Mapo Tofu, a Sichuan classic, brings together firm tofu, richly caramelized ground pork, and a spicy, numbing sauce featuring Sichuan peppercorns and fermented black beans. This iconic dish harmonizes bold flavors—spicy, savory, and umami—in a comforting blend, showcasing the distinctive taste of Chinese cuisine. Serve it over steamed rice for a delightful culinary experience.
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Vietnamese Style Beef Meatballs
Vietnamese Style Beef Meatballs, or Bò Viên, are a delightful and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of Vietnamese cuisine. These meatballs are crafted with a harmonious blend of succulent ground beef, fragrant spices, and are often accompanied by a classic dipping sauce, known as nuoc cham. What are the components? 1. Succulent Ground Beef: The foundation of these meatballs is high-quality ground beef, which provides a juicy and tender texture. The use of lean ground beef ensures a balance between richness and a clean, meaty flavor. 2. Aromatic Spices: Vietnamese cuisine is renowned for its use of aromatic herbs and spices. In the case of these meatballs, you’ll find…
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Pad See Ew
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Beef Pad See Ew – a Thai stir-fried noodle masterpiece featuring tender slices of beef, wide rice noodles, and vibrant Chinese broccoli, all wok-tossed in a savory blend of soy, oyster, and fish sauces. A perfect harmony of sweet and savory, this dish is sure to transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Thailand. 🍜✨
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Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)
Gyudon is a popular Japanese dish known for its simplicity, comforting, and delicious flavors. The name “Gyudon” is a combination of two Japanese words: “gyu” meaning beef and “don” referring to a bowl of rice. Gyudon is a popular Japanese dish known for its simplicity, comforting, and delicious flavors. The name "Gyudon" is a combination of two Japanese words: "gyu" meaning beef and "don" referring to a bowl of rice. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comments below! Stay tuned for more recipes! xx, CWC
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Scallion Pancake (Cong You Bing)
My favourite type of savoury pancake. Flaky, chewy, scallion pancake loaded with chopped scallion. This is definitely for those scallion lovers – you will definitely enjoy this recipe. What is a Scallion Pancake? A scallion pancake or “cong you bing” is a popular street food item in China and Taiwan. It’s also known as “green onion pancake”, it features savoury leavened flatbread folded together with butter or chicken fat and minced scallions. It differs from Western pancakes because it is made from dough versus batter. It is laminated together creating the most amazing flaky yet chewy texture – similar to a crossiant. What ingredients do I need? Aside from the…
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Mexican Burrito Bowl
When I visited Mexico a couple years ago – I feel in love with the food. I mean – who wouldn’t? Mexican food is packed full of flavour, uses the freshest ingredients and truly is the best combination of flavour and texture in one meal. Whenever I’m in the mood for something easy for dinner, this is a perfect option. Delicious and juicy pulled pork paired with Mexican rice, black beans, fresh pico de gallo, avocado, and sweet corn. What is in a Burrito Bowl? A burrito bowl is pretty much exactly what it sounds like – items you would normally put in a Burrito wrap but instead in a…
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How-to Experience Chinese Hot Pot at Home
This is a guide on how to create authentic Chinese Beef Hot Pot at Home with the correct ingredients, tools, and equipment.
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Sesame Balls with Red Bean Paste (Jian Dui)
Popular Chinese street food item featuring deep-fried glutinous rice balls filled with sweetened red bean paste.
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Coconut Red Bean Ice Drink (紅豆冰)
Delicious Hong Kong Style Cafe "hong dou bing" featuring sweetened red bean paste, coconut milk, evaporated milk, crushed ice, and ice cream.
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Teriyaki Spam Musubi
Seasoned sushi rice with lightly seared Spam and coated with Edo Japan’s delicious Teriyaki Sauce makes this musubi a delicious quick and easy snack.
