Dinner

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…]

My Korean Fire Chicken with Double Cheese is another level of Cheese Buldak! “Buldak” translates from Korean to English, literally, wonderfully, into “Fire Chicken!” The red color and intense spiciness enhance  this blazing Chicken-on-Fire visual and quickly brings a Mouth-on-Fire satisfaction to sometimes surprised eaters! [read more…]

German Pork Schnitzel (schweineschnitzel) is definitely a meal to enjoy. A Schnitzel is a thin slice of meat seasoned and fried in a flour, egg, and breadcrumb coating. Many people use the term  “Schnitzel” to mean “Weiner Schnitzel”—which is a delicious veal schnitzel made famous [read more…]

Don’t you just love Thai food! It always delivers enjoyable pleasures to taste buds everywhere.  And this Hot and Sour Thai Shrimp Soup is simply the best of the best of Thai cuisine! It will remind you of Tom Yum Goong Soup; but it is [read more…]

Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles (担担面) is a popular, traditional, and symbolic dish from Sichuan. From among hundreds of delicious noodle dish varieties, the Chinese Restaurant Association proclaimed Dan Dan Noodles to the list of “Top 10 Chinese Famous Noodles.” I love firm, long, substantial noodles [read more…]

My name Haini means Daughter of the Sea. As a child I loved to eat Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet (酸甜鱼/糖醋鱼) while my parents told me the story of Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea in the mythology of Southern China. To honor those ideas, [read more…]

Sichuan Braised Eggplant with Minced Pork (鱼香茄子) is a highly popular dish in China. It is one of the must-order dishes in Chinese restaurants worldwide. The ingredients are ultra-simple, wonderfully healthy and delicious, and super easy to make at home. I especially love the rich [read more…]

Sichuan Spicy Popcorn Chicken is moist, flavorful, and delicious. It combines a rich and juicy taste as well as a sweet and spicy flavors that make Sichuan food world famous. I heartily recommend this classic and classy dish. You can enjoy this Sichuan Spicy Popcorn [read more…]

I love Sichuan food and I’m a big fan of Shrimp. Sichuan Chili Shrimp is another popular and famous dish across China. You might also happen to try it in Chinese restaurants in other parts of the world. This Sichuan Chili Shrimp recipe is easy [read more…]

While growing up, one of my favorite Cantonese foods was Wonton Noodle Soup. I happily remember how I used to stop by the nearby Wonton Noodle Restaurant for lunch whenever I could after high school. That was the best Wonton Noodle Soup I have ever [read more…]