The bone broth craze has taken over the US in recent years. I remember how confused I was when articles from coveted food magazines started touting the benefits of bone broth. Bone broth, specifically a daikon pork bone soup (萝卜排骨汤), was a weekly staple at our house. In those days, the pork bones would take…
Creamy kimchi pasta is a delicious fusion dish that pays its dues to Alfredo pasta. The sharpness of the kimchi cuts the heavy cream and parmesan that make up the base of this Italian-inspired dish. If you want to get fancy and try upping the flavor profile, add some pancetta and make it more similar…
I had my first strawberry matcha latte at Boba Guys when I visited San Francisco back in 2015. At that time, I thought fruit in bubble tea was a strange concept, but the fruit was a refreshing addition to a typically heavy drink. This strawberry matcha latte recipe is so easy to make at home…
This Chinese salt and pepper tofu recipe is the perfect vegetarian/vegan meal for those looking for something quick, easy, and protein-rich. Similar to my salt and pepper shrimp recipe, we use the same simple seasonings. However, instead of frying the tofu in a pan, we coat it in some cornstarch and put it in the…
What is gyudon (beef bowl)? Gyudon is a popular Japanese quick meal consisting of thinly sliced beef simmered in a delicious savory-sweet sauce made up of mirin, sake, and soy sauce. Eggs are incorporated into the stir-fried beef at the end for extra protein and fluffy texture. This Japanese beef rice bowl is great for…
Salt and pepper shrimp (椒盐虾) is a crowd favorite Cantonese dish for those who love anything salty and crunchy (like well-done fries or potato chips)! The salt and pepper mixture is great on a number of proteins such as salt and pepper squid, salt and pepper tofu, and salt and pepper pork ribs. The great…
Summers in Shanghai are blistering hot. Even as someone who loves a piping hot bowl of noodles on any given day, those couple of months were unbearable. If I was craving noodles, my mom would make peanut sesame cold noodles (花生芝麻凉面) to quell those needs. This recipe only requires a quick mix of a variety…
