Side Dishes

I always like to add a fusion element to my recipes. This Bacon and Egg Fried Rice has a nice combination of Eastern and Western tastes and ingredients which delivers a wonderful flavor and aroma. The fried rice is chewy and flavorful. The Garlic, Butter, [read more…]

Salt and Pepper Shrimp is another classic Chinese dish. This brings back many of my wonderful childhood memories. My parents used to make it at home or sometimes take me to restaurants to try this dish during special occasions. I remember how happy I was [read more…]

These Rice Paper Tofu Dumplings have become my new favourite. They look so adorable and are fun to make. I love how crispy they are on the outside and the inside is a bit chewy and filled with super delicious goodies. I made this in [read more…]

Shrimp Dumplings in Red Chili Oil are classic comfort food. They are so satisfying with big mouthful of yumminess. I have loved those Shrimp Dumplings since I was a kid. What I love to add to those dumplings after growing-up is Red Chili Oil. The [read more…]

My version of Korean Fried Chicken is so crunchy and juicy and has an amazing combination of spices and sweetness. Korean Fried Chicken is a great comfort food! This will be perfect as an afternoon treat and snack. The popular “KFC” has spread worldwide. I [read more…]

Sichuan Crispy Fried Pork, or 小酥肉, is a popular Sichuan street food. It can be served as appetiser, side dish, or snack. This Crispy Fried Pork is dipped into a dried mix of spice powder that is full of amazing aromatic flavors. The pork is [read more…]

Chinese Scallion Pancakes, named 葱油饼 in Chinese, are absolutely a dim sum favorite. They are often sold as street food in China. While at home, Scallion Pancakes are normally served as an appetiser, or side dish. I also love to eat this for breakfast. My [read more…]

I believe all of us have a special craving for fried chicken. But have you ever tried my version of Korean Honey Butter Fried Chicken? It is crispy outside and juicy inside. Once you have a taste, all you want is an extra bite or [read more…]

You will love these Korean-style Vegetable Pancakes as breakfast, appetizer, dinner, snacks, or any meal of the day. They are perfect comfort food. Your can also prepare them in lunchboxes for kids at school or pack them on picnics for a beauitful day out with [read more…]

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…]

Chinese Crispy Fried Chicken coated with a light and sticky Honey Sauce – Doesn’t it sound good? Well, it sounds fabulous to me. The honey flavor is nicely enhanced with every crunchy bite of chicken. The perfect fried chicken texture that I love is crispy [read more…]

My Glossy Vegetarian Japchae (Korean Stir-fry Glass Noodles) can be one of your go-to meals at any time of the day. It features fun springy noodles and colorful vibrant vegetables with a sweet and savory sauce! Compared to the traditional version, this Vegetarian Japchae takes [read more…]

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…]

This Lemon Fish has an incredibly crispy texture with a classic Chinese sweet and sour Lemon Sauce. As with my Sweet and Sour Prawns, this Lemon Fish is fried in a beer batter. It tastes crunchy, light, and flavorful at the same time! This is [read more…]

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…]

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…]

Many of you might have already tried this popular Orange Chicken at Panda Express or other Chinese takeout restaurants. The dish itself tastes as wonderful as it sounds. The original Orange Chicken was first developed by Panda Express in the United States. In other words, [read more…]

Chinese Sticky Rice Dumplings, also known as Zongzi 粽子, is a traditional holiday food all-year round. It is most special to enjoy this treat during the Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 in late Spring. Zongzi is made of glutinous rice stuffed with various fillings and wrapped [read more…]