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Rice porridge – How to cook Cantonese porridge (the traditional way)

Making a good Cantonese rice porridge (also called rice congee) required patience and the right technique. This article outlines how to prepare the silkiest and most comforting Cantonese style porridge. This rice porridge is the breakfast and lunch staple in many Asian countries and serves in Dim Sum restaurants (they call it as jook in …

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Mango pudding recipe- an easy Hong Kong style dessert

Chinese mango pudding is one of the favorite Chinese desserts served in Chinese restaurants and Chinese dessert houses. Read on to find out how I make my version of Dim Sum style Mango Pudding in this article. My journey to find the best mango pudding recipe I ordered a few mango puddings at different local …

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Shrimp fried rice – how to cook to get the best result (trade secrets)

This post is about taking shrimp fried rice to the next level. I have written two fried rice-related posts before, How to cook the best Chinese fried rice with only six ingredients and How to prepare the best restaurant-style fried rice. So why the third? The idea to write this post was sparked during dinner …

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How to make dhal- a basic recipe (simple lentil curry)

Dhal is one universal Indian dish that transcends cultures, races, and genders, old and young, and is served in restaurants and the ‘Mamak’ store in Malaysia. The reason? It has a universal taste: not spicy, vegetarian, mild, or kid-friendly, and can be the main dish or side dish, ideally eaten with roti, naan (flatbread), poppadoms, …

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Vegetable Biryani – How to cook in three simple steps

You will love this vegetable biryani which is fit to grace the banquets tables of the Mughal court. The good news is you can replicate it at home anytime by following the recipe. And who says food without meat is boring? This vegetable biryani is prepared with a plethora of spices and fresh ingredients which …

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Chinese broccoli – How to cook in 3 simple steps

Blanch or stir-fry Chinese broccoli (芥兰, Gai Lan, Chinese kale) drizzled with oyster sauce is served in high-end restaurants as well as an easy home-cooked dish. Chinese broccoli is a leafy vegetable with broad flat leaves and fat stems. It looks different from regular broccoli and has a bitter note. It belongs to the same …

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Chinese lemon chicken – How to make in 3 simple steps

This is my newly developed Chinese lemon chicken recipe that has been well tested. The goal is to create a method with chicken that is crispy even after being doused with the sauce, and the outstanding lemon flavor lingers on your palate. Although there are many restaurants that served excellent Chinese lemon chicken, some regrettably …

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How to Make Orange Cake (The complete guide)

I started baking the orange cake as a hobby a decade ago, eventually becoming a favorite item on the menu in our restaurant. I am happy to share how to make my delightful orange cakes, derived from the pound cake, with only pure orange juice and zest. It is a no-frills recipe emphasizing the technique …

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Vietnamese pork chops – How to prepare in 30 minutes

Vietnamese pork chops (Thit Heo Nuong Xa) are easy to prepare, full of unique lemongrass flavor and hardly go wrong. Naturally, it has become my favorite quick meal in the Vietnamese restaurant near me, and the universal appeal of the taste has made it one of the most popular items on the menu. Restaurants like …

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Thai Basil Chicken Recipe – How to cook (step-by-step instruction)

Thai basil chicken is known in Thai as pad kra pao gai (ผัดกระเพราไก่). It is delicious, with a deep savory flavor and hunger-inducing aroma. A favorite one-plate quick meal, Thai basil chicken, is simple to prepare, which is commonly served over a bed of steamed rice with an egg fried with plenty of oil (literally …

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