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Chicken Dumplings

  These Chicken Dumplings are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with family or friends. Made with tender ground chicken, savory shiitake mushrooms, and aromatic cabbage, they’re a satisfying treat

3 Ways to Make Dumpling Wrappers from Scratch

  I’m excited to share three easy methods for making homemade dumpling wrappers from scratch! Whether you’re new to dumpling making or looking to refine your skills, this guide walks

Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup Recipe

  Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup is one of the most iconic and comforting dishes in Vietnamese cuisine. With its rich, crystal-clear broth infused with charred aromatics and toasted spices,

Cantonese Pork Belly Char Siu Recipe

  Cantonese Pork Belly Char Siu is the ultimate Chinese BBQ dish—tender, juicy, and lacquered with a glossy, caramelized glaze. This deeply flavorful pork belly is marinated overnight in a

Chicken Sticky Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf

  Chicken Sticky Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf is one of the most iconic dim sum dishes—fragrant, savory, and infused with the earthy aroma of lotus leaves. Known as “Lo

4 Ways to Store Ginger

  How to Store Ginger – Ginger is one of the most important ingredients in Chinese cooking. It adds warmth, depth, and fragrance to countless stir-fries, soups, and marinades. But

5 Most Popular Asian Stir-Fry Sauces

5 Most Popular Asian Stir-Fry Sauces — Master these five essential Asian stir-fry sauces and instantly elevate your home-cooked meals! From savory brown sauce to tangy sweet and sour, these

Handmade Chinese Noodles

  Handmade Chinese Noodlesare one of the most satisfying things you can make in your own kitchen. With just flour, water, and a little patience, you’ll create noodles that are

Stir-Fried Beef and Scallions

  There’s something irresistibly comforting about a sizzling plate of stir-fried beef and scallions—juicy slices of steak, tender yet crisp, coated in a savory sauce that clings to every bite.

Tomato Egg Drop Soup Recipe

  Tomato Egg Drop Soup is a cozy, comforting dish that’s both nourishing and simple to make. It’s one of my all-time favorite soups—light yet full of flavor, with silky

How to Season a Chinese Wok

  How to Season a Chinese Wok the right way is essential if you want to cook authentic stir-fries with excellent heat retention and naturally nonstick performance. Whether you’re working

Chinese Fermented Pickled Cabbage Recipe

Fermented Chinese pickled cabbage aren’t just delicious, but it’s also a great source of vitamins and probiotics. Chinese Fermented Pickled Cabbage Recipe 1/2 (1 pound) Taiwanese flat cabbage, halved, sliced

Kung Bao Chicken Recipe

  Kung Pao Chicken is a bold and flavorful Sichuan dish named after Ding Baozhen, a Qing Dynasty official who loved it so much it became his signature. Today, it’s

Red Lotus Seed Mooncake Recipe

  Red Lotus Seed Mooncakes are a beloved treat for the Mid-Autumn Festival and beyond. These golden, glossy pastries have a soft, chewy crust and a rich sweet filling. This

4 Ways to Store Garlic for Longer

Garlic is a quintessential ingredient for Chinese cooking. Today let’s take a look at how we can store garlic for weeks, months, and even a whole year. 1. Store whole

Roast Salted Pork Belly Recipe

  Roast Salted Pork Belly is rich, garlicky, and deeply flavorful — the kind of dish that makes your kitchen smell amazing and draws everyone to the table. With a

Growing Basil from Cuttings

Growing Basil from Cuttings Tools: 1 large basil plant 1 kitchen shears 1 glass Water Plotting mix Containers Instruction: First, cut 3-4 inch long cuttings with kitchen shears. Then snip

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Recipe

  Sweet and Sour Shrimp is a vibrant twist on the classic Cantonese dish, gu lou yuk. While the original uses pork, this variation swaps in shrimp for a lighter,

Chinese Crispy Lemon Chicken Recipe

  Chinese Crispy Lemon Chicken is a takeout favorite that’s easy to make at home — juicy fried chicken pieces coated in a glossy, sweet-and-tangy lemon sauce. This recipe delivers

Stir-Fry Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe

Homemade vegetable lo mein, a Chinese takeout favorite, ticks all the boxes for a go-to weeknight dinner. It’s simple, versatile, flavorful, and fast—it comes together in all of 20 minutes

How to Grow Cilantro Indoors

  How to Grow Cilantro Indoor   Want fresh, fragrant cilantro at your fingertips? Growing cilantro indoors is surprisingly easy and rewarding. With just a few everyday items and a

5-Min Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

  Asian Cucumber Salad is crisp, refreshing, and comes together in 5 minutes — perfect for hot summer days, but just as welcome any time of year. This version is

Korean BBQ Short Ribs (LA Galbi Recipe)

  Get ready to bring the sizzling flavors of Korean BBQ right to your kitchen with this juicy, tender, and sweet-savory Korean BBQ Short Ribs or LA Galbi recipe. These

Swallow Bird’s Nest Soup Recipe

According to traditional Chinese Medicine, swallow bird’s nest has anti-aging effects and promotes tissue regeneration. It’s super-rich in protein, amino acids, and minerals that help to nourish yin and implement

Red Bean Zongzi

Red Bean Zongzi Recipe

  Red Bean Zongzi is a traditional Chinese sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves, often enjoyed during the Dragon Boat Festival. This sweet red bean version offers a delightful

Easy One Pan Maple Chicken Wings Recipe

Easy One Pan Maple Chicken Wings Recipe Serves: 4 people Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 14 (1 1/2 pounds) chicken wings ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon

Grow Pea Shoots Without Soil

  Grow and Cook Pea Shoots at Home — yes, it’s totally doable! Pea shoots are one of the easiest microgreens to grow indoors, and they’re packed with flavor and

Regrow Romaine Lettuce

  Want to regrow your lettuce at home? This easy method lets you regrow lettuce from kitchen scraps, first in water and then in soil, for a sustainable and rewarding

How to Build a Raised Vegetable Bed?

<   Let’s build a raised garden bed!  Board: You can customize the broads you need, and Home Depots will cut them for you. The broads that we got are

Grow Bean Sprouts at Home

    Growing Bean Sprouts at home is super easy, fun, and rewarding. All you need are mung beans, a few kitchen tools, and just a little bit of patience.

Easy One-Pot Braised Chicken Drumsticks

Today let’s cook a very easy one-pot braised chicken drumsticks. Two of the most popular braising techniques in Chinese cuisine are hong shao (“red cooking,” or “red braising”) and lu.

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