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Today we are going to make Drunken Chicken Roll. It is a famous cold dish that originated in Zhejiang Province. We’ll use Shaoxing wine today, but if you are afraid that the alcohol will be too strong, we can boil it down a bit. So don't…
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I love basil, so I’m growing some basil in my garden right now. And many of you asked me how to store basil. So today, I’d like to show you 5 amazing ways to store basil for much longer. 1. Store Basil in Water Cut the basil into 4 or…
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Today I’d like to share with you a Thai-style braised pork belly, Moo Palo. I used to eat it all the time when I was a kid in Thailand. I miss it a lot. It’s similar to Chinese Lu Rou, but it also has its own characteristics. Let’s get…
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The Mid Autumn Festival is coming soon. Today, let's make snow skin mooncake! Snow Skin Mooncake Recipe Special Tool: 1 (50g) Mooncake Mold Serving: 12 (50g) Mooncakes Prep time: 1 hour and 30 minutes Rest time: 2 hours and 50…
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Today I’d like to share with you 3 super tasty cucumber salad recipes. They are the perfect recipes for this summer! Let’s get started with Chinese Cucumber Salad with Tofu Slices, Korean Spicy Cucumber Salad, and Creamy Cucumber Salad…
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How do you cook the best General Tso's Chicken every time? Watch this video and find out! As the story goes General Tso's Chicken is named after Zuo Zongtang, a Qing Dynasty official. General Tso's chicken is deep-fried chicken in a…
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The weather is getting hotter. If you have no appetizer, be sure to check out this Cold Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken recipe! It will be sure to bring back your appetizer! Cold Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken Recipe…
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This is the perfect Pan Fry Lemongrass Pork Chop recipe! It’s super easy and yet loaded with flavors! Lemongrass Pork Chop Recipe Makes: 6 pork chops Prep time: 15 minutes Rest time: Overnight Cook time: 15 minutes For the pork…
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Today, I’d like to share with you one of the coolest ways to cook a whole chicken, it's Salted Whole Chicken! In Chinese, we call it Yan Ju Ji (鹽焗雞). The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and juicy! Let's take a look! Salted Whole…
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I'd like to share with you how you can make the most delicious chicken stock from kitchen scraps and Knorr Chicken Bouillon Cubes. It's SOOOOOO delicious! You'll never believe that this chicken stock is made from kitchen scraps! Master this…
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Check out these 2 amazing steak recipes! The cast iron ribeye steak & teriyaki ribeye steak! Which one is better? Classic Ribeye Steak Recipe: 1 (1 pound) boneless ribeye steak, 1 ½ inch thick 1/6 teaspoon sea salt 1/6 teaspoon…
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Today I'd like to share with you 3 tomato and egg recipes. Let's stir fry tomatoes and eggs, bake tomatoes and eggs, and pan fry tomatoes and eggs! These are going to be SO delicious! 1. Tomato and Egg Stir Fry  You will need:…
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Today, I'll use Knorr Liquid Seasoning, and make 5 must eat Asian dipping sauces -- sweet and sour, peanut, garlic vinegar, sweet chili, and ponzu! You will be sure to fall in love with these sauces! 1. Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce…
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Traditional Smash Burgers VS Trendy Rice Burgers! Let’s get started with the smash burger recipe & rice burger recipe! 1. Traditional Smash Burger Recipe Serve: 3 burgers Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes For the…
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Today we are going to make homemade Cantonese Vegetable Chow Mein. You can add any ingredients in it, but we are going to make it with bean sprouts and chives today. Let’s get started with the best Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe ever!…
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How do you make the perfect Char Siu Chicken every time? I usually make char siu with pork, but many have been requesting Char Siu Chicken. So today I’d like to share with you the best Char Siu Chicken recipe! Char Siu Chicken Recipe…
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Today, I’d like to share with you my mom’s Noodles with Soybean Paste and Pork Belly Recipe (Zha Jiang Mian). She used to cook it at least once a week just because I loved it so much. It's the taste of home, joy, and happiness. So I hope…
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Mother’s Day is just right around the corner, and I just want to say Happy Mother’s Day to everyone! To celebrate this special holiday, I'm partnering with Knorr Liquid Seasoning. It makes everything so much tastier. Let's get started with…
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Today I'd like to share with you my beef short ribs stew recipe. The beef short ribs will instantly melt in your mouth! It's the best beef short ribs stew ever! Let's get started! Best Beef Short Ribs Stew Recipe Serve: 6 Prep time:…
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Egg Foo Young is a Cantonese-style omelet. It’s also a very popular takeout dish here in the US. Today, I’m going to show you how we can easily make the best Egg Foo Young at home. Egg Foo Young Recipe Serve 4-6 Prep time: 10 minutes…
