In this post, we bring the heavenly taste and vibrant colours of sweet and sour to seafood, topped with pineapple. This is the taste of happiness, one that will really wow your guests! So, sometimes I wonder, why is the sweet and sour flavour so attractive, and one of the […]
Sometimes when I don’t want to eat meat, mushrooms and tofu are my go-to options for a meat-free but still tasty meal. Mushrooms are commonly used in China to replace meat in a dish, most probably because of its unique umami, which is a savoury taste found in meat among […]
As a proud northern Chinese, I can live my life without rice, but I can’t survive without noodles. When it’s winter, all the noodle shops around the neighbourhood are full during meal times. You can smell the delicious soup noodles even across the street. One of my favourite memories is […]
Ah… sweet and sour (糖醋 táng cù)! I mean, what is there not to love. It has that magic taste that hits all the right taste buds giving you the ultimate comforting feeling. I love sweet and sour and if I am tired and hungry that’s normally the first thing […]
If you’re a meat lover, look no further because this authentic Chinese dish calls to you! In this post, we’re going to make a type of popular Chinese beef and leek pie. This originates from a Hebei dish (香河肉饼 xiāng hé ròu bǐng ), a pie that has very thin […]
There is something about cold days and soup that make me feel so warm and fuzzy. I have to admit that I am a soup lover. A lot of times when I eat, I feel I am one soup away from that perfect meal experience. There are quite a few […]
Spicy, sweet, sour, and salty, mixed with garlic and ginger; a perfect combination to reach umami levels! Are you a fan of Sichuan dishes? Do you want to enjoy a nice meatless meal with heavenly flavours? Yuxiang Aubergine is an authentic Chinese dish that’s perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone […]
Jingjiang Pork（京酱肉丝 jīng jiàng ròu sī）literally means Julienned Pork with Peking Sauce, and obviously, nothing is more Peking sauce than Peking Duck sauce! It’s also an authentic Chinese dish that you won’t find on most restaurant menus. It was said, the creator of this dish was this old man Mr. Chen, […]
Xianbing（馅饼 xiàn bǐng ）which essentially is a type of meat pie that’s very popular in China. It is easy to cook, comes with loads of variations, and is one of my go-to dishes when I have very limited ingredients at home.
Yuxiang Pork (鱼香肉丝 yú xiāng ròu sī) is a very popular dish in China. Yuxiang (鱼香 yú xiāng) here literally means “fish flavoured”. It has a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spiciness, and that makes it pair well with rice. The story says, Yuxiang Pork was originally created by […]
