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Chinese pork chops marinated with five-spice powder

Try these Chinese pork chops seasoned with five-spice powder! I always pick an easy recipe when I am busy and want to spend a minimum of time in the kitchen. Over the years, I’ve developed simple and delicious recipes using only a few ingredients. Five-spice pork chops are one of them. The pork chops are …

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Pressure cooker pork ribs – easy fall-off-the-bone recipe

I recently bought a multi-cooker that has been a great time-saver in my daily cooking routine. I plan to use it to prepare pressure cooker pork ribs, which involve browning, braising, and thickening the gravy. I’d like to see how efficiently it can handle all these steps. I have shared a few Chinese braised pork …

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Pork belly with salted fish in clay pot recipe ( 咸鱼花腩煲)

Pork belly with salted fish served in a clay pot is a homegrown Malaysian Chinese cuisine served in almost every Chinese restaurant in Malaysia. This dish is called ‘ham yue fah lam poh’ 咸鱼花腩煲 in Cantonese. The combination of pork belly with salted fish is unique. You might find the salted fish has a pungent …

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Pan-fried pork chops Hong Kong style- Easy Chinese recipe

I was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Malaysia, giving me a fondness for Hong Kong-style cuisine. I appreciate how it blends Western cooking methods and ingredients with everyday cooking. One recipe that stands out is pan-fried pork chops, a staple for home cooks, cafes, and eateries throughout the bustling city. This recipe …

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Honey garlic pork chops (easy Chinese recipe)

I like honey garlic pork chops with deep savoriness and enticing aromas. I paired these succulent pork chops with simple stir-fried vegetables and served them on top of a fluffy bed of white rice, a perfect weekday meal. Preparing the honey garlic pork chops requires minimal effort, and the best part is you can make …

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Slow cooker pork hock – Chinese-style recipe with authentic flavor

I want to share a delicious recipe for Chinese-style slow cooker pork hock. In this recipe, we use the oven to create the perfect blister on the pork skin, which gives it a chewy texture and a satisfying mouthfeel once slow-cooked. Traditionally, it is achieved by deep-frying the pork, but it can be messy and …

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Pickled mustard green with pork- a quick and easy authentic Hakka dish

I invited you to step into the world of the bold and flavorful delights of my classic Hakka-style steamed pickled mustard green with pork! This classic Asian dish is a staple in any Hakka family, and I’m excited to share it with you. Combining the juicy ground pork and the savory and sweet preserved mustard …

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Mei Cai Kou Rou – How to prepare pork belly with preserved mustard greens

Today I made a festive dish called pork belly with preserved mustard greens. It is called ‘mei cai kou rou / meicai kourou /  梅菜扣肉 in Chinese. It is a dish I will only prepare during the festive season, and today is the 10th day of the Lunar New Year / Spring Festival. Why do …

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How to prepare Chinese-style braised pork knuckle (a comprehensive guide)

My brother-in-law brought me a pork knuckle last week, perfect for making braised pork knuckles to celebrate Chinese New Year! So why he gave me the pork knuckle? Because pork knuckles represent prosperity and good luck for the coming year.  Today I will show you a Chinese New Year pork knuckle recipe. For readers who …

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Tonkatsu recipe – How to make Japanese pork cutlet with a crispy crust

Today I’m going to make tonkatsu, the Japanese deep-fried pork cutlets that are among the most popular Western-style Japanese cuisine worldwide. Here is my tonkatsu recipe. What is Tonkatsu? It is pork chop coated with panko and deep fried. Well, it may not be the most healthy food, but enjoying it once in a while …

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