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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...
Homemade Red Bean Paste Recipe (红豆沙)
Red bean paste is a dessert filling that is popular in Chinese cuisine. You can buy it in a package from Asian markets, but homemade always tastes better.
Homemade Red Bean Paste Recipe (红豆沙)
Red bean paste is a dessert filling that is popular in Chinese cuisine. You can buy it in a package from Asian markets, but homemade always tastes better.
Mung bean Jello Noodles (绿豆凉粉)
绿豆 is mung bean. 凉粉 means cold jello noodles. Icy, tender noodles are served with spicy, flavorful dressing; this is a tropical summer recipe. Nowadays, restaurants use pre-made starch due to...
Mung bean Jello Noodles (绿豆凉粉)
绿豆 is mung bean. 凉粉 means cold jello noodles. Icy, tender noodles are served with spicy, flavorful dressing; this is a tropical summer recipe. Nowadays, restaurants use pre-made starch due to...
The Best Cucumber Salad is Smashed (拍黄瓜)
Smashed cucumber salad is simple and can be prepared in no time. You don't even need to turn on your stove. If you want to make this salad ahead of...
The Best Cucumber Salad is Smashed (拍黄瓜)
Smashed cucumber salad is simple and can be prepared in no time. You don't even need to turn on your stove. If you want to make this salad ahead of...
Sichuan Spicy Udon Noodles Tianshui Mian Recipe...
Tian Shui Mian (甜水面) is a classic street food noodle in Sichuan, known for its abundant seasonings and savory taste. It is our version of udon, very thick and chewy....
Sichuan Spicy Udon Noodles Tianshui Mian Recipe...
Tian Shui Mian (甜水面) is a classic street food noodle in Sichuan, known for its abundant seasonings and savory taste. It is our version of udon, very thick and chewy....
Stop Throwing Away Orange Peel! Make the Fondes...
This sugar orange peel tastes like soft candy, so delicious. This recipe works with all kinds of citrus peel, such as lemon, lime, tangerine, grapefruit, and pomelo.
Stop Throwing Away Orange Peel! Make the Fondes...
This sugar orange peel tastes like soft candy, so delicious. This recipe works with all kinds of citrus peel, such as lemon, lime, tangerine, grapefruit, and pomelo.
I Can Go Through 50lbs of Radish with This Reci...
Today we are preserving Daikon radish. The recipe is from my grandmom. She preserves tons of radishes during harvest season. It is so tasty, and she even sells it at...
I Can Go Through 50lbs of Radish with This Reci...
Today we are preserving Daikon radish. The recipe is from my grandmom. She preserves tons of radishes during harvest season. It is so tasty, and she even sells it at...
Jade Choy Sum (翡翠菜心)
A formal Chinese feast must have a vegetable dish, which usually is served as the last dish in Cantonese cuisine. That is a polite way to indicate to guests that...
Jade Choy Sum (翡翠菜心)
A formal Chinese feast must have a vegetable dish, which usually is served as the last dish in Cantonese cuisine. That is a polite way to indicate to guests that...
Cucumber Bean Curd Salad (凉拌青瓜腐竹 - 富足长青)
I believe that the best cucumber salad has to be smashed because it creates many bruises and allows the seasonings to infuse into the cucumber. Since I made this dish...
Cucumber Bean Curd Salad (凉拌青瓜腐竹 - 富足长青)
I believe that the best cucumber salad has to be smashed because it creates many bruises and allows the seasonings to infuse into the cucumber. Since I made this dish...
WINTER WARMER - Five Minutes Tomato Tofu Soup
Tomato tofu soup is always on our dinner table while growing up. It is simple but it really warms your soul. The tofu become porous after seared, which can absorb...
WINTER WARMER - Five Minutes Tomato Tofu Soup
Tomato tofu soup is always on our dinner table while growing up. It is simple but it really warms your soul. The tofu become porous after seared, which can absorb...
Garlic Eggplant Recipe w/ Tricks to Retain the ...
This eggplant salad is a great side dish that can go with almost everything. I will show you an easy way to retain its purple color. Not only does it...
Garlic Eggplant Recipe w/ Tricks to Retain the ...
This eggplant salad is a great side dish that can go with almost everything. I will show you an easy way to retain its purple color. Not only does it...
Garlic Stir Fry Bitter Melon (蒜蓉炒苦瓜)
Today, we are going to make something special – bitter melon. Have you ever wondered what it is and how to cook it when you see it at the Asian...
Garlic Stir Fry Bitter Melon (蒜蓉炒苦瓜)
Today, we are going to make something special – bitter melon. Have you ever wondered what it is and how to cook it when you see it at the Asian...
Chinese Deep-Fried Donut Sticks (油条)
Today we are making a popular breakfast item all over China – You Tiao (油条), or we call it You Zha Gui (油炸鬼) in Cantonese. They are long, golden-brown deep-fried...
