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…
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Simple Tomato Pasta Sauce
Last summer I travelled to Italy with one of my closest friends, we were in Florence at the time staying in an AirBnB. One night, we decided that for dinner we were going to make pasta. We went to the grocery store and grabbed all of the necessary ingredients for the dish, and then went home and started to prepare it. About ten minutes into the preparation, this elderly Italian man came into the kitchen and actually told us that we were preparing it all wrong! It turns out that he was actually the owner of the house and started to show us how to cook authentic Italian tomato pasta sauce.…
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Golden Turmeric Oatmeal Bowl
My dad growing up was obsessed with turmeric, he swore that it helped clean out his liver and made him feel stronger each day! He would drink it with his tea every morning and I remember looking at his yellow tea mug each morning really confused whether or not it truly was as good as he swore it to be. A couple years later, turmeric became an insane hit and was sold in so many coffee shops as an latte addition. Last night I read an article about the benefits of turmeric and it’s antioxidant properties. It has AMAZING benefits such as lowering heart disease and cholesterol, anti-inflammatory benefits, helping…
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Cantonese Beef Brisket with Lemongrass | 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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Sweet Potato Gnocchi
I had potato gnocchi this past weekend and I was in awe! The texture and chewiness of it was incredible. I thought to myself, what if I tried this with sweet potato? And VIOLA… introducing sweet potato gnocchi! When I told my older sister Leanne I was going to attempt to make gnocchi and her response to me was, “You know they sell it at the supermarket for 2$ right?”. To that I said, “So? I want to know how to make it to truly appreciate it!!!”. And that’s how the gnocchi journey began. This recipe is delicious but is definitely labour intensive, so grab a team to help you…
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Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork
I used to always order pork vermicelli bowls at Vietnamese restaurants all the time until I realized I could easily make them at home! This marinade is so easy and is so delicious- the best part is that you can make it right in the comfort of your own home! Enjoy! Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Lunch/ Dinner Servings: 4 Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time:10 mins Total Time: 50 mins INGREDIENTS 1 lb of boneless pork shoulder/chop Marinade 3 cloves of minced garlic 2.5 tbsp of minced lemongrass (you can either mince fresh/frozen lemongrass or buy it minced at any Asian grocery store) 2 tbsp of canola oil 1 tbsp of…
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Mango Smoothie Bowl
You guys know I love my smoothie bowls! They are so delicious, so easy to make, and so fun to make! Spring is in the air so I was feeling so festive this morning and eager for some tropical flavours! Enjoy! Author: Cookingwithchow Course: Breakfast Servings: 1 Prep Time: 0 Cook Time:5 mins Total Time: 5 mins INGREDIENTS 1 cup frozen mangoes 1/2 a frozen banana 1/2 cup of almond milk 1/4 cup ice 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (optional) 1 tbsp of honey DIRECTIONS Blend all the ingredients together Top with your favourite choice of fruits, nuts, or seeds! Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in…
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Nepalese Pork Momos
Growing up, I used to eat these all the time at my best friend Pratiksha’s house. Her mom would make the most amazing momos ever! So trust me when I say, these are oh-so-delicious! Momos are a type of South Asian dumpling. The ingredients are very similar to any other Chinese dumpling, however it is infused with Indian spices and herbs. This recipe is the perfect blend of spice and savouriness. If you are a dumpling fan already… you will for sure love these! Yes, they do require a little bit of labour, but trust me, the end result is amazing! An idea is to have a momo party where…
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Thai Lemongrass Ribs | Instant Pot
For you meat lover fans out there… this one is for you! This recipe is honestly so easy to make and leaves your house smelling like a Sage Wellness store. I personally love cooking with lemongrass! For those of you who don’t know what it is, it is a grass herb that is used widely in Asian cuisine. You can either buy them fresh or frozen from any Asian grocery store. I personally like to buy them frozen as I find it easier to use as I don’t have to chop them up! However, fresh options are always amazing as well. If you do buy fresh lemongrass, just be sure…
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Tapioca Taro Coconut Dessert
This Chinese inspired dessert is so easy and quick to make! This can be eaten hot or cold depending on your preference and season!
