We will call this the kick-ass Chinese ZiChar version of the popcorn chicken. Chunks of deep-fried battered chicken thigh coated with the butter and salted egg yolk sauce, finish off with fiery chilli padi and fragrant curry leaves.
Originating from Hakka, this traditional chinese delicacy may seem to take a bit of time to prepare but it’s easier than you think. The simple trick to achieving that gorgeous bubbly crisp layer is to prick lots of holes in the skin without puncturing the meat itself. Slather on dark soy sauce and submerge it in hot oil, watch as the delicate layer of skin slowly puff up into that perfect golden brown coating.
Making muah chee in 15 minutes? At home? It may sound preposterous but using a microwave is easy. Its is a traditional snack sold in night markets or now, in food courts. It’s a childhood favourite. Sticky springy pillowy soft mua chee coated with sweet ground roasted peanuts or sweetened black sesame. The best way to eat it is using a toothpick to spear it and pop into one’s mouth.
A simple fusion pasta for those that are fans of “Hae Bee Hiam” (Dried Shrimps Spicy Sambal), this recipe can be simply cooked under 30 minutes!
Here’s an easy way to make Mock Shark’s Fin Soup for your loved ones this CNY season! After mixing the chicken broth with shredded chicken and other ingredients, we season it with Shaoxing wine and light soy sauce. The crab meat and blanched shark’s fin is then added finally. Be slow and steady when thickening […]
We love our Sio Bak (who doesn’t!), and for this CNY season here’s a seasonal twist for you guys to cook a feast for your loved ones this reunion dinner.
Chinese New Year is a time of feasting, lots of eating and glorious food, so sometimes it might be good to serve something cooling (yet tasty) to go with the festivities!
Here’s something truly magnificent, and drool-worthy to be cooking up for this Chinese New Year! Very few things can beat abalone during this festive season, and braised pork belly is nothing short of perfect to go with this.
Fancy doing up some freshly baked tarts for the CNY season? No problem! Tart shells made from scratch, and silky smooth soy milk filling makes this recipe one that is not just worth the effort, but real easy too!
Crispy fried pork chops can be found all around the world, but Hainanese Pork Chop is a favorite east meets west dish that’s easy to cook and enjoyed by the whole family.
New to decorative bento? This will be a fun recipe and especially a treat for the young ones. An hour or so is all you would need to create an eye-catching meal for your kid to bring to school in a snack box.
A unique variation of sze chuan liang mian (麻辣涼面), but using San Remo angel hair pasta, this recipe is bound to be a hit with the mala lovers; one that really plays with your tastebuds with the mala spice and ‘shiok’ cold noodles.
An appropriate way to complement your Christmas feasting, this recipe is wholesome and yummy for the whole family.
Love meat and a jolly good time guys? Here’s an easy and tantalizing recipe for that Christmas dinner.
Finger food during Xmas parties are often good hits with family and friends. We decided this time around on making a very simple guacamole, pairing with cabbage, diced tomatoes, and put it altogether with deep fried chicken karaage goodness (meat!). Wrapping up with a toasted tortilla, and garnish with a tinge of mint leaves, and […]
When you’re buying squids or any seafood look for those that has clear eyes, a shine on their exterior and they should smell fresh.
This works for any type of onions, first cut the onion into half vertically.
Lemongrass has various uses from culinary to medicinal. Most of the time we only use the white portion near the roots.
