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Asian chicken thighs – easy baked recipe with 5-spice powder

If you want a quick and easy recipe with Asian flavors, try this Asian chicken thighs recipe.  There are only two main steps you need – to marinate and bake.  Why does this Asian chicken thighs recipe work?  This recipe works because: What is five-spice powder? Five-spice powder 五香粉 is a combination of five Asian …

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Sweet and sour tofu – Quick & easy vegan recipe

Tofu should not taste bland if it is properly cooked and seasoned. This sweet and sour tofu (糖醋豆腐) will surely make your mouth foaming uncontrollably! The tofu is pan-fried, then doused in a sweet and sour sauce, with the intermingling of flavors from ketchup, vinegar, and soy sauce. It is then stir-fried with crisp and …

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Beef and broccoli stir-fry – How to cook the best (in 30 minutes)

Beef and broccoli stir-fry is a Chinese dish that can satisfy almost every palate. It is a Chinese food that is being reinterpreted to suit local tastes around the world. Why do I make such an assumption? First, beef is not the most common meat for the Chinese. Pork and chicken are always more readily …

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General Tso’s tofu – How to cook in 3 simple steps

This General Tso’s tofu recipe is the response to the request of my readers who want more vegetarian dishes. It is a pan-fry tofu dish coated with the same sauce for General Tso’s chicken. The tofu soaks up the flavor like a sponge and makes it exceptionally flavorful. This recipe involves a few steps. First, …

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Sauteed green bean with garlic and dried shrimp

Sauteed green bean with garlic and dried shrimp  In this article, I will explain how I prepare this quick and easy dish called sauteed green bean with garlic and dried shrimp. Green beans are a widely popular vegetable among the Malaysian Chinese, both as a home-cooked meal or enjoy it in the restaurants.  It takes …

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Shrimp and asparagus stir-fry

I am cooking shrimp and asparagus stir-fry for our dinner tonight.  Although asparagus is not the typical vegetable for the Asian, I want to pair it with the stir-fried shrimp as its tender-crisp texture delivers a sharp contrast to the intensely savory flavor of the stir-fried shrimp, which is an ideal combination. I also reckon …

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Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry How To Prepare In 30 Minutes

This easy chicken teriyaki stir-fry is the result of the fusion between the Japanese flavor and some popular vegetables such as the portobello mushrooms and asparagus. The chicken is stir-fried with the savory teriyaki sauce, which has an intensely delicious flavor. The crunchy vegetables and mushroom furnish a sharp contrast and make it a perfect …

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Braised chicken with potatoes – Cantonese style

Braised chicken and potatoes 薯仔焖鸡 is a familiar home-cooked dish served in Cantonese households. My family used to cook it frequently because all the ingredients are readily available, quick and easy, and is a one-pot balanced meal.  Most of the Chinese restaurants do not serve this dish because it is considered ‘home-cooked.’ However, if you …

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Soy Sauce Chicken – How to cook in four easy steps

Soy sauce chicken (See Yao Gai/Si Yau Kai / 豉油鸡) is a famous Cantonese cuisine that is easy to prepare. The flavor is exceptional, achieved by using the top-quality premium soy sauce and poaching at a sub-boiling temperature. It is a popular traditional recipe during Chinese New Year, but I make it regularly since it is …

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Chinese sausage fried rice- quick and easy recipe

Chinese sausage fried rice 臘腸炒飯 is an ideal dish for a quick meal. This dish is also a welcome respite from elaborate cuisine and binge eating during the Chinese New Year.  Therefore, I have made this simple fried rice with some Chinese sausage, and I hope this is the recipe you are looking for after …

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