Soy Sauce Chicken is a beloved Chinese dish that you’ve probably seen before hanging in a Chinatown restaurant window somewhere. We have a recipe for the traditional version of soy sauce chicken, which is ridiculously delicious, but in my dad’s attempt to nail down a superior flavor and look, his recipe is a bit time […]
Lao Gan Ma Noodles & The Godmother of The Godmother Sauces
If you have never heard of The Godmother’s Chili Crisp Sauce or The Godmother’s Black Bean Sauce, get out from under your rock because you are MISSING OUT. Simply put, everyone who has tried her sauces is hooked. We’ve mentioned these Lao Gan Ma (“The Godmother”) sauces here and there in recipe posts over the […]
Shanghai Style Pork Zongzi (Sticky Rice Dumplings)
Zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings, are almost like a Chinese version of the tamale––sticky rice is wrapped in bamboo leaves with other fillings, and steamed. I’ll be using both the Chinese word “zongzi” and the term “sticky rice dumpling” interchangeably in this article! The major difference between Shanghai Style Pork Zongzi (上海肉粽子) and Cantonese Style […]
Cantonese Steamed Milk Egg Pudding (双皮奶)
If you’re sitting there wondering what this Cantonese Steamed Milk Egg Pudding (双皮奶 – shuang pi nai) tastes like, I would describe it almost like a Chinese version of Creme Brulee, but without the crunchy sugar top. In fact, if you WERE to torch some sugar on top of this Hong-Kong-style custard, I bet you […]
Dongbei Guo Bao Rou (Crispy Sweet & Sour Pork)
This Dongbei Guo Bao Rou (东北鍋包肉) looks and sounds distant to many. The lighter color of the finished dish may also seem curious compared to our typical dark soy sauce braised dishes or brightly colored Chinese takeout recipes. You’ll also notice that there’s no English translation here. As I see it, Guo Bao Rou is […]
21 One-Pot Meals to Please Picky Eaters
If you’re here it means you suffer from picky eaters in your life, and you need some quick and easy options to shut them up and feed them with minimal hassle. We’ve rounded up 21 one-pot (bonus!) meals to please even the pickiest people. Growing up, being picky about food was not an option. You […]
Chinese Rib Tips: Fall Apart Tender Takeout-Style
Today I’m going into full dad mode to educate you all about pork rib tips––as in the cut of meat and my recipe for fall-part tender, Chinese Takeout Style Pork Rib Tips! Pork rib tips are a less common cut of the pork rib, but are one of the best kept secrets of Chinese cooking! […]
Weeknight “Slop” (Rice with Eggs, Avocado & Chili)
Weeknight slop. That caught your attention didn’t it? Yes, you read that right. It’s my go-to weeknight recipe. Faithful, tried, and true. This is not a recipe that is search engine optimized. It is not a recipe that is particularly pretty. It is not going to win you effusive compliments with the dinner party set. […]