Zha Jiang Mian is one of the easiest noodle dishes you can make. People often describe it as the Chinese version of Bolognese, and I think that comparison is pretty accurate. It’s the kind of dish you can cook in advance, keep in the fridge, and pull out whenever you need a quick and comforting …
Sometimes the best meals don’t need a long list of ingredients. Shanghai-style scallion oil noodles (蔥油拌麵) prove that perfectly. I hadn’t eaten it in ages, but during my stay in New Zealand, I kept ordering it from a Shanghai noodle restaurant and fell for it all over again. This noodle dish brought a whole new …
Looking for a bowl of comfort that warms your heart and makes your tummy happy? Taiwanese beef noodles (红烧牛肉面) is just that. Tender, melt-in-the-mouth beef in a rich, flavorful broth infused with Asian spices, aromatics, and herbs, which is impossible to resist. This dish is a favorite across Asia. It is similar to Szechuan-style beef …
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 …
Growing up in Hong Kong and living in Malaysia, I’ve always loved the bold flavors from both places. Today, I want to share a recipe that I’m truly satisfied with: my take on the classic Hong Kong-style Satay Beef Noodles 沙爹牛肉面. It blends the essence of Hong Kong comfort food with Malaysia’s iconic satay flavors, …
I’m excited to share with you this glass noodle stir-fry, which is perfect in both texture and flavor. The noodles, made from mung bean starch, have a wonderfully springy, stretchy, and resilient texture, which turns transparent once cooked. This is enough to make it so distinguishable from other noodles. The deep umami flavor of dried …
Ipoh shredded chicken noodles (怡保河粉/Ipoh Hor Fun) are soup noodles served with an exotic broth prepared from chicken bones and shrimp shells. The rich broth has an incredibly savory flavor and tantalizing aroma. It has a signature look with a vivid layer of reddish shrimp oil floating on top. What is Ipoh shredded chicken …
Fried beef hor fun 干炒牛河 is a popular dish in Asian cafés and casual restaurants. It involves simple yet distinctive ingredients and is quick and easy to prepare. While it may appear straightforward, proper cooking is essential for achieving the desired wok aroma and ensuring the beef slices are smooth and tender. There are limitations …
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside—Hong Kong Pan-Fried Noodles are a feast for the senses and your palate. Also known as 两面黄, or “two-sided golden noodles,” this dish perfectly combines golden, crunchy noodles with a delightful contrast to the topping of tender meat, fresh vegetables, and silky gravy. The first time I …
I recently took a trip to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Sapa, where I enjoyed Bun Cha several times at different Vietnamese restaurants and street food stalls. It has since become my favorite Vietnamese street food, and I would love to keep enjoying it after returning home. I’m eager to share my version of the Bun …