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Traditional Chinese Mooncake Recipe (Pastry Style)

Traditional Chinese Mooncake Recipe (Pastry Style)

Mooncake is a traditional delicacy for celebrating Mid-autumn festival. Most Chinese mooncakes are sweet like desserts. This recipe is special because it is a savory kind, called Su-style, orginated from...

Traditional Chinese Mooncake Recipe (Pastry Style)

Mooncake is a traditional delicacy for celebrating Mid-autumn festival. Most Chinese mooncakes are sweet like desserts. This recipe is special because it is a savory kind, called Su-style, orginated from...

Lava Custard Mooncake (流心奶黄月饼)

Lava Custard Mooncake (流心奶黄月饼)

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, It's time to indulge in the joyous traditions. I'm excited to share out special treat today: Lava Custard Mooncake.This is a true delight with its...

Lava Custard Mooncake (流心奶黄月饼)

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, It's time to indulge in the joyous traditions. I'm excited to share out special treat today: Lava Custard Mooncake.This is a true delight with its...

Eggplant Roll Stuffed with Ground Pork (Why didn't I know this recipe before?)

Eggplant Roll Stuffed with Ground Pork (Why did...

I wish I knew this recipe earlier. It is easy, creative, and insanely delicious. These rolls are crispy on the outside and the inside is juicy and succulent. You can...

Eggplant Roll Stuffed with Ground Pork (Why did...

I wish I knew this recipe earlier. It is easy, creative, and insanely delicious. These rolls are crispy on the outside and the inside is juicy and succulent. You can...

Sticky Rice Lotus Leaf Wraps (Dim Sum Lo Mai Gai Recipe)

Sticky Rice Lotus Leaf Wraps (Dim Sum Lo Mai Ga...

Lo Mai means glutinous rice in Cantonese, and Gai means chicken. This dish is also known as "sticky rice with chicken in lotus leaf wrap." It is a classic breakfast...

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Sticky Rice Lotus Leaf Wraps (Dim Sum Lo Mai Ga...

Lo Mai means glutinous rice in Cantonese, and Gai means chicken. This dish is also known as "sticky rice with chicken in lotus leaf wrap." It is a classic breakfast...

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Easy Zongzi Recipe with Red Bean Paste Filling (红豆沙粽子)

Easy Zongzi Recipe with Red Bean Paste Filling ...

Dragon Boat Festival is approaching (Thu, Jun 22, 2023). We usually eat Zongzi, AKA sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves to celebrate it. I have madesavory zongzi before, and...

Easy Zongzi Recipe with Red Bean Paste Filling ...

Dragon Boat Festival is approaching (Thu, Jun 22, 2023). We usually eat Zongzi, AKA sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves to celebrate it. I have madesavory zongzi before, and...

The Most Delicate Dumpling Taro Puff Wu Gok Recipe

The Most Delicate Dumpling Taro Puff Wu Gok Recipe

This is a special dim sum dumpling because the wrapper is made with taro. After deep frying, the outside will puff up into a beautiful delicate crust, while the middle...

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The Most Delicate Dumpling Taro Puff Wu Gok Recipe

This is a special dim sum dumpling because the wrapper is made with taro. After deep frying, the outside will puff up into a beautiful delicate crust, while the middle...

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The Secret to Perfect Homemade Dumplings: Understanding Flour Composition and Water Ratio

The Secret to Perfect Homemade Dumplings: Under...

Today we are making dumplings from scratch. In this video, I will talk about how to make the wrapper correctly how to make the filling juice and flavorful so you...

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The Secret to Perfect Homemade Dumplings: Under...

Today we are making dumplings from scratch. In this video, I will talk about how to make the wrapper correctly how to make the filling juice and flavorful so you...

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Cantonese Shrimp Siu Mai Recipe (Learn to Make the Most Popular Dim Sum)

Cantonese Shrimp Siu Mai Recipe (Learn to Make ...

Shrimp Siu Mai is one of the must-have dim sum items whenever you go to a tea house restaurant. I will show you how to make it from scratch and...

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Cantonese Shrimp Siu Mai Recipe (Learn to Make ...

Shrimp Siu Mai is one of the must-have dim sum items whenever you go to a tea house restaurant. I will show you how to make it from scratch and...

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Steamed Custard Buns Gooey Style (流沙奶黄包)

Steamed Custard Buns Gooey Style (流沙奶黄包)

These steamed custard buns have a gooey filling, which means the texture is creamy, soft, and fluent. The buns are light and fluffy. It is so satisfying when you take...