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Lemon Dill Orzo with Sausage and Peas
Easy, simple, summer inspired pasta ready in less than 30 minutes. You know I love easy pasta recipes, this one is one of those. This is what I consider my “clear-out-the-fridge” pasta because it utilizes ingredients that are always stocked in my fridge/pantry. Butter, Italian sausage, onion, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, lemon, dill, parmesan… mmm. It’s super light and I promise it’ll become a new favourite in your household. What is Orzo? Orzo? Risoni? It’s a versatile short-cut pasta shaped like the grain of rice. It’s made with semolina flour (durum wheat). It’s easy to cook, pairs well with pasta sauce, or in a simple pasta salad! It’s quickly become of…
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Pork Katsu Sando
Travelling through Japan, this was one of my favourite quick snack items to grab from the convenience store or local street vendors prior to hopping on the bullet train. Katsu Sandos is short for Katsu Sandwiches. They originated from Japan and they are typically filled with Pork Katsu or Ebi Katsu- they are super delicious and easy to eat. What is a Katsu Sando? Katsu Sando is short for Katsu Sandwich. It involves pork cutlets that are tenderized, marinated in salt and pepper, then coated in flour, dipped in egg, and covered with panko. Then it’s deep fried until golden brown, then sandwiched between shokupan (thick cut white bread), spread…
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Japanese Takoyaki | Octopus Balls
Takoyaki “octopus balls” are one of my favourite Japanese street food items. They originated from Osaka, Japan. Classic ingredients involve octopus, scallion, and ginger. For this recipe, I’ve modified it slightly by adding my favourite toppings: octopus, imitation crab meat, scallion. We then finish it with Japanese Kewpie mayo, homemade Takoyaki sauce, scallion, nori, and bonito flakes. Super delicious and easy to make at home! What is a Takoyaki? Takoyaki is a famous Japanese street food item that originated from Osaka, Japan. Takoyaki is usually sold by street vendors, supermarkets, and restaurants in Japan. As it originated in Osaka, there are famous street vendors there that sell world-class takoyaki. “Tako”…
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Brown Sugar Boba Mille Crepe Cake
Brown sugar boba mille crepe cake? Say what? This idea came about when I was eating a mille crepe cake while enjoying a brown sugar boba tea. I thought to myself, why not both? So I took my favourite mille crepe cake recipe and added my favourite brown sugar boba tea recipe to create… *magic*. What is a Boba Mille Crepe Cake? A mille crepe cake is a French cake made of multiple layers. The word “mille” means “a thousand”, so it is implying the many layers of the cake. The cake is formed by layering individual layers of crepe with cream continuously until it’s formed. It’s then set in…
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Braised Pork Belly Bao Buns | Gua Bao
Introducing a soft, pillowy, fluffy steamed bao buns that are filled with Chinese braised pork belly. Then topped with kimchi, pickled daikon, and fresh scallion. Deliciousness in 3 or maybe 2 bites? So good you’ll want to eat them all. I’ve included all my tricks and secrets below. https://youtu.be/yORoyG4YWs0 What is a Bao Bun? Bao is a steamed, fluffy, white plain bun. It is very similar to a Chinese “mantou”. Gua bao is said to have been originated from Fujian, China however it is now known as a popular street food item in Taiwan. Typically it is served with braised pork belly, pickled mustard greens, peanuts, and cilantro. Chinese braised…
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The BEST Chinese Beef & Broccoli Stir fry
Beef and broccoli is an iconic stir-fry duo- some would even dare say probably the best. I’ve grown up eating Chinese beef and broccoli stir-fry pretty much my whole life. I have vivid memories of pairing this dish with rice at the dinner table. You pair succulent and soft strip loin beef with crisp broccoli, then it’s topped with a soy sauce slurry. This combination is like no other and I’ve included all my tricks and tips to help create the BEST beef and broccoli stir-fry ever! Secret Ingredient Whenever you have beef and broccoli from Chinese takeout, the beef is always super tender. Some restaurants use meat tenderizer but…
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Pad Thai
