This fuzzy melon soup is packed with nutrition, is lightly flavored by dried scallops and shrimp, and has tender pork ribs that easily fall off the bone.
Recipes Index
ABC soup (carrot, tomato, & potato soup)
fuzzy melon soup with pork ribs
taro sago
One of my absolute favorite desserts from my childhood is […]
spam musubi with tamagoyaki
Take the classic Hawaiian snack up a notch with lightly sweet tamagoyaki -- a perfect pairing with the salty, sweet-glazed spam.
steamed eggs with minced beef
Silky, soft steamed eggs topped with a savory and saucy minced beef -- a combination that's perfectly delicious over a warm bed of rice.
mango sticky rice
This classic Thai mango sticky rice combines ripe mangoes with sweet coconut sticky rice to make the most satisfying dessert!
Din Tai Fung seaweed & beancurd salad
This refreshing appetizer inspired by Din Tai Fung's popular seaweed & beancurd salad is full of crisp textures and flavor. Perfect to pair with any savory meal!
toisan-style joong (cantonese zongzi)
How to make my parents' Toisan-style joong, filled with delicious savory ingredients like pork belly, Chinese sausage, salted egg yolk, mung beans, peanuts, dried shrimp, and dried scallop.
stir fry sweet potato leaves with garlic
Stir fry sweet potato leaves with garlic are a classic Chinese restaurant dish that's easy to replicate at home!
stir fry glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli)
Stir fry glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli) is a comforting […]
creamy mango sago
You only need 5 ingredients to make this easy, creamy mango sago -- the best summer dessert!
Chinese veggie spring rolls
These crispy Chinese veggie spring rolls might be one of […]
homemade Chinese pineapple buns (shortcut version!)
These delicious homemade pineapple buns are made EXTRA easy with a shortcut: using store-bought fluffy sweet rolls as the "bun." No need to fuss with a dough, and they turn out so good!
chicken katsu with tomato egg sauce
This luscious tomato egg sauce coats every piece of crispy, juicy chicken katsu -- making this an addicting combination that will have you going back for more after each bite!
tender chicken and broccoli
Even though we're using chicken breast, the marinade will keep this incredibly tender and juicy -- perfect to pair with broccoli and this savory sauce.
crispy pumpkin with salted egg yolk
These crispy pieces of sweet fried pumpkin coated in savory salted egg yolks make a combination that's incredibly addicting!
mama smelly's kohlrabi rice
This unassuming dish is one of my family's absolute favorite dishes that my mom makes. Packed with savory Chinese cured meats, aromatics, and delightful bites of kohlrabi. A must try!
Chinese steamed eggs with shrimp
One of the best variations of this dish, this Chinese steamed eggs with shrimp is one of the most delicious pantry recipes you can make!
Chinese Pantry Essentials: 7 seasonings you need to cook Chinese food
A list of the must-have, Chinese Pantry Essentials you need to cook ~90% of all my recipes (and most Chinese food)!
Chinese beef and broccoli
This addicting and satisfying classic Chinese beef and broccoli dish features tender pieces of beef and crisp broccoli covered in a savory, delicious sauce!
Cantonese steamed chicken and mushrooms
Tender, juicy chicken, umami shiitake mushrooms, and savory Chinese sausages make this a cozy Cantonese dish that's simple enough for a weekday meal.
golden egg fried rice
This rich, egg yolk-coated golden egg fried rice is made from ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!
shrimp and chive patties (no eggs needed!)
Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal, these juicy shrimp and chive patties are easy, customizable, and can be served as an appetizer or main course!
Chinese steamed pork patty with preserved vegetables
Chinese steamed pork patty with preserved vegetables is probably one […]
Chinese steamed eggs with clams
An expectedly delicious combination of flavors, I promise this silky Chinese steamed eggs with clams will leave you so pleasantly surprised!
Cantonese fried fish with cream corn
Crispy, fried pieces of white fish smothered in a savory and naturally sweet corn sauce! This Cantonese fried fish with cream corn is a delicious restaurant classic that's easy to replicate at home.
Chinese steamed eggs
Chinese steamed eggs were a staple in our home growing […]
Panda Express mushroom chicken
Panda Express mushroom chicken is one of the most underrated […]
chirashi bowl
Recreating my favorite chirashi bowls inspired by the ones at […]
kimchi dan dan noodles
Kimchi dan dan noodles aren't a real thing (as far […]
Chinese turnip cakes (lo bak go)
Chinese turnip cakes (known to some as radish cakes), or […]
stir-fried rice cakes (for Lunar New Year)
Stir-fried rice cakes, also known as Shanghai stir-fried rice cakes, […]
saucy beef lo mein
This saucy beef lo mein is easily customizable with whatever […]
honey walnut shrimp (no deep-frying)
Honey walnut shrimp has become a Chinese banquet dinner and […]
steamed kimchi mandu (Korean kimchi dumplings)
Steamed kimchi mandu, or Korean kimchi dumplings, were one of […]
Sichuan-style hot & sour shredded potatoes
Sichuan-style hot & sour shredded potatoes is a classic appetizer […]
steamed pork spare ribs with kabocha squash
Steamed pork spare ribs are a classic dish at dim […]
char siu (Chinese BBQ pork)
Char siu (cha siu in Cantonese), or Chinese BBQ pork, is a staple you'd find at most Chinese restaurants and butcher shops. It's savory, lightly sweet, and my favorite ones are slightly fatty to keep the slices tender and juicy.
crispy chive egg dumplings
An easier, crispier version of Chinese chive boxes, these crispy chive egg dumplings made with rice paper are so addicting to make and eat!
Desserts
August 3, 2023 mango sticky rice
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July 30, 2023 Din Tai Fung seaweed & beancurd salad
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June 29, 2023 creamy mango sago
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June 26, 2023 Chinese veggie spring rolls