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Steamed Custard Buns Gooey Style (流沙奶黄包)

These steamed custard buns have a gooey filling, which means the texture is creamy, soft, and fluent. The buns are light and fluffy. It is so satisfying when you take...

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Cantonese Dim Sum Chicken Feet Recipe

Cantonese Dim Sum Chicken Feet Recipe

Chicken feet may not sound as appetizing, but this dish is the signature and the most popular dim sum in Cantonese cuisine. You can literally say if a tea house...

Cantonese Dim Sum Chicken Feet Recipe

Chicken feet may not sound as appetizing, but this dish is the signature and the most popular dim sum in Cantonese cuisine. You can literally say if a tea house...

BETTER THAN TAKEOUT – Crispy Egg Roll Recipe (上海炸春卷)

BETTER THAN TAKEOUT – Crispy Egg Roll Recipe (上...

This is a traditional Shanghai-style egg roll. It has a perfect airy crust and a velvety filling. These contrasting textures create such an interesting mouthfeel and make your Egg Rolls...

BETTER THAN TAKEOUT – Crispy Egg Roll Recipe (上...

This is a traditional Shanghai-style egg roll. It has a perfect airy crust and a velvety filling. These contrasting textures create such an interesting mouthfeel and make your Egg Rolls...

Classic Cantonese Mooncake Recipe

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, I am going to show you how to make the classic Cantonese style salted egg yolk and lotus paste moon cake (蛋黄莲蓉月饼). It is my...

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Classic Cantonese Mooncake Recipe

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, I am going to show you how to make the classic Cantonese style salted egg yolk and lotus paste moon cake (蛋黄莲蓉月饼). It is my...

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Crispy Almond Covered Shrimp Balls

Crispy Almond Covered Shrimp Balls

Today we are making crispy shrimp balls with almond coating. Another lovely recipe for my dim sum collection. I actually ha this almond shrimp ball in a dim sum restaurant...

Crispy Almond Covered Shrimp Balls

Today we are making crispy shrimp balls with almond coating. Another lovely recipe for my dim sum collection. I actually ha this almond shrimp ball in a dim sum restaurant...

Turnip Cake

Turnip Cake

It is been a while since the last time I post a dim sum recipe. Just in case you don’t know what dim sum is. It is a Cantonese style...

Turnip Cake

It is been a while since the last time I post a dim sum recipe. Just in case you don’t know what dim sum is. It is a Cantonese style...

Xiao Long Bao

Xiao Long Bao

Xiao Long Bao is Shanghai’s most famous style of soup dumplings. Learn how to make this delicious recipe!Note: Product links below are affiliate links. I may earn a commission if...

Xiao Long Bao

Xiao Long Bao is Shanghai’s most famous style of soup dumplings. Learn how to make this delicious recipe!Note: Product links below are affiliate links. I may earn a commission if...

ZongZi

ZongZi

Zongzi (Chinese rice dumpling 粽子) is the traditional food that we eat to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival! now it is became a comment food that you can buy in the...

ZongZi

Zongzi (Chinese rice dumpling 粽子) is the traditional food that we eat to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival! now it is became a comment food that you can buy in the...

Taro Root Cake

Taro Root Cake

Taro cake. It is a fluffy crispy dim sum, very popular in Guangzhou and HK. If you love to eat taro, this is the perfect recipe to try because it...

Taro Root Cake

Taro cake. It is a fluffy crispy dim sum, very popular in Guangzhou and HK. If you love to eat taro, this is the perfect recipe to try because it...

Sampan Congee

Sampan Congee

Sampan congee, We call it [艇仔粥tang jai jook] in Cantonese, As one of the most popular Cantonese dim sum dishes, it is famous for its fresh and sweet taste. This...

Sampan Congee

Sampan congee, We call it [艇仔粥tang jai jook] in Cantonese, As one of the most popular Cantonese dim sum dishes, it is famous for its fresh and sweet taste. This...

Siu Mai Dumpling

Siu Mai Dumpling

Siu mai is one of the most popular dim sum dishes in Guangzhou. Shrimp pork filling is my favorite. It tastes so fresh and is a bit of crunchy from...

Siu Mai Dumpling

Siu mai is one of the most popular dim sum dishes in Guangzhou. Shrimp pork filling is my favorite. It tastes so fresh and is a bit of crunchy from...

Shrimp Dumplings

Shrimp Dumplings

Har Gow is one of the most iconic dim sum dishes in Guangzhou tea house restaurants. Cantonese people love to eat it for breakfast or brunch. We have a saying...

Shrimp Dumplings

Har Gow is one of the most iconic dim sum dishes in Guangzhou tea house restaurants. Cantonese people love to eat it for breakfast or brunch. We have a saying...