Pad Thai us a stir-fried rice noodle dish that is commonly sold as street food in Thailand. It has an iconic flavour profile and is loved by those that have had it. It’s created with various ingredients but typically made with rice noodle, chicken, beef, tofu, shrimp, bean sprouts, peanuts, and egg. The ingredients are sautéed together in a wok, it is then tossed with the iconic Paid Thai sauce that features tamarind paste to give the iconic sourness to it. I’ve tested and tried many recipes and the recipe below is a combination of my trials and tribulations. Inspired by the famous iconic Thai street food- Pad Thai. Sautéed…
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Chinese Pork and Shiitake Stuffed Zucchini
This is one of my favourite Chinese dishes ever. It’s comforting, healthy, delicious, and super easy to make. Steamed Pork Stuffed Zucchini is a must-try recipe! Zucchinis are one of my favourite vegetables to steam with, they are neutral in flavour and have great soft texture to them. That’s why they’re such a great canvas for soaking up the delicious juices from the pork and shiitake filling. Once steamed, top with soy sauce slurry for optimal umami flavours. A Chinese-inspired Zucchini stuffed with minced pork and shiitake mushrooms. Steamed and then served with a Chinese slurry. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comments below! Stay tuned…
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Vegan Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae)
Introducing the Vegan version to the classic Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae). This is one of my favourite Korean inspired recipes ever. This is absolutely delicious, packed with spice and umami flavour. A classic dish I promise will also become a staple in your household. A vegan version of the classic Korean inspired Kimchi Stew. It is packed full of flavour, includes kimchi, mushrooms, noodles, tofu, scallion. Such an amazing and hearty stew. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comments below! Stay tuned for more recipes! xx, CWC
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Spicy Korean Cheesy Corn Dogs
A delicious inspired take on the iconic Korean Corn Dog. There have been so many viral videos of people trying out the Korean corn dog and having that iconic cheese pull. I’ve tested and tried out so many recipes and the one below is by far the best recipe ratio to achieve a perfect, crunchy, and delicious Korean inspired corn dog. For this recipe I was inspired by one of my favourite ramen noodles- Buldak Spicy Cheese. That sauce is FIRE but absolutely delicious. Decided to incorporate it as a sauce and it is so good! What is the Korean Corn Dog? It’s a delicious take on the Western corndog.…
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Beef Bulgogi Dumplings (3 Ways)
An easy and delicious beef bulgogi dumpling recipe that allows you to say “no” to frozen store-bought dumplings forever! Dumplings are filled with Big Batch Beef, scallion, fresh napa cabbage, sweet carrots, ginger, onions, and garlic. Dumplings are quick to prepare especially when using Big Batch Beef and can be cooked in several different ways. Making these dumplings are fun, quick, and so much better than frozen store-bought dumplings. 3 ways to cook them: Steamed: 2. Pan-fried 3. Dumpling Soup An easy anddelicious beef bulgogi dumpling recipe that allows you to say “no” to frozenstore-bought dumplings forever! Dumplings are filled with Big Batch Beef,scallion, fresh napa cabbage, sweet carrots, ginger,…
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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Pizza
Recently KFC and Pizza Hut partnered together to create “Popcorn Chicken Pizza”. I’m sure you’ve seen the foodies all over this. In case you haven’t- well here’s another one talking about it but this time… we’re going to make it at home BUT better. That’s right you heard it here first. This recipe below is 1000% better than the Popcorn Chicken Pizza. Let me tell you why. We’re going to do a Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Pizza featuring a spicy gochujang tomato sauce, crispy Taiwanese popcorn chicken, charred sweet corn, cheesy mozzarella, Japanese mayo, drizzle of honey, and some crispy Thai basil. Trust me when I say this recipe below is…
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Vietnamese Rare Beef Salad | Bò Tái Chanh
A delicious Vietnamese appetizer featuring sliced rare beef marinated in lime juice and fish sauce, topped with fresh basil, pickled onions, scallions, chilies, garlic chips, and peanuts!