Chinese Deep-Fried Donut Sticks (油条)
Today we are making a popular breakfast item all over China – You Tiao (油条), or we call it You Zha Gui (油炸鬼) in Cantonese. They are long, golden-brown deep-fried...
Chinese Sweet Pickled Garlic Recipe (腌糖蒜)
Sweet Preserved Garlic (糖蒜) is a must-have topping forShaanxi Crumbled Bread In Lamb Soup(Yangrou Paomo 西安羊肉泡馍). It has a sweet and savory taste. Helps to balance the heaviness of the...
Chinese Sweet Pickled Garlic Recipe (腌糖蒜)
Sweet Preserved Garlic (糖蒜) is a must-have topping forShaanxi Crumbled Bread In Lamb Soup(Yangrou Paomo 西安羊肉泡馍). It has a sweet and savory taste. Helps to balance the heaviness of the...
Chinese Fermented Sour Cabbage (东北酸白菜)
Today, we are making fermented sour cabbage. This is a popular ingredient in north Chinese cuisine. You can use it to make dumpling and steamed bun filling. I also like...
Chinese Fermented Sour Cabbage (东北酸白菜)
Today, we are making fermented sour cabbage. This is a popular ingredient in north Chinese cuisine. You can use it to make dumpling and steamed bun filling. I also like...
Fried Sesame Ball (芝麻煎堆)
Chinese Lunar New Year is coming soon, so today we are making fried sesame ball – 芝麻煎堆. This is a popular snack that we will make during the spring festival....
Fried Sesame Ball (芝麻煎堆)
Chinese Lunar New Year is coming soon, so today we are making fried sesame ball – 芝麻煎堆. This is a popular snack that we will make during the spring festival....
Garlic Stir Fry Vegetables (蒜蓉炒时蔬)
Today we are making stir fry mixed vegetables. It is an easy recipe but i will show you a small trick to make your vegetable taste 10 times better.
Garlic Stir Fry Vegetables (蒜蓉炒时蔬)
Today we are making stir fry mixed vegetables. It is an easy recipe but i will show you a small trick to make your vegetable taste 10 times better.
Easy Fermented Bean Curd Recipe
Today, we are making Furu. It is called Chinese fermented bean curd, also known as Chinese cheese. It is a popular ingredient that is widely used in many Chinese recipes....
Easy Fermented Bean Curd Recipe
Today, we are making Furu. It is called Chinese fermented bean curd, also known as Chinese cheese. It is a popular ingredient that is widely used in many Chinese recipes....
The Art of Homemade Noodles – Biang Biang Noodles
Today we are making a unique hand-pulled noodle recipe that you find it in Shanxi province. It is called – You Po Che Mian (油泼扯面) also know as Biang Biang...
The Art of Homemade Noodles – Biang Biang Noodles
Today we are making a unique hand-pulled noodle recipe that you find it in Shanxi province. It is called – You Po Che Mian (油泼扯面) also know as Biang Biang...
Szechuan Dipping Sauce
This Szechuan sauce will spice up your noodle dishes or make a great dipping sauce (just mix in a little bit of soy sauce) for dumplings, wontons or egg rolls!Note:...
Szechuan Dipping Sauce
This Szechuan sauce will spice up your noodle dishes or make a great dipping sauce (just mix in a little bit of soy sauce) for dumplings, wontons or egg rolls!Note:...
Black Fungus Salad
Black fungus salad with cucumber, dare to try? It looks weird and the texture is a little weird too. It’s kind of like kelp….Don’t be scared of this – It’s...
Black Fungus Salad
Black fungus salad with cucumber, dare to try? It looks weird and the texture is a little weird too. It’s kind of like kelp….Don’t be scared of this – It’s...
Hot Chili Oil
Szechuan hot chili oil is really easy to make, anyone in the world can do it.You can use it to make the sichuan spicy chicken, beef, pork. Put it on...
Hot Chili Oil
Szechuan hot chili oil is really easy to make, anyone in the world can do it.You can use it to make the sichuan spicy chicken, beef, pork. Put it on...
Scallion Pancakes
Scallion pancake is a pan-fried flatbread. So easy to make but very delicious. We usually eat this with plain porridge. It is a cheap Chinese food but so delicious. In...
Scallion Pancakes
Scallion pancake is a pan-fried flatbread. So easy to make but very delicious. We usually eat this with plain porridge. It is a cheap Chinese food but so delicious. In...
Perfect Hash Browns Everytime!
Today we are making something with potatoes. I have taken a cooking class in Ecuador. It is all about Ecuadorian style potato recipes. During the class, I felt like I...
Perfect Hash Browns Everytime!
