Steak Stir Fry, or Chow Steak Kow, as we used to call it at my parents’ restaurant, is not your standard beef stir-fry. Tender, rich ribeye or sirloin steak bites are cooked in a soy garlic sauce—with some American touches!—and served over a bed of crisp bok choy. What is Chow Steak Kow? For our […]
How to Cut a Whole Chicken Chinese-Style
If you’ve ever prepared a whole Chinese chicken, you’ve probably gotten to the last instruction: “Cut up your chicken into bite-sized pieces and serve.” You look at the chicken you worked hard for, and wonder how you’ll get it to the table without making a mess! We understand that for some, it can be a […]
Cantonese Poached Chicken (Bai Qie Ji)
Growing up, Cantonese Poached Chicken is one of those dishes that was always on the table at family dinners. It’s one of the best-loved chicken dishes in Chinese cuisine––Cantonese cuisine more specifically. NOTE: This recipe was originally published in 2014. We have since re-tested and updated it as of January 2020 with new photos, nutrition […]
Fantail Shrimp
Fantail shrimp is one of those retro dishes offered in every Chinese restaurant years ago. I even remember my father ordering fantail shrimp for us kids in the Cantonese restaurants we ate at in Chinatown. Like this timeless fantail shrimp recipe, the shrimp were large, and the batter was light! You may find, however, that […]
Holiday Marshmallow Treats
We love marshmallow treats, and these holiday marshmallow treats have become our entry for this year’s local neighborhood cookie exchange! Our history with marshmallow treats goes way back. My mom made rice krispie treats all the time when I was a kid, and we made them for Sarah and Kaitlin when they were young. Kaitlin […]
Watercress Steamed Meatballs
Inspired by the Chinese meatballs you’ve seen at the Dim Sum restaurants in your local Chinatown, these watercress steamed meatballs incorporate super-healthy watercress and a classic Chinese meatball recipe. Make no mistake about it. As the name suggests, the star of these steamed meatballs is the watercress. Succulent beef with a light, bouncy texture combines with […]
Beef Chow Fun
Beef chow fun is a sleeping favorite among Chinese food lovers. The problem is, the traditional version isn’t widely available, and there aren’t many good recipes out there (until now!). What Is Beef Chow Fun? Beef chow fun is a Cantonese dish made from stir-frying beef, wide rice noodles (he fen or huo fun), scallions, ginger, […]
Butterfly Shrimp with Bacon
Butterfly Shrimp with Bacon is a retro recipe that has graced Chinese restaurant menus going back to the 60s, before I was born. Similar to early Chinese American dishes like Egg Foo Young, Chop Suey, and Chicken Chow Mein, this recipe barely resembles anything you can find in China, but that doesn’t mean it’s not […]