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Easy Japanese Onigiri (rice balls) | Tuna, Salmon, Corn filling
Making onigiri brings me back evident memories when I spent 1 month in Japan travelling and exploring. I absolutely fell in love with the culture and more importantly the food. My morning routine included walking across my hostel to the 7-11. Purchasing an onigiri with the Lipton Milk Tea drink (iykyk). And then off I went to enjoy my day. This recipe is a super way to create onigiri in the comfort of your own home. What is Onigiri? Onigiri is an original Japanese snack. They are rice balls (often triangle shaped) made from seasoned sushi rice, filled with your choice of topping, and then wrapped with nori (seaweed). Onigiris…
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Blueberry Lemon Muffins with a Crumble Topping
A delicious take on the classic blueberry muffin. This is one of my favourite recipes ever. I will warn you that these are super delicious and extremely addicting (as I just ate 3 in 1 sitting). Juicy plump blueberries with tart spring of lemon zest. Topped with a delicious and crunchy crumble. Mmmmm. A recipe that isn’t too sweet, is fluffy, extremely moist, and super inviting. A perfect recipe when having guests over and wanting to have your house smelling absolutely delicious. A delicious version on the classic blueberry muffins. Trust me when I say these will be gone so quickly leaving your kitchen smelling absolutely delicious! Let me know…
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Sesame Tang Yuan | Glutinous Rice Balls
Tang Yuan or “Tong Yuen” in Cantonese which is a glutinous rice ball served plain or filled with sesame or peanuts. It is then served with a ginger syrup, it is absolutely delicious. This is typically served on the last day of the festival (Lantern Festival) as it looks smooth and round like the moon to symbolize harmony and reunion. This was one of my favourite desserts to eat growing up, I hope you enjoy it as well! A classic Chinese dessert with glutinous rice balls wrapped in sesame balls served with a ginger syrup. So delicious. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comments below! Stay…
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Hainanese Chicken Rice
This is absolutely one of my favourite ways to cook and eat chicken. I had fond memories eating this as a child growing up. Hainanese Chicken Rice is a poached chicken that is served with chicken stock infused rice with garlic and shallot oil. It is then paired with three different types of sauces: soy garlic, chilli garlic, and ginger scallion. The reason I absolutely love this dish is because of the fact that every part of the chicken is used in the cooking process! The broth from the chicken is used to create the chicken rice along with the 3 sauces! I’ve tried and tested this recipe over ~20…
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Taiwanese Tapioca Ball Dessert | Sweet Potato and Ube Balls
The first time I had this was in Jiufen, Taiwan and I fell absolutely in love with the chewiness and texture with the tapioca balls. Traditionally they are made with taro but I love ube and sweet potato so that is what I’ve recreated it with. This bowl also highlights nodes of Cantonese cuisine in it with the coconut milk sago inspired by my other love- taro sago dessert (recipe on the blog). Basically it’s a big bowl of all my inspirations and things that I love: Chewy Ube & Sweet Potato balls, refreshing Grass Jelly, sweet Red Bean, rich Ginger infused Coconut Milk with Sago, fresh Mango, and a…
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Chinese Steamed Garlic Shrimp with Vermicelli Noodles
This classic Cantonese Style Shrimp is one of my favourite ways to cook shrimp. It is packed full of flavour from the sautéed ginger and garlic with the shrimp juices all soaked into the warm and chewy vermicelli noodles. You can use live or frozen shrimp for this recipe, it will end up tasting absolutely delicious! This is a classic Cantonese dish with delicious steamed prawns packed with ginger, garlic on a bed of vermicelli noodles. Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comments below! Stay tuned for more recipes! xx, CWC
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Luo Song Tong | Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup 羅宋湯 | Instant Pot
Luo Song Tong is a classic Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup. This is extremely famous and always served at a Hong Kong Style cafe. I order this soup with a classic Portuguese Baked Chicken Rice (iykyk) every time I’m there. It is delicious, slightly sour, and packed full of vegetables. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! What is Luo Song Tong | Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup? Borscht is a traditional Russian dish known for its classic “red” colour from the beets, “sour” flavour, and served with a delicious dollop of sour cream on top. “羅宋湯” translates to “Russian Soup” in Chinese. This soup was actually…
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Classic Apple Pie
Right as the weather drops below 10 C and a leaf falls onto the ground you can best believe that my kitchen will be smelling like a pie shop. I will find any excuse to make an apple pie because some of the fondest memories I had with my family was sharing an apple pie with some fresh vanilla icecream. Where to even start than ask why have I never posted an apple pie recipe before? The reason for that is because I was never satisfied with my apple pie recipes so I’ve tested and tweaked so many apple pie recipes that I have finally figured out the best way…
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The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This week we’re talking about grilled cheese sandwich. I’m not talking just any grilled cheese, we’re discussing the secret to the ULTIMATE grilled cheese sandwich. Everyone claims that they make the best grilled cheese sandwich but I promise you that I make the best grilled cheese sandwich. We’re talking spicy kimchi, crispy bacon, sweet and crisp apples, various of cheeses, all sandwiched between two slices of Alive & Rise Toast or your choice of thick sourdough bread. Then grilled on a cast iron for optimal texture until golden brown. Seems like a very strange combo but trust me when I say it will invoke ALL of your flavour profiles. Cheesy,…
