by Jay | Feb 27, 2022 | Asian, Chinese, Pork
This is truly a flavor from my hometown. Like the “Lion’s Head” Meatball Soup, this dish is from Huaiyang Cuisine in the Jiangsu and Shanghai region. I probably never ate this dish after I left home for my college. It has been almost 30 years. I never cooked this dish...
by Jay | Dec 19, 2021 | Asian, Chinese, Fusion, Pork, Uncategorized
I first learned of this dish at a Chinese restaurant in Flushing, NY. The owner/chef was from Taiwan, and the restaurant has survived fierce competition for many years. It is not a fancy restaurant and only serves home cooking dishes. I heard Michelin Guide once sent...
by Jay | Dec 12, 2021 | Asian, Chinese, Uncategorized, Veggie
I rarely share veggie recipes. This doesn’t mean I don’t cook veggies. Most of time, I simply stir fry vegetables, such as spinach, napa cabbage, and bok choy, with just a pinch of salt and 1-2 tbsp oil. Among all the veggies I cook, green beans are an exception. It...
by Jay | Nov 7, 2021 | Asian, Bakery, Chinese, Fusion
This is the other half of the recipe of Chinese Pork Bun. I grew up in a region doesn’t cook much wheat-based foods. I am not familiar with wheat/flour recipes. The bun/flatbreads used in Roujiamo look all the same to me. However, if you do research online, you find...
by Jay | Oct 31, 2021 | Asian, Chinese, Fusion, Pork
I grew up in a region that grows both rice and wheat. Comparing to people from places that only grow wheat, we don’t put as much enthusiasm to wheat-based foods, which have simple ingredients but need more effort and skills. To me, the variation of flour (all-purpose...
by Jay | Aug 29, 2021 | Asian, Chinese, drinks, Rice, Veggie
Like the veggie smoothie shared before, this is another very personal recipe (with varied ingredients) I use very often since I bought into the concept of smoothies with different ingredients for different occasions. Unlike the veggie/fruit one, ingredients used in...
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