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Chinese Chicken Soup Recipe

When making chicken soup, do you start with cold water or hot? And should you cook it on low heat or high? Stick around for all the essential cooking tips!

Steamed Ma Lai Sponge Cake (Ma Lai Gao)

 Ma Lai Gao (Steamed Ma Lai Sponge Cake) has its roots in Malaysia, inspired by British cakes, and was later adapted by Cantonese chefs to become the beloved dim

Crispy Rice Paper Flower Chips

Have you ever tried Rice Paper Flower Chips? They’re irresistibly crispy, airy, and full of flavor! Not only are they incredibly tasty, but they’re also a breeze to make—just rice

Char Siu Pork Chop Recipe

Char Siu Pork Chop Recipe Traditionally, Char Siu is skewered onto a long fork and roasted in an oven, and it usually takes a few hours to prepare. For today’s

Braised Tofu and Mushrooms

How to cook tofu so it’s super tasty, wouldn’t stick to the pan, and wouldn’t fall apart? Stay tuned for all the tips and tricks! Today, let me show you

Mongolian Beef Recipe

Some people say that Mongolian beef was created in Taiwan, and some people say it was created in the US, so the origin might be a bit unclear. But these

Crispy Shrimp Dumplings with Rice Paper

 I’d like to share with you my Crispy Shrimp Dumpling Recipe. We won’t be making dumpling dough from scratch. Instead, we’ll be using rice paper! This Crispy Shrimp Dumpling

Taiwanese Braised Pork Belly with Eggs

I’d like to share a Taiwanese braised pork belly recipe with you, called “Kong Rou” in Mandarin. It’s similar to “Lu Rou,” but with a few key differences—the pork belly

12-Min Chinese Steamed Cupcake Recipe!

  Standard-sized cupcakes typically take 20 to 24 minutes to bake, but Chinese steamed cupcakes only require half that time—around 10 to 12 minutes. This makes them much quicker to

Chicken with Ginger Scallion Oil Recipe

Today, I’m excited to share a classic Chinese dish with you: Chicken with Ginger Scallion Oil. It might seem like a tricky recipe, but you’ll be surprised at how simple

Chinese Chili Garlic Sauce Recipe

I’d like to share with you my chili garlic sauce recipe that goes with almost everything! You can eat it with noodles, rice, and dumplings, or be creative about it.

Eggplants with Garlic Sauce Recipe

  Eggplants with Garlic Sauce, Yu Xiang Qie Zi, is a classic Sichuan dish. Normally, when you cook eggplants, they will turn brown and become soggy and super oily. Today,

Spicy Korean Rice Cake Tteokbokki Recipe

 Today, we are going to make Spicy Korean Rice Cake, Tteokbokki. It’s one of the most popular Korean street foods. The rice cake is chewy, spicy, and slightly sweet.

Crispy Crab Rangoon & Sweet Chili Sauce

 Crab rangoon is a very popular Chinese American appetizer. It’s like crispy fried wonton, packed with cream cheese and crab meat. We’ll also make a sweet and sour chili

Korean Cucumber Kimchi Recipe

Korean Cucumber Kimchi Recipe (Oi-sobagi)

 Korean Cucumber Kimchi (Oi-sobagi) is a super popular type of kimchi during summer. It’s spicy, tangy, crunchy, and refreshing. If you love kimchi, you have to give this Korean

Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

 During spring and summer, you can find the sweetest pineapples. And today I’m partnering with Knorr, and I’ll use Knorr Liquid Seasoning to make the best Pineapple Fried Rice.

Chinese Steamed Eggs Recipe

Silky Chinese Steamed Eggs

Chinese steamed eggs are something anyone can make — they’re simple, comforting, and need just a few ingredients. But want to know the secret to that ultra-silky, smooth-as-custard texture with

Boiled Pork in Garlic Sauce Recipe

Pork Belly in Garlic Sauce (Suanni Bairou)

 Today I’m partnering with Knorr, and I’ll use Knorr Liquid Seasoning to make Boiled Pork Belly in Garlic Sauce (Suanni Bairou). It’s the perfect spring and summer dish that

Dan Dan Noodles Recipe

Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles Recipe

I’m so excited to share with you one of the most iconic and crave-worthy dishes from Sichuan cuisine—Dan Dan Noodles. This bowl of noodles is the perfect harmony of bold,

Crispy Chow Mein Noodles Recipe

 Get ready for a flavor-packed dish—today we’re making Crispy Chow Mein! The egg noodles are pan-fried to golden perfection, then loaded with juicy seafood, fresh vegetables, and a mouthwatering

Three-Cup Chicken Recipe

 Today, we’re making the classic Three-Cup Chicken! You might be wondering—what are the three cups? They’re black sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine. Don’t worry, the name doesn’t

Tantanmen Ramen Recipe

Tantanmen Ramen Recipe

 Let’s make Tantanmen Ramen! This is the Japanese take on Sichuan Dan Dan Mian. The ramen is cooked until al dente. And it’s served in a spicy, creamy, and

Steamed White Sugar Sponge Cake Recipe

Steamed White Sugar Sponge Cake Recipe

 Today we are going to make Steamed White Sugar Sponge Cake (Bai Tang Gao). Our White Sugar Sponge Cake is going to be moist, fluffy, and bouncy. It’s also

Crispy Honey Chicken Recipe

Crispy Honey Chicken Recipe

 Crispy Honey Chicken—a mouthwatering dish of light, airy chicken pieces fried to golden perfection and tossed in a luscious, sweet honey glaze. Irresistibly delicious, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser,

Shrimp Cheung Fun Recipe

Shrimp Cheung Fun (Dim Sum Recipe)

 Today, we’re making Shrimp Cheung Fun—those delicate, steamed rice noodle rolls you love from dim sum. There are many ways to make Cheung Fun, but after experimenting with different

Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Let’s make Teriyaki Chicken—a mouthwatering dish featuring tender, juicy chicken with perfectly pan-seared golden skin, all generously coated in a rich, sweet, and sticky teriyaki glaze. It’s simple, satisfying, and

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