Sweet and sour pork ribs are one of those dishes that always steal the spotlight. What makes them so irresistible? It’s that bold, sticky-sweet, slightly tangy sauce that clings to every tender bite of pork. The flavor is rich and layered, yet surprisingly simple to achieve. You only need a few pantry staples like soy …
Ants Climbing a Tree may sound like a playful name, but it’s a traditional Sichuan dish that’s common in everyday home cooking. It gets its name from the visual: tiny bits of pork clinging to translucent glass noodles, resembling ants on tree branches. You’ll often find this dish served at humble family meals rather than …
Kung Pao Shrimp is a dish I find myself making time and time again because it’s just so delicious. Every bite is bursting with bold, well-balanced flavors that are slightly sweet, savory, and a little spicy. This stir-fry includes ingredients like Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies, delivering a classical Sichuan flavor that is wonderfully aromatic. …
It all started on a lazy afternoon. I wasn’t in the mood to cook anything complicated. Then I remembered the Char Siu sauce I had made earlier in the week. I thought, “Why not give it a twist to make a Tofu Char Siu?” This vegetarian version of Char Siu is made by simply pan-frying …
This is part of a series of articles focusing on how to make various sauces. In this article, I’ll begin with a well-known Malaysian Chinese sauce called Kam Heong sauce, also known as Golden Fragrance Sauce (甘香酱). This sauce is especially popular among the Chinese in Malaysia, and it’s commonly used in dishes such as …
How to Make Air Fryer Char Siu? I have previously published the Char Siu recipe (Chinese barbecue pork, 叉烧). Yes, I received some feedback from my readers about something I had overlooked, that not all households in Asia have a proper oven, as oven baking is not the most common cooking method. However, since air …
Chinese stir-frying is one of my favorite cooking styles because it’s incredibly forgiving. This is precisely how this cabbage and chicken stir-fry came about a few days ago. I made it with chicken breast, cabbage, some carrots, and a little leftover Chinese BBQ sauce (Char Siu sauce). That’s it. Nothing fancy, but the result was …
Have you ever tried salted egg fried rice? Recently, I had lunch at a Chinese restaurant in my hometown and was surprised to find that they served fried rice with salted egg. If you’re a fan of salted eggs, you’ll know how incredibly delicious and umami-rich the flavor is. This fried rice recipe is inspired …
This classic ABC soup brings back so many childhood memories. My mom used to make it all the time when I was growing up. It’s a warm and comforting soup made with just a few humble ingredients. The main ingredients my mother used were tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes, but now I’ve added my touch by …
Today, I am preparing a very common stir-fry dish: stir-fried roast pork with Gai lan (Chinese broccoli). It’s a very easy-to-make stir-fry dish and an excellent way to use up any leftover roast pork. Since the roast pork is already well-seasoned and flavorful, little seasoning is needed. The freshness and crunchiness of the Chinese broccoli …