by Jaden | Oct 3, 2009 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Pork, Recipes
What you’ll learn: How to fold Chinese dumplings like a pro The importance of pushing extra air out of dumplings How to properly cook Chinese dumplings My mom is a Chinese dumpling wrapping queen. She can mix up a batch of filling ingredients and fold them into...
by Jaden | Sep 15, 2009 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes, Seafood
What you’ll learn: The competitive sport of eating dim sum 🙂 How to prepare T.C Choy’s Asian Bistro’s Fresh Pear and Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe Every time I’m back in Hong Kong, I head straight for a good dim sum restaurant. If you...
by Jaden | Aug 10, 2009 | Asian, Beef, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes
Here’s what you’ll learn: How to choose and buy the freshest Chinese broccoli (gai-lan) The perfect marinade recipe Secrets to no-fail Chinese stir fries Chinese Broccoli (Gai-Lan) Chinese broccoli should be almost all stem and green leaves. Look...
by Jaden | Jul 21, 2009 | Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes
This recipe is from the king of American Chinese cooking, Martin Yan. I was lucky enough to have him personally provide a quote and endorsement for my cookbook, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook. Enjoy this recipe! Back in 2008, I met Chef Martin Yan for the first time. I...
by Jaden | Jan 25, 2009 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipe Collections, Recipes
Don’t put away your party shoes just yet! I know you think that the new year celebrations are over, but for many Asians all over the world, the biggest holiday is yet to come! January 26th is the beginning of Chinese New Year, a 15-day long celebration and the...
by Jaden | Jan 17, 2009 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Recipes
This Marbled Tea Egg recipe serves up eggs with a beautiful marbled surface. They are simmered in a savory liquid with star anise, cinnamon sticks, Sichuan peppercorns, and black tea until soaked with the flavors of the spices and a refreshing tea fragrance. They look...