Side Dishes

From east to west — simple, fast, and easy recipes for Side Dishes.

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…]

Chinese Crispy Honey Chicken

Chinese Crispy Honey Chicken

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…]

Glossy Vegetarian Japchae (Korean Stir-fry Glass Noodles)

Glossy Vegetarian Japchae (Korean Stir-fry Glass Noodles)

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…]

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…]

Chinese Crispy Lemon Fish

Chinese Crispy Lemon Fish

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…]

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…]

Crispy and Tangy Orange Chicken

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 – Zongzi (Chicken with Shiitaki Mushrooms)

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…]

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…]