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How to Regrow Scallions in Water

How to Regrow Scallions in Water   Why keep Buying scallion if you can regrow it yourself? Here we’ll show the easy way to save on money and scallions! Cut

DIY Hand Sanitizer to Combat COVID-19

Hand sanitizers have been sold out everywhere because of COVID-19. So I ordered a few ingredients that are still available in markets, and I’d like to share with you on

Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing Recipe)

  Scallion Pancakes, or cong you bing, are one of China’s and Taiwan’s most beloved traditional snacks and appetizers. These irresistibly thin, pan-fried flatbreads boast a perfect contrast of textures

Chicken Sticky Rice Recipe

  Chicken Sticky Rice in a Lotus Leaf is a cherished classic in Cantonese cuisine. The combination of tender chicken, fragrant sticky rice, and the subtle aroma of lotus leaf

Chicken Egg Rolls

  Chicken Egg Rolls—those crispy, golden parcels stuffed with chicken and vegetables—are one of the most beloved Chinese-American appetizers. But despite their popularity, they’re often confused with their sleeker cousin:

Shrimp Egg Drop Soup Recipe

  This colorful and comforting Shrimp Egg Drop Soup is a beloved dish in Chinese home kitchens—and for good reason! It’s warm, savory, and deeply nourishing. With swirls of silky

Chinese Steamed Pork Belly with Taro Recipe

  Rich, meltingly tender pork belly meets sweet, starchy taro in kau yuk, a traditional Hakka dish from China’s southern Guangdong Province. Slices of pork belly and taro are fried, layered into

Chinese Steamed Buns (Mantou Recipe)

  Mantou are plain Chinese Steamed Buns made from a yeasted dough of white wheat flour, milk, and sugar. They have smooth, snowy white surfaces and soft and fluffy insides,

Shen Yun Shows Us a Connection to the Divine

  AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France—Corinne Micchi is a ballet teacher. On Thursday, April 4, she enjoyed discovering Shen Yun’s classical Chinese dance at the Grand Théâtre de Provence. “I was very, very thrilled

Crispy Sweet and Sour Fish Recipe

  Sweet and Sour Fish is a popular dish in both Chinese restaurants and home kitchens. Served whole and fried to crispy-tender perfection, it’s then finished with a glossy, tangy-sweet

Cantonese Roasted Duck Recipe

  Making authentic Cantonese Roast Duck at home may seem intimidating, but when you break it down into manageable steps, it becomes an incredibly rewarding experience. With just a few

Beef Udon Noodle Soup Recipe (Niku Udon)

  Udon is a type of Japanese noodle made from wheat flour, known for its chewy, springy “Q” texture. It’s one of my daughter’s and my favorite noodles! Today, I’m

Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe

  Chicken Adobo is one of the most popular Filipino dishes. It’s so beloved by Filipinos that many even call it their national dish. With its bold flavors of vinegar,

Fried Rice in a Rice Cooker

  Did you know you can make delicious fried rice right in a rice cooker? It’s the perfect solution for busy people, those without a stove, or even students living

Chinese Crispy Shrimp Spring Rolls

Chinese Crispy Shrimp Spring Rolls are loaded with a delicious mix of shrimp, glass noodles, and vegetables, all wrapped in a crispy golden shell. Perfectly seasoned with soy sauce, oyster

Sesame Chicken Recipe

  Sesame Chicken is one of the most popular Americanized Chinese dishes in the US. It’s known for its crispy, crunchy texture and a super delicious sweet sesame glaze that’s

Red Bean ‪Mooncakes

  Mooncakes, also known as yue bing, are the iconic treat of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month—when the full moon shines brightest—the

Hot and Sour Soup Recipe

  Hot and sour soup, that beloved Chinese restaurant staple, is quick and easy to make at home. This recipe gives you a rich, silky broth, packed with flavor and

Mapo Tofu Recipe

  Mapo Tofu is a classic Sichuan dish famous for its bold, spicy, and deeply savory flavors—with a signature numbing kick from Sichuan peppercorns. This dish delivers serious heat and

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

  Rice lies at the center of Vietnamese cuisine. The crop is abundantly grown throughout Vietnam, with paddies especially concentrated around the Red River Delta in the north and the

Cantonese Char Siu Recipe

    Cantonese Char siu, or Chinese barbecued pork, is a beloved Cantonese classic that strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The name “char siu” literally translates

Mango Sticky Rice Recipe

  Mango Sticky Rice is a beloved Thai dessert, known as khao niao mamuang in Thai. It’s also one of my all-time favorite sweets. Growing up in Bangkok, I have

Japanese Rolled Chashu Recipe

  Japanese Rolled Chashu is a melt-in-your-mouth ramen topping made by braising rolled pork belly until incredibly tender. It’s one of my all-time favorites! At ramen shops, you’re usually served

Cantonese Pork Belly Zongzi Recipe

  Cantonese Pork Belly Zongzi is a delicious and meaningful way to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. This traditional dish features glutinous rice stuffed with tender pork belly, salted duck

Chicken Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf

  Chicken and Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf (Lo Mai Gai)  is the ultimate Cantonese comfort food, found in dim sum carts across the world. These aromatic steamed parcels are

Braised Pork Belly in Soy Sauce

  Braised Pork Belly in Soy Sauce is a beloved homemade dish in Malaysia and Singapore, known for its tender pork belly simmered in a rich, aromatic soy sauce blend.

Sichuan Boiled Beef Recipe

  Sichuan Boiled Beef (Shui Zhu Niu Rou) is a fiery, numbing classic from Sichuan cuisine that embodies bold flavors and deep history. When I was a kid, I was

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

  Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken with Basil is one of the most beloved night market snacks in Taiwan. Walking through Taipei’s Shilin night market feels like stepping into another world—neon signs

Stewed Pork Belly with Noodles

  Stewed Pork Belly with Noodles is the essence of Northeastern Chinese cuisine. Known as one of the region’s four most beloved stews, this dish reflects the heart and soul

Beef Chow Fun Recipe

  Beef Chow Fun is one of the most iconic Cantonese noodle dishes. Made with tender beef and wide, slippery rice noodles called hor fun, this smoky, savory classic is

Yuan Xiao Recipe

  Yuan Xiao (Sticky Rice Balls) are the centerpiece of the Lantern Festival, which marks the 15th and final day of Chinese New Year. These chewy rice balls symbolize reunion

Singapore Noodles Recipe

You might think that Singapore Noodles came from Singapore, but it’s indeed a Cantonese dish. It’s made out of stir-fry rice noodles with curry, protein, and vegetables. Singapore Noodles Recipe

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