The traditional Sichuan Yu Xiang Eggplant (鱼香茄子) served in restaurants is deep-fried first and then tossed with Yu Xiang sauce and minced pork. Recently, I developed a version that’s healthier, lighter on oil, and more suitable for everyday meals. This one is made by steaming the eggplant and replacing the pork with mushrooms and tofu. …
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 …
You will love this Thai vegetable stir-fry, which is garlicky, crisp-tender, and loaded with a spicy, sweet, savory, and garlicky taste. It is quick and easy to prepare, and the flavor of Thai fish sauce and Golden Mountain Sauce will change the way you look at vegetable stir-fry forever! Thai-style vegetable stir-fry (Pad Pak Ruam, …
Cabbage thoran is my favorite Indian side dish. Growing up in Malaysia and a lover of Indian food, I have lunches regularly at Indian Malaysian restaurants. They lay a large piece of banana leaf in front of me, scoop a large pile of white rice that I can never finish, and are inundated by a …
Eggplant, king oyster mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms are common ingredients in Chinese cooking. In this eggplant and mushroom recipe, we combine these ingredients and add Szechuan chili oil for an extra kick. Let’s cook this vegetarian dish and enjoy it with your whole family. 🛒Ingredients needed for eggplant and mushroom stir-fry 👉 How to cook …
Salt and pepper tofu is a popular dish on the menu of many Chinese restaurants. It is easy to prepare and has a sharp and contracting flavor from chili, peppercorn, garlic, and ginger. The tofu soaks up all the delicious flavor from the seasonings like a blank canvas. Note: Tofu is the direct translation of …
This Chinese cold tofu recipe is perfect for hot summer days. You’ll love this tofu recipe if you’re in a hurry and need a quick meal. Once you have all the ingredients ready, it takes less than ten minutes to prepare. The combination of soy sauce, fried shallots, and shallot oil gives the tofu a …
This mushroom fried rice is perfect if you’re searching for a delicious vegetarian recipe. Many believe food cannot be tasty without meat, but this is not always true. Many non-meat items are rich in flavor; mushrooms are a prime example. This mushroom fried rice dish will transform your perception of vegetarian food. Preparing this delicious …
Have you ever tried Kung Pao mushrooms? If you love Chinese food, you’ve probably tasted or cooked Kung Pao chicken before. This spicy dish is a staple in most Chinese restaurants. However, Kung Pao is not just for chicken. It is equally tasty when it comes to cooking mushrooms. This Kung Pao mushroom recipe is …
Today, I prepared a quick and easy Chinese recipe- broccoli with mushrooms stir-fry. It was perfect for my situation since I didn’t want to go out, and some work got me bogged down. Although Chinese broccoli (gai lan) is more commonly used, broccoli has been gradually incorporated into Chinese cooking as it works well with …