Today we are making something with potatoes. I have taken a cooking class in Ecuador. It is all about Ecuadorian style potato recipes. During the class, I felt like I...
Ginger Candy Soft Chews
Today’s recipe is very simple and also special for me. It is ginger sugar. I have very serious Arthritis. My knee joint and wrist hurts almost every single day. When...
Ginger Candy Soft Chews
Today’s recipe is very simple and also special for me. It is ginger sugar. I have very serious Arthritis. My knee joint and wrist hurts almost every single day. When...
Oven Baked Eggplant
Today we are making extra garlicky BBQ Style Baked Eggplant. This is a popular dish in Chinese night market. It can be vegan or non-vegan. It is so delicious either...
Oven Baked Eggplant
Today we are making extra garlicky BBQ Style Baked Eggplant. This is a popular dish in Chinese night market. It can be vegan or non-vegan. It is so delicious either...
2 Pumpkin Desserts
Halloween is right around the corner. We don’t really celebrate this holiday in China but now that I am in the states. I see some people decorating, so I am...
2 Pumpkin Desserts
Halloween is right around the corner. We don’t really celebrate this holiday in China but now that I am in the states. I see some people decorating, so I am...
Xian Cold Noodles
We are making Shan Xi Liangpi, It is a typical north-west Chinese food. Very popular these days. In English, it is called cold skin noodles. It has great texture and...
Xian Cold Noodles
We are making Shan Xi Liangpi, It is a typical north-west Chinese food. Very popular these days. In English, it is called cold skin noodles. It has great texture and...
Vegan Oyster Sauce
Oyster sauce is one of the most popular Chinese seasonings. I got lots of comments said, hey Mandy, I am vegetarian, what can I substitute for oyster sauce or am...
Vegan Oyster Sauce
Oyster sauce is one of the most popular Chinese seasonings. I got lots of comments said, hey Mandy, I am vegetarian, what can I substitute for oyster sauce or am...
Spicy Baby Potatoes
The potato is slightly crushed which makes it extremely flavorful. It has little nice crust on the outside – Spicy and savory at the same time. I like to eat...
Spicy Baby Potatoes
The potato is slightly crushed which makes it extremely flavorful. It has little nice crust on the outside – Spicy and savory at the same time. I like to eat...
Soy Milk
In China, soy milk is more popular than milk. It is a classic breakfast drink. You can find it everywhere on the street especially in the morning. People like to...
Soy Milk
In China, soy milk is more popular than milk. It is a classic breakfast drink. You can find it everywhere on the street especially in the morning. People like to...
Chinese Pickles
Today we are making Chinese pickles. These tart, crunchy bites show up all over China. We use them as noodle toppings; They can be appetizer or side dish in fancy...
Chinese Pickles
Today we are making Chinese pickles. These tart, crunchy bites show up all over China. We use them as noodle toppings; They can be appetizer or side dish in fancy...
Hot and Sour Shredded Potatoes
Today we are making the most popular potato stir fry recipe in China – 酸辣土豆丝. Which means hot and sour shredded potato stir fry. If you ask any Chinese people,...
Hot and Sour Shredded Potatoes
Today we are making the most popular potato stir fry recipe in China – 酸辣土豆丝. Which means hot and sour shredded potato stir fry. If you ask any Chinese people,...
Stir Fry Hand-torn Cabbage (手撕包菜)
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURESLet’s talk about the cabbage because I want to show you 2 different types.The one on the right is from Publix. As you can see, it is...
Stir Fry Hand-torn Cabbage (手撕包菜)
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURESLet’s talk about the cabbage because I want to show you 2 different types.The one on the right is from Publix. As you can see, it is...
Spinach Salad with Peanuts in Black Vinegar (陈醋...
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURESLots of people think that leafy vegetables should be eaten raw to keep their fresh and healthy. That may be right for most veggies, but not spinach....
Spinach Salad with Peanuts in Black Vinegar (陈醋...
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURESLots of people think that leafy vegetables should be eaten raw to keep their fresh and healthy. That may be right for most veggies, but not spinach....
Easy Rice Noodle Recipe From Scratch (自制米苔目)
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURSFirst, combine the rice flour, tapioca flour, and water into a non-stick pot. Stir to mix well and set it aside. Stainless steel pot could work but...
Easy Rice Noodle Recipe From Scratch (自制米苔目)
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURSFirst, combine the rice flour, tapioca flour, and water into a non-stick pot. Stir to mix well and set it aside. Stainless steel pot could work but...
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...
Vegetable Fried Rice
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURESIn a sauce ball, combined the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, soybean paste, curry powder, and turmeric powder. Mix well and set it aside. I know curry powder...
Vegetable Fried Rice
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURESIn a sauce ball, combined the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, soybean paste, curry powder, and turmeric powder. Mix well and set it aside. I know curry powder...