Pineapple Buns

Pineapple Buns

Pineapple bun (菠萝包 bolo bao) is an HK style sweet bread. The top sugary skin is golden brown and the pattern looks like a pineapple. I have read that Hong...

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Pineapple Buns

Pineapple bun (菠萝包 bolo bao) is an HK style sweet bread. The top sugary skin is golden brown and the pattern looks like a pineapple. I have read that Hong...

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Egg Rolls

Egg Rolls

In my last video, I show you how to make egg roll wrapper. Today we are using it to make fried egg rolls. This probably is best egg roll I...

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Egg Rolls

In my last video, I show you how to make egg roll wrapper. Today we are using it to make fried egg rolls. This probably is best egg roll I...

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Sticky Rice With Chicken

Sticky Rice With Chicken

Lo mai gai (糯米雞), also known as “sticky rice with chicken in lotus leaf wrap”, it is a classic dim sum dish served during yum cha. It is so gooey...

Sticky Rice With Chicken

Lo mai gai (糯米雞), also known as “sticky rice with chicken in lotus leaf wrap”, it is a classic dim sum dish served during yum cha. It is so gooey...

Sesame Shrimp Toast

Sesame Shrimp Toast

Shrimp toast is also known as sesame prawn toast. It is a popular dim sum that you will order in HK tea house restaurant or comes as an appetizer in...

Sesame Shrimp Toast

Shrimp toast is also known as sesame prawn toast. It is a popular dim sum that you will order in HK tea house restaurant or comes as an appetizer in...

Sweet Rice Dumpling Recipe (Tangyuan 汤圆)

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURSLet’s start by making the filling. You will need some toasted sesame seeds. You can buy it pre-roasted. Mine is raw so I will place it in...

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Sweet Rice Dumpling Recipe (Tangyuan 汤圆)

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURSLet’s start by making the filling. You will need some toasted sesame seeds. You can buy it pre-roasted. Mine is raw so I will place it in...

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Teochew Five Spices Rolls (潮州五香条)

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURESWhat’s special about it is the wrapper is made with tofu skin. It contains lots of plant-based protein. It is delicate and slightly translucent. Check the fridge...

Teochew Five Spices Rolls (潮州五香条)

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURESWhat’s special about it is the wrapper is made with tofu skin. It contains lots of plant-based protein. It is delicate and slightly translucent. Check the fridge...

Zongzi Recipe with Pork Filling (鲜肉粽子)

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURESGlutinous rice is also known as sticky rice or sweet rice. Fun fact - glutinous rice does not actually contain any gluten. It got the name due...

Zongzi Recipe with Pork Filling (鲜肉粽子)

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURESGlutinous rice is also known as sticky rice or sweet rice. Fun fact - glutinous rice does not actually contain any gluten. It got the name due...

Easiest Snowy Mooncake Recipe

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURESAdd two whole eggs, 200ml of coconut milk, sugar, and cake flour to a nonstick pot, then mix until no lumps. If necessary, let the mixture go...

Easiest Snowy Mooncake Recipe

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURESAdd two whole eggs, 200ml of coconut milk, sugar, and cake flour to a nonstick pot, then mix until no lumps. If necessary, let the mixture go...

Perfect Steamed Buns (Chicken Bao Recipe)

Perfect Steamed Buns (Chicken Bao Recipe)

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURES Make the Wrapper Add 300 grams of lukewarm water, 2.5 tsp of active dry yeast, and 1 tsp of sugar into a mixing bowl. Wait five...

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Perfect Steamed Buns (Chicken Bao Recipe)

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURES Make the Wrapper Add 300 grams of lukewarm water, 2.5 tsp of active dry yeast, and 1 tsp of sugar into a mixing bowl. Wait five...

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Pineapple Mooncake

Pineapple Mooncake

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURES Make the Pineapple Filling Cut off the top of the pineapple and peel it. Then use a pairing knife to remove the eyes. Cup the pineapple...

Pineapple Mooncake

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURES Make the Pineapple Filling Cut off the top of the pineapple and peel it. Then use a pairing knife to remove the eyes. Cup the pineapple...

Easy Mung Bean Cake Recipe

Easy Mung Bean Cake Recipe

Mung bean cake is easy to make and has an interesting taste and texture. When you take a bit, the pastry will melt in your mouth and leave a nutty,...

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Easy Mung Bean Cake Recipe

Mung bean cake is easy to make and has an interesting taste and texture. When you take a bit, the pastry will melt in your mouth and leave a nutty,...

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