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…]

Have you ever wondered about Chinese desserts? They are less sweet and more blended and balanced than many western desserts. I especially like the artistic nature and chewable texture of the treasure-laden golden sesame seed finger balls. Red Bean Paste Sesame Balls are popular as [read more…]

To celebrate the 2020 Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and the Chinese National Day, I created this Festive Chinese Chicken Dumplings as the symbol of family gatherings and love. In China, dumplings are big family meals. We gather to prepare the food, making the dumplings and fillings. [read more…]

These Kaleidoscopic Chinese Tea Eggs (茶叶蛋) are key parts of a food culture that is at least as old as the Tang Dynasty (1500 years ago). Just peeling them open reveals ancient patterns that resonate in the psychedelic “Tie-Dyed” Hippy dresses of the 1960s and [read more…]

Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) is another classic dish from Sichuan province as old as the Qing Dynasty. You can find this popular selection in Chinese restaurants around the world. Over the centuries, cooks have developed many variations, but the essence of Mapo Tofu has not changed. [read more…]

Walk up almost any food street in China and you will find vendors selling this famous Hot and Sour Noodles (酸辣粉) dish. It is as common as a hotdog stand at an American baseball game and there are often long lines at the best shops. [read more…]

This Rich Drumstick Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken is so subtle that it is sublime—as delicate as it is powerful. That combination makes it one of the most popular dishes worldwide. It originated nearly two centuries ago during the late Qing Dynasty in or around Chongqing [read more…]

Sauteed Tomatoes with Eggs is one of the most common and highly praised dishes in China. It is simple and easy to make. The combination of tomatoes and eggs provide rich nutrients to our diet. Just as importantly, it is so satisfyingly delicious and it [read more…]

This recipe for Shrimp and Broccoli with Garlic Sauce (蒜蓉西兰花炒虾) is not only healthy–it is so easy to make! It only requires a few simple steps with a few ingredients. And you can make a healthy and delicious meal for your friends, loved ones, or [read more…]