administratorI must admit—I’m one of those people who can never judge the right amount of rice or pasta to cook. I always end up making enough to feed an entire village! So, after my last …
Sichuan Beef
I absolutely love Chinese cuisine, especially the dishes from the Sichuan province. Meals from this region are known for their bold, intense flavors and are usually quite spicy. The staples of Sichuan cooking are garlic, …
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with spring rolls 🙂 I really enjoy this snack and want to perfect the technique of making them. As I mentioned in the chicken spring rolls recipe, a lot depends on …
Hoisin Chicken – Quick, Healthy, and Flavorful Chinese Dish
A delicious Chinese-inspired dish that’s fast to prepare, healthy, and full of flavor. Ingredients 500 g chicken breast, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, pressed About 350 g broccoli florets About 15 shiitake mushrooms, sliced (soak …
Stir-Fried Beef with Black Bean Sauce
Fermented black bean sauce (actually made from soybeans) is a staple in Chinese cuisine. It’s also used and produced in other Asian countries under different names. You can easily buy ready-made sauce at Asian grocery …
Crispy Veggie Spring Rolls
A delicious snack straight from China, packed full of crunchy vegetables and bursting with flavor. I found this recipe on Jamie Oliver’s website. These are some of the most aromatic spring rolls I’ve ever tasted. …
Sichuan Beef #2
There are probably as many ways to make Sichuan beef as there are for our traditional bigos 😉 Unlike French cuisine, most Asian cuisines (excluding Japanese) are highly flexible with ingredients. This recipe is for …
Chinese-Style Beef with Broccoli
A quick and tasty Chinese dish – one of the classics and a very popular choice in Asian restaurants. Ingredients: Sauce: 1 ¼ cups water 2 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp sesame oil …
Chinese Dumplings (Gyoza, Wonton, Potsticker, Jiaozi)
It’s actually hard to pin down a single name for this dish. These are dumplings with a meat filling and ginger, which traveled from China to Japan. There are many versions of Asian dumplings, differing …
Chinese Hamburger (Rou Jia Mo)
Today’s Chinese street food! Although it’s called a “hamburger,” it’s quite different from a traditional burger: sold on the street, made with a bun and pieces of meat. The buns are pan-fried rather than baked. …
Chow Mein with Beef
Chow Mein means stir-fried noodles. I used fresh tagliatelle, but any long egg pasta can be used. The dish is simple, mild in flavor, and requires few ingredients. Instead of beef, you can use chicken …
Cha Siu – Chinese Grilled Pork
Grill season is approaching, so it’s the perfect time to dust off your equipment and try some flavorful recipes. I love Asian cuisine, so here’s a sweet-spiced pork marinade that’s mild and suitable even for …
Bol Renversé: The Classic Mauritian “Upside-Down Bowl”
Bol Renversé (pronounced bol rawn-verse), also known as bol deviré or upside-down bowl, is one of the most famous dishes from Mauritius. It most likely originated under Chinese culinary influences. Some say it comes from …
Asian-Style Cashew Chicken
I absolutely love dishes like this! Unusual flavors, but presented in a mild and approachable way. It’s a meat dish, yet light and packed with healthy additions like plenty of bell peppers and crunchy nuts. …