Growing up in an Asian household in the States, we actually didn’t have Turkey or Prime Rib for Thanksgiving and Christmas. What did we have? We got family and friends together and had Hot Pot! This delicious meal is actually had any time in the year, my favorite is enjoying it when it’s cold out. …
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry (aka 番茄炒蛋 in Chinese), is a popular household dish in China and Taiwan. It’s easy to see why – it’s not only tasty, it’s also easy to make!
By popular demand… here’s my family’s Chinese Wontons Recipe! For all of you that want to learn how to make wontons! I apologize for the hold up, it is actually quite difficult to explain how to fold the wontons, however, I hope that the pictures help!
Pork Belly Chinese Recipe – Red Braised Pork Belly or hong shao rou 紅燒肉 was one of my favorite dishes growing up. Back when I was basically known as a carnivore in my family. I think I find this understandable. I loved ALL the meats. Red braised pork belly is so tasty and goes so …
Have you ever had Three Cup Chicken before? If you have, and you are a fan, you’ll love Three Cup Squid Stir Fry (aka 三杯小卷)! This seafood dish calls for some of the same delicious ingredients such as black sesame oil, ginger, fresh basil leaves and more – creating an insanely flavorful dish!
Taiwanese beef noodle soup is made with Red Braised Beef! You make the beef and you can eat it with rice and veggies. Then for the second meal, cook some noodles and add veggies in the soup which makes Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup – 台灣紅燒牛肉麵
Pretty much everyone knows what Fried Rice is and probably have had it before, but have you ever had Taiwan Fried Rice Noodles? These Taiwanese Fried Rice Noodles (台灣炒米粉) is a super common in Taiwan, and while there are many variations, this is one variation that we make at my house.
Have you ever had Red Amaranth before? When I was little I was always excited about eating Red Amaranth because the veggie turned the dish’s juice red (and I was easily amused, I guess). Actually, I still am amused! But I also get excited just because this Chinese Red Amaranth Stir Fry with Garlic is …
Do you have leftover cooked rice around? If so, perfect! Time to make some authentic Chinese Chicken Fried Rice! This recipe is easy and super tasty – chicken, peas, carrots, onions, eggs, ham, and green onions – what is not to love? Better than take out and much healthier too! There’s also a gluten free …
If you think I’m being creative with this Tomato Egg Drop Soup, you’d be, unfortunately, wrong… this is actually a super common Chinese soup (番茄蛋花湯 in Chinese). I used to have it in restaurants in Taiwan all the time, and often my mom will make it at home, which was of course the yummiest! This …