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Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae)
Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae) is one of my most favourite Korean recipes ever! This is a staple in our household and I make this dish at least once a week! This stew is so delicious, packed with amazing flavour. I promise you will love this recipe and it will soon become a classic in your household as well! Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Dinner Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 10 Cook Time:10 Total Time: 20 INGREDIENTS Meat Marinade 2 lb pork shoulder (pork butt) cubed into 1″ pieces 2 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp sesame oil Stew 1 tbsp oil 1/2 onion sliced into strips 3 cloves of garlic minced…
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Sesame Crusted Tuna Bowls
Looking for a super easy and nutritious dinner in less than 30 minutes? This is the perfect recipe for you! This recipe is delicious and light and incorporates the most delicious tastes of sesame crusted tuna! I pair it with some mixed greens, carrots, homemade kimchi, micro greens, and top it with a soft poached egg for extra added richness! Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Dinner/ Lunch Servings: 2 Prep Time: 15 Cook Time:10 Total Time: 25 INGREDIENTS 2 Tuna Steaks (frozen/ fresh) 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp mirin 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup sesame seeds Toppings: 1 carrot julienned 1 cup…
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Chicken Pho “Pho Ga” | Instant Pot
Growing up, I never typically ordered Chicken Pho (Pho Ga) at restaurants because we all know that beef pho is definitely more of a popular “signature” choice. That and the fact that growing up in a place where we have amazing Alberta beef- it’s basically a no-brainer. It wasn’t until a couple years ago when I had a major craving for Pho and it was snow storming outside did I stumble upon Chicken Pho. Chicken Pho is 100% an amazing choice to make right in the comfort of your own home when you’re wanting that delicious Vietnamese comfort food without wanting to spend hours preparing it. Chicken Pho vs. Beef…
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Golden Turmeric Oat Milk Latte
Growing up my dad was obsessed with turmeric, he would put it in everything and I was always so interested in what this magic product was. Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa of the ginger family. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses. You may see it very often in curry dishes as it helps to give a bright and vibrant colour. Turmeric has many health benefits for you! It has anti-inflammatory benefits, lowers heart disease and cholesterol, and is a great detoxification for your body by helping to get rid of any toxins. It also…
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Prosciutto Zucchini Creamy Pasta
A delicious and savoury way to make cream pasta! This one day I peered into my fridge and all I saw was some leftover zucchini and prosciutto- thought to myself, “Let’s try this in a cream sauce” and voila that’s how this dish was created! Since then, I’ve made this recipe a handful of times each time with a different person saying that they loved it. This recipe is quite easy and delicious to make- I promise you will love it as well. Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Dinner Servings: 2 Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 20 Total Time: 30 INGREDIENTS 4 oz. spaghetti Kosher salt 1/2 medium zucchini diced 150 g…
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Super Easy Eggs Benedict Recipe
A super simple & delicious eggs benedict recipe for you to try out! This is a classic breakfast & brunch dish, it’s definitely easier to make than you would think! Full recipe and tips below, hope you love this recipe as much as my family and I do! Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Breakfast Servings: 2 Prep Time: 10 Cook Time:10 Total Time: 20 INGREDIENTS Poached Eggs: 3 cups boiling water 1/8 cup vinegar 4 eggs Hollandaise 1/4 cup melted butter 2 egg yolks 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp Garlic Plus Powder (optional) 1/4 tsp salt Pinch of paprika powder Toppings: 8 pieces of prosciutto Medium roma tomato sliced vertically 1 tsp coconut…
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Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry (番茄炒蛋)
What is Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry? Chinese tomato egg stir-fry is a classic Chinese dish for many Chinese people. Growing up this was my absolute favourite dish that my mother would make. The flavours of this simple dish are delicious and it’s definitely a savoury and comforting meal. If you’ve had it before, you know why you love this dish so much and would want to make it again. For those that haven’t had it yet, it may not sound like much but I promise you it sure is delicious! Everyone has their own take on this dish but below is my take on how to make this classic Chinese…
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Dan Bing 蛋餅 (Taiwanese Egg Crepe Roll)
One of my fondest memories in Taiwan was having Dan Bing for breakfast each morning. Dan Bing 蛋餅 is a Taiwanese egg roll crepe, it is usually sold by street vendors each morning. It was so fascinating watching the street vendors prepare this simple yet delicious dish so quickly! I was in awe and had to try to recreate it when I came back home. Dan Bing is pretty much a savoury crepe with a thin scrambled egg on top that is filled with various toppings such as cheese, bacon, cilantro, pork floss, corn, scallion, or ham! It is then rolled up and drizzled with some delicious soy paste or…
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Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Savoury Sizzling Crepe)
