Oil seared noodles, also known as hot oil noodles or biang biang noodles, is the most famous noodle dish in northwest China. The homemade hand stretched noodles are topped with garlic mince, salt and fine chilli flakes. Before serving, smoking hot oil is poured on…
“Yu Xiang” means fish aroma, standing for a specific way of seasoning the dishes. There are Yu Xiang shredded pork, Yu Xiang chicken wings, Yu Xiang cauliflower, etc. Funny thing is, there is no fish in any of the Yu Xiang dishes, even no seasoning…
Do you feel horrified when you see the name of today’s post? Yes, cola here is not for drinking but for cooking! I promise, the reason I use cola is not “those crazy Chinese people eat everything!”, lol. In Chinese cuisine, cola and beer can…
Tofu is one of my favourite ingredients, low in calories but high in protein. It is actually one of the richest plant protein sources. It also contains many important vitamins and minerals, like iron, potassium and calcium. All those benefits make it a great option…
Salad, AKA cold plate, serves a significant role in Chinese cuisine. It can be a side dish, or a starter, sometimes even a main dish for sweaty summer. Traditionally, starters for a Chinese banquet will be all cold plates in an even number, six or…
This recipe is my original, lol! In Chinese cuisine, stir fry forms a big part, if not the biggest. Almost any ingredients and any combination can be a stir fry. It’s all about your eating habits and creativity. I usually break down my stir fries…
If you want a mild and light breakfast but still with some interesting flavour, scallion pancake will be perfect for you. A good scallion pancake should be soft and layered, with a clean scallion aroma. The trick of the dough is making it with hot…
Hi, there! My name is Yue. I’m passionate about food, both eating and cooking. In this blog, I’ll share some Asian recipes practical for home cooking. Some of them are my original or my mom’s recipes, which you won’t even find in restaurants. I hope my recipes are simple enough for you to try, and good enough for you to serve to your family and friends.
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