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Today we are going to make Red Braised Lion’s Head Meatballs. Why is it called Lion’s Head? Because the meatballs are so gigantic that they look like lion heads. The Red Braised Lion's Head Meatballs are so delicious! Let’s get started!…
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Whenever I eat dim sum, siu mai (Cantonese Shumai Dim Sum) is something that I must order every time. Today let's take a look at how you can easily make Siu Mai (Shumai) in your kitchen! Siu Mai Recipe Serve: 24 pieces Prep time: 1…
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I've always been a fan of kimchi. Many years ago, I was very lucky to learn to make Kimchi with an amazing Korean chef. And today, I’d like to share with you my homemade kimchi recipe. It's easy and delicious. Let's get started. Kimchi…
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Hi everyone! It’s CiCi here. Today let's take a look at how we can store onions for long term (Weeks, Months, or 1 Year). There are many types of onions out there. Generally speaking, the onions that store well are the ones that have…
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Today we are going to make Sweet and Sour Chicken! In Chinese, we call it Gu Lu Ji. When you make the Gu Lu series of dishes, You can make it with any protein that you like, pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe…
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Today I’d like I share with you a Chinese chili oil recipe that will taste good with anything! It's super easy and quick. I'm sure that you will enjoy it! Chinese Chili Oil Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup dried red chili peppers…
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Today I'd like to share with you Thai Pad See Ew Recipe (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles). Pad See Ew (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles) is a very popular Thai dish that you can find in every street corner of Thailand. Thai Pad See Ew Recipe Serve 2…
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Today I want to share with you a heartwarming wonton noodle soup recipe. It’s a comforting recipe that everyone in your family will enjoy. Let’s take look a look. Wonton Noodle Soup Recipe Prep Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes Cook Time:…
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Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu Jjigae) has always been one of my favorite things to eat. It’s a comforting treat that always makes me happy. Today I’d like to share with you how we can easily make Korean Seafood Soft Tofu Stew at home.…
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Let's make Braised Pork Belly Recipe (Dong Po Rou) today! The pork belly will instantly melt in your mouth. Watch this video and master Braised Pork Belly recipe in just a few minutes! Serve 4 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 3…
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I wish everyone a very happy Chinese New Year! I’ve been making a series of must eat Chinese New Year dishes. Today let's make Chinese New Year Sweet Rice Cake, and in Chinese we call it Nian Gao. Chinese New Year Sweet Rice Cake…
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Today we are going to make Stir-Fry Rice Cakes (Stir-Fry Nian Gao). It’s a must eat during Chinese New Year because it symbolizes good luck and good fortunes. To celebrate this special holiday, I'm partnering with Knorr today. Let's…
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Today I'd like to share with you the best Chinese Hot Pot Recipe! There are 2 must eat hot pot soup bases: Mala Spicy Hot Pot Soup Base, and Beef Hot Pot Soup Base! I absolutely love hot pot. I can eat hot pot every day! Chinese also…
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Today let’s make some delicious Red Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Pork)! Chinese New Year is on February 12th this year. I just want to wish everyone a very happy Chinese New Year! To celebrate Chinese New Year, I’m partnering with…
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Today we’ll be cooking the most delicious turnip cake! Chinese New Year is just right around the corner. It’s on February 12th this year. To celebrate Chinese New Year, I’m partnering with Knorr in the next several weeks. I’ll be…
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Chicken Dumplings Recipe Serve: 36 dumplings Prep time: 1 hour and 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Dumpling filling: 1 pound ground chicken 4 fresh shiitake mushrooms, minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce…
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Today I'd like to share with you 3 ways to make dumpling wrappers from scratch. In this video, I'll be sharing with you both the dumpling wrappers and dumpling dough recipes. Please stay tuned next Friday for the chicken dumplings…
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Today we are going to make Vietnamese Beef Pho. It’s one of my favorite beef noodle soups of all time. Let's get started! Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup Recipe Serve 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 6 to 10 hours For the herbs…
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Today I’d like to share with you 2 ways to quickly regrow scallions. Soil VS water, which way is faster? Stay tuned! 1. Regrow scallions in soil First, cut out the white part of scallions. (You can save the green part in the fridge.)…
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Hi everyone! Today let's make Cantonese Pork Belly Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Roasted Pork Recipe). It's a perfect addition for any holiday meals! Cantonese Pork Belly Char Siu Recipe Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinate Time: Overnight Cook…
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