Bánh Xèo, pronounced “ban-say-oh” is definitely one of my favourite Vietnamese dishes! It is a crispy savoury crepe made of turmeric, flour, coconut cream, rice flour, salt, and water. It is then stuffed with ingredients such as: shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, onions, scallion, and mung beans! The name refers to the sound the batter makes when it’s poured into the hot skillet! Bánh Xèo literally means “sizzling cake”. You typically serve this dish with lettuce, mint leaves, basil leaves, cilantro and dip it in the Vietnamese dipping sauce (Nước chấm). This dish is so unique and has such an amazing flavour profile, if you’ve never tried it before I’m sure you…
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Thai Pork Stirfry | ‘Pad Krapow Moo’
Stir fry lovers, this one is for you. Ground pork stir-fried with string beans, lemongrass and aromatics such as ginger, lime, garlic, and chilies served over quinoa rice w/ a sunny-side up egg has become one of my favourite dishes to make. This dish is super easy to make and ready in literally less than 30 minutes, trust. Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Dinner Servings: 2 Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 20 Total Time: 30 INGREDIENTS 1 cup minced pork (250g) 1/2 cup string beans (green beans) washed with ends cut, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 red Thai chili pepper diced finely (optional) 4 cloves garlic minced 1 lime 1/4 cup…
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Delicious Cheesy Pesto Babka
Babka is a Jewish bread made of rich brioche dough that is spread out and rolled with a filling. Typically it’s filled with chocolate or cinnamon but sometimes it can also be with a savoury filling! Typically when I go for savoury breads my go-to choices are cheese or pesto, so I thought why not combine both into a delicious babka? This recipe takes a bit of time but promise you the wait is definitely worth it! Your house will smell AH-MAZING! Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Appetizer Servings: 1 loaf Prep Time: 10 hours Cook Time: 35-45 mins Total Time: ~1 hour INGREDIENTS For the Dough: 1/4 cup milk 1 package active…
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Delicious Blackberry Galette
Galettes have become my new found favourite baked good to make! They are super easy to make and they always taste delicious- I mean sweetened fruit under a buttery flakey crust? What’s not to love! What is a Galette? A galette is basically an open-faced pie or an easier version of a pie (in my opinion). There’s no need to create a lattice or make a 2nd crust- it also basically tastes the exact same as a pie! I use my all time favourite pie dough recipe found below as a base and then I fill it with whatever fresh fruits I have at home. Typically either peaches, apples, or…
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Nepalese Chicken Curry
Growing up I had fond memories of eating this at my friend Pratiksha’s house for dinner! Her mom would make this delicious dish and it was always so aromatic and packed with a delicious punch. This recipe below is inspired by Chef Suni’s recipe, she has so many other amazing Nepalese recipes! This curry has the most amazing aroma of ginger, garlic, and so many other delicious spices! This chicken curry recipe is so delicious and so easy to make- promise you will enjoy it! Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Dinner Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 Cook Time:45 Total Time: 50 INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp cumin powder/seeds 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp…
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Delicious Eggs Benedict Recipe
Brunch is my favourite meal of all time, it combines two of truly my favourite things in life- eggs and sleeping in. Eggs Benedict are my favourite to cook whenever I have guests over for brunch. Always a crowd favourite and I promise this recipe will win your crowd over too. The process definitely requires some multi-tasking but promise you the end result will be worth it completley! Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Brunch Servings: 2 Prep Time: 30 Cook Time: 60 Total Time: 90 INGREDIENTS Poached Eggs: 3 cups boiling water 1/8 cup vinegar 2 eggs Hollandaise 1/4 cup melted butter 2 egg yolks 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp Garlic…
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Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes
I must warn you that these potatoes are EXTREMELY addicting and super delicious! They are so easy to eat and a staple whenever making my eggs benedict. I swear the secret to why these are so delicious is the brown sugar! It slightly caramelizes while cooking and provides the potatoes with the most delicate and delicious crunch! Enjoy! Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Breakfast Servings: 2 Prep Time: 5 Cook Time: 45 Total Time: 50 INGREDIENTS 1 lb of small mini potatoes (3 medium potatoes) with skin on, washed & cut in half 2 tbsp of olive oil 3 garlic cloves minced (optional) 1 tsp onion powder 1 tbsp garlic plus powder…
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Chinese Beef Brisket | Instant Pot
Whenever I visit Hong Kong style cafes, I will always order this dish with “ho fan” noodles. This dish incorporates the most amazing flavours from the savoury beef to the incredible crunch of the daikon and carrot. All tied in together with the most amazing aroma of star anise, Chinese five spice, and lemongrass. Traditional Cantonese beef brisket has no lemongrass, but recently I tried this and I absolutely LOVED it! If you want to stick to the traditional route, you are more than welcome to take this out. This dish still tastes delicious without it. You can then pair this dish with either noodles or a nice bowl of…
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The BEST Italian Meatballs
A delicious and easy way to make meatballs! These meatballs are seriously delicious and so addicting to eat. I've made them for my family so many times now and each time it is devoured!
