Beef stir fry with ginger and spring onion is a classic Chinese dish that uses just a handful of ingredients. I like it because it comes together quickly in a hot wok, and the aroma is incredible. But that simplicity also means you need to pay attention to the details to get it right. The …
Sautéed green beans with garlic and dried shrimp is a quick and flavorful Chinese-style vegetable stir-fry that you can prepare in less than 30 minutes. The green beans are cooked until tender-crisp and tossed with fragrant garlic and umami-rich dried shrimp, creating a simple dish that is both satisfying and nutritious. This Chinese green beans …
General Tso’s Chicken was the top-selling dish in our restaurant, and it has stayed there for many years for a reason. This isn’t a recipe we copied from a cookbook. It’s one that went through countless test batches, small adjustments in sauce ratios, frying methods, and marination time, until we arrived at a version that …
If you are in the mood for something quick and flavorful, this Chinese-style beef and mushrooms stir-fry is downright delicious. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can prepare a dish that tastes every bit as good as what you’d find in the Chinese restaurants, maybe even better. The tender beef paired with the …
Stuffed Bitter Melon is a classic dish in Chinese home cooking and one that holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, my mother would often make it, filling the melon rings with minced meat mixed with dried shiitake mushrooms for extra fragrance and depth. The slight bitterness of the melon balances beautifully with …
Chinese chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a classic dish that always satisfies. With tender slices of chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, and a glossy sauce that clings to every bite, it’s the kind of dish that makes your mouth water. This recipe strikes the perfect balance of soy, garlic, and sesame flavors, deeply rooted in traditional Cantonese …
Savory, spicy, and packed with basil and beef flavor, that is what flashes across my mind when I think of Thai basil beef. It is a perfect one-pot meal, as it can be made in under 30 minutes and satisfies almost every palate. The star of the dish is the irresistible flavor of fresh basil …
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. …
This chicken chop recipe is based on the one we serve at our restaurant, but it has been simplified for easy home cooking. It’s a Malaysian-Western fusion at its finest, and once you try it, you’ll see why it’s such a hit. It is partially Western in style, as it is grilled, but it also …