As someone who hails from a Chinese background, a culture brimming with superstitions and specific dos and don'ts for Chinese New Year, I've always been fascinated by the concept of good luck foods. In our tradition, certain dishes are believed to bring prosperity,...
7 Easy Homemade Cookie Recipes for Chinese New Year
Lunar New Year is all about joy, reflection, and, of course, delicious foods. Drawing from my Chinese heritage and two decades of experience as a recipe developer, I'm excited to share with you a collection of my favorite Chinese New Year cookie recipes. What I love...
Chinese Chicken Spring Rolls Recipe
These Chicken Spring Rolls are light with crisp-crackly skin and small enough to enjoy in 4 bites. The filling is also light, full of tender-crisp, fresh vegetables and you should be able to taste and distinguish every single ingredient in the filling. Delicious and...
Pressure Cooker Chinese Sausage with Brown Rice
This Chinese recipe features some of the best dried and preserved Chinese ingredients: dried shrimp, Chinese sausage and dried mushrooms. Traditionally, this dish is made with white rice or sticky, glutinous rice. But we're using brown rice to create a hearty,...
Chinese Broccoli Recipe with Garlicky Ginger Miso
You're gonna love this zesty Chinese Broccoli recipe (or Gai Lan recipe), the superhero of Chinese vegetables. Tender, leafy greens, dressed up in a snazzy garlic and ginger miso ensemble, ready to give your taste buds a kick in the pants. Whether you're a die-hard...
Best Chinese Potsticker Dumplings
These Potsticker Dumplings are easier to make than you think, and they taste so better than the store-bought ones! Crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle, with an addictive dipping sauce! Why This Potsticker Dumplings Recipe Is So Good Perfect potstickers from...
Chinese Steamed Buns
These Chinese Steamed Buns are pockets of steamy goodness, just waiting for you to fill them with tender meats, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and ooey-gooey sauces. Why This Chinese Steamed Bun Recipe Is So Good Simple dough that can be...
Chinese Sausage and Rice Recipe
Chinese Sausage is an umami-rich, sweet yet savory delight. It's like the rockstar of Chinese cuisine, and I'm here to show you how to pair it with perfectly cooked white rice and a homemade sweet soy sauce. Why This Chinese Sausage And Rice Is So Good...
Chinese Marbled Tea Egg Recipe
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...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chinese Sausage
Roasted Brussels sprouts are paired with savory-sweet cured Chinese sausage (lap cheong 腊肠) for an unforgettable dish. You'll learn my go-to Chinese sausage brand and more dishes that feature one of my favorite ingredients. Why This Recipe Works Savory-sweet, smoky...