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scallion and ginger poussin served
Chicken

Scallion and Ginger Roasted Poussin Recipe

In China, we have an old tradition, which is to cook poussin (童子鸡 tóng zǐ jī) during summer for children. Many Chinese people believe that eating poussin will help to boost their immune system as well as help them grow. I found out that some local supermarkets here in the […]

ground pot chicken served
Chicken

Ground Pot Chicken (Di Guo Ji) with Pot-stick Naan Recipe

Diguo Chicken (地锅鸡 dì guō jī), literally means ground pot chicken. This dish is traditionally cooked with a huge wok sitting on the ground, hence the name. The origin of this dish is believed to be in Xuzhou (徐州 xú zhōu), most local residents are fishermen, when eating on the […]

pork and fennel stalks and fronds dumplings ready to eat
Dumplings, Pork

Pork and Fennel Stalks & Fronds Dumplings Recipe

Fennel (茴香 huí xiāng) is one of my favourite vegetables in China, not only because of the taste but also because of its amazing health benefits. Except, I was used to cooking the stalks and fronds instead of the root. Minced pork mixed with finely chopped fennel stalks, fennel fronds […]

handmade chinese dumpling wrappers finished
Staples

Handmade Chinese Dumpling Wrappers Recipe

Chinese dumplings are an iconic dish, especially during Chinese New Year. It’s easy to make, and one of the reasons I love to make this dish is that I could pretty much use any ingredients that I have left in my fridge as the stuffing. Also, it is a good […]

shumai served
Dumplings, Pork

Authentic Shumai (Siu Mai) Chinese Steamed Dumplings Recipe

Shumai is one of the most unique Chinese dumpling dishes in existence. For starters, they’re bigger than your typical pot-sticker, meaning there’s more stuffing. Furthermore, Shumai are not completely closed as the top remains slightly open to allow for some toppings. Traditionally, these topics would be orange fish roe but […]