éå¢)
The appearance of Qingtuan (éå¢), or green glutinous rice dumplings, in Shanghai’s grocery stores and markets, signals the arrival of spring. It’s a sure indication …
Lotus Mooncakes with Salted Egg Yolks
The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated in China with the consumption of a special type of pastry known as a mooncake. Among China’s major holidays, the …
Lao Gan Ma Chili Sauce
We normally create articles about a generic ingredient and then recommend brands to try within that category, so you won’t find a specific brand of …
Fermented Sweet Rice
Jiu niang, also known as fermented sweet rice, is used in both savory and sweet preparations in Chinese cuisine. We make our own jiu niang …
Perfect Dumpling Sauce
PERFECT DUMPLING SAUCE A Chinese dumpling is one of the world’s finest culinary creations. Whether fried, steamed, or boiled, dumplings are best served with a …
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 …
Cream Cheese Wontons
CREAM CHEESE WONTONS Cream Cheese Wontons are a delicious, addicting, and humorously nostalgic delicacy that combine elements of Chinese and American cuisine. This dish was …
Dry Chinese Spices And Condiments
DRY CHINESE SPICES AND CONDIMENTS Our list of the most often used spices and herbs in Chinese cuisine is just a small sample of the …
Buffalo Chicken Potstickers
BUFFALO CHICKEN POTSTICKERS With a stack of dumpling wrappers, you’ll be doing something unusual today. This recipe for buffalo chicken potstickers uses ground chicken, Frank’s …
Stir Fry Glass Noodles and Cabbage
STIR FRY GLASS NOODLES AND CABBAGE Cooking by yourself can be a challenge. If all else fails, reach for a bowl of cereal, a piece …
A Day In Flushing
A DAY IN FLUSHING Flushing, New York, is the home of my grandparents and cousins, so my sister and I decided to make a last-minute …
Back To Beijing
BACK TO BEIJING It’s official: the secret’s out. I’ve come back… I was jolted awake from my suburban coma and thrust back into the chaos …
Category Archive: āAppetizers & Snacksā
TAIWANESE FRIED CHICKEN (å°ę¹¾ēé „éø”) Everything you love about fried chicken is here in this dish: it’s moist, crunchy, and irresistible. It’s a benefit that these …
Creamy Mushroom Tortellini
Tortellini in a creamy, buttery mushroom sauce is the creamiest and most delectable recipe. It’s fast, simple, and cost-effective! Now that I’ve discovered tortelloni, I’ll …
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Gnocchi
Gnocchi made in a skillet with garlic, parmesan cheese, and cream sauce – a quick and easy weeknight meal. Cooking time for this meal is …
Vietnamese Rice Noodles with Beef (Banh Hoi)
Banh Hoi: Vietnamese Rice Noodles with Beef Grilled beef slices are best served as a side dish rather than as a main course. Cookbook author/food …
Baobing Chinese Shaved Ice
BAOBING CHINESE SHAVED ICE Baobing, or Chinese Shaved Ice, is something I’ve only ever seen properly produced in China. A tower of fluffy, snow-like shaved …
Bean Sprout Beef Rice Bowl
Seasoned ground beef, bean sprouts, rice, and chive dressing are all used in this simple meal. Although I am finished with my confinement, I am …
Beef Teriyaki
This 15-minute beef teriyaki recipe is the finest and most effortless you’ll ever prepare. You may make the beef teriyaki sauce with your chosen cut …
Potstickers
POTSTICKERS Pork and vegetable potstickers are Chinese dumplings that are fried, steamed, and served with dipping sauce. This is the greatest potsticker dish you’ll ever …
Pork Dumpling Soup
PORK DUMPLING SOUP It’s a hearty chicken soup with pork dumplings that are juicy and delicious. This is the most comforting soup you’ve ever had, …
Cool Pasta Recipes For The Summer
COOL PASTA RECIPES FOR THE SUMMER Summer pasta recipes may not be as exciting to you as a Hunan stir-fry or a platter of northern-style …
Chicken Shu Mai (Siu Mai)
CHICKEN SHU MAI (SIU MAI) This easy-to-make homemade shu mai dim sum recipe is overflowing with the flavors of spring. A popular dim sum dish …
Beef And Kimchi Fried Rice
BEEF AND KIMCHI FRIED RICE Last week, I got a bag of kimchi from our local market and decided to utilize it in kimchi fried …
Beef And Kimchi Fried Rice
BEEF AND KIMCHI FRIED RICE Last week, I got a bag of kimchi from our local market and decided to utilize it in kimchi fried …
Pork And Shiitake Gyoza
With this fool-proof recipe, you can create healthy and delicious Japanese dumplings at home. Everybody enjoys gyoza, also known as Japanese potstickers. These pan-fried dumplings …
Black Pepper Chicken
Black Pepper Chicken A simple and delicious stir-fry dish that just requires black pepper, chicken, onion, and bell pepper is here. Better than a takeaway …
Grilled Chicken Banh Mi
Grilled Chicken Banh Mi – a grilled chicken dish in Hanoi, a Vietnamese sandwich stuffed with shredded chicken, herbs, and lettuce. Grilled Chicken Banh Mi …