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Delicious Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Gluten Free)
Looking for a GF Carrot Cake Cupcakes? Look no further! I must caution you, these cupcakes are SUPER addicting! They are so light and airy, and SOO moist. Honestly this is probably the most moist cupcake I’ve ever made in my life. I’ve tested this recipe 3 times, and each time has been fail-proof so I promise you these will be a success! And don’t even get me started on the cream cheese frosting- it is delicious! A secret I use? Lemon juice, I find that it adds that nice acidity to help balance out the sweetness and creaminess. Now consider yourselves warned ;). Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Sweets Servings: 12…
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Black Sesame Foam Latte
This black sesame foam latte will make you feel as if you are in the clouds! It is so light and airy, creamy, and delicious. Black Sesame is like the Asian equivalent to “cookies and cream” as it is such a popular flavour all over Asia. They have it in boba tea drinks, ice cream, soup desserts, and so much more! Growing up, black sesame was never my favourite flavour however as I’ve matured I’ve grown to appreciate the nutty and delicious flavour of it. Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Drinks Servings: 1 Prep Time: 0 Cook Time: 0 Total Time: 5 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp Black Sesame Powder (or finely grated black…
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Creamy Artichoke Pasta
This is a staple recipe in my household, such an easy recipe that is hearty, creamy, and so delicious! Also ready under 30 minutes is always a bonus. Almost everything here is a pantry staple so a perfect recipe during this quarantine time! A trick I use for creamy pastas is to always add in 1 tsp of lemon juice, it adds a nice touch of acidity and helps balance out the creaminess. Delicious! Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Dinner Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 Cook Time: 25 Total Time: 30 INGREDIENTS 250g of Bow-Tie Pasta (1/2 bag of pasta) 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 5 strips maple smoked bacon…
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Nutella Dark Chocolate Babka
Babka is originally a Jewish bread made of rich brioche dough and paired with a delicious chocolate centre. I decided to go a bit more of a lazy but delicious route with a Nutella Dark Chocolate filling. Promise your house will smell amazingly after making this! It tastes great as is but also as a French Toast the next day as well. This recipe takes a bit of time but promise you the wait is definitely worth it! Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Sweets Servings: 1 loaf Prep Time: 10 hours Cook Time: 35-45 minutes Total Time: ~11 hours INGREDIENTS For the Dough: 1/4 cup almond milk/oat milk/ milk 1 package active…
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Juicy Pork Dumplings
Juicy Chinese Pork Dumplings
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Korean Tofu Side Dish
Growing up, I hated the texture/ taste of tofu. This honestly changed once I tried this appetizer at a restaurant. This appetizer is my GO-TO recipe whenever I’m making Korean food or just in the mood for some tofu. This recipe is absolutely DELICIOUS and I PROMISE it is going to be a crowd favourite. It’s super simple but tasty as f*ck. Author: cookingwithchow Course: Appetizer Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 Cook Time:10 Total Time: 15 INGREDIENTS 1/2 package of tofu (6 oz/ 170g) 1 tbsp coconut oil 1/4 cup diced scallions 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp hot water 1 tsp chilli…
