Appetizers

With love and care, the elegant way for the perfect quick and simple Appetizers.

Spicy Wontons in Crispy Chili Oil

Spicy Wontons in Crispy Chili Oil

Wontons are one of my childhood-favorite dim sums while growing up. There are so many ways to enjoy Wontons. I love it with noodles (Cantonese Style Wonton Noodle Soup), soup, or just eat it the way it is. However, one of the best ways is [read more…]

Korean-style Shrimp Pancakes

Korean-style Shrimp Pancakes

These Korean-style Shrimp Pancakes are super satisfying comfort food with juicy bites of Shrimp and a crispy crust. The dipping sauce is savory and spicy. The recipe is simple and takes only 15 minutes to make. Korean Shrimp Pancakes can be enjoyed as appetizers, snacks, [read more…]

Creamy Ramen Carbonara

Creamy Ramen Carbonara

You have to try this wonderfully decadent fusion Ramen Carbonara! Ramen Carbonara is a combination of Korean Shin Ramen and Italian Carbonara. The flavors are perfectly infused with a creamy texture and a spicy tang. The taste is fresh, light, and creamy at the same [read more…]

Chinese Beer-Battered Sweet & Sour Prawns

Chinese Beer-Battered Sweet & Sour Prawns

These Beer-Battered Sweet and Sour Fried Prawns make a perfect party food! They are crunchy and super delicious with one of the best homemade sweet and sour dipping sauces. I love how cute they look and how scrumptious they are. This is one of my [read more…]

Thai Salmon Glass Noodle Salad

Thai Salmon Glass Noodle Salad

This Thai Salmon Glass Noodle Salad is an all-season delight! It has an astonishing flavors that are filled with fresh herbs, chunks of smoked salmon, refreshing lime juice, and chewy glass noodles. The Salad can be served in a smaller amount as an appetizer during [read more…]

Perfect Easy Fried Chicken for Crispy Juicy Thighs

What a Perfect Easy Fried Chicken recipe! To get the juiciest and crunchiest boneless Chicken thighs on the planet takes a good marinade, a double dip in seasoned flour, and a frying that produces the deepest golden-brown color possible! You can go for a lighter [read more…]

The Best Chinese Shrimp Dumplings (虾饺)

The Best Chinese Shrimp Dumplings (虾饺)

Dumplings are a Chinese specialty and while there are hundreds of different combinations, Shrimp Dumplings are my favorite. During Chinese holidays and festivals, we like to make dumplings at home instead of buying the pre-made ones from the grocery store. Home-made dumplings are definitely the [read more…]

Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

These Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings are finger-licking delicious! Like the best potato chips, once you start eating you will want another and another! Salt and Pepper are essential seasonings and the combo in recipes appeal to almost all humans everywhere! Yes, we try to [read more…]

Dim Sum Shumai – A Classic Cantonese Steamed Dumpling

Dim Sum Shumai – A Classic Cantonese Steamed Dumpling

Dim Sum Shumai is one of my favorite Cantonese cuisines! Similar to Thanksgiving gatherings in the US, the Chinese Spring Festival celebrates family. This is a “must” reunion for all daughters and sons to return to mother and father and grandparents’ homes—if at all possible. [read more…]

Korean Style Shrimp and Rice Corn Dog (Mini)

This Korean Style Shrimp and Rice Corn Dog can become your new favorite! Korean Corn Dogs rule as the most popular street food in South Korea. They are now conquering streets in both Eastern and Western hemispheres. Okay, that’s probably too strong a claim! But [read more…]