Jian Bing
When thinking about Chinese breakfast, many people would think of Dim Sum, which is a typical Cantonese style breakfast. In fact just like different areas in China have different cuisines, different cities also have their signature breakfasts. We have Hot and Dry Noodles from Wuhan, baozi stuffed with juicy pork from Shanghai, hand pulled noodle soup from Lanzhou… If […]
Sautéed Chicken Slices with Vegetables
This is not a traditional Chinese dish, but a common stir-fry dish in western countries. It is colorful, has a fresh taste and is very easy to make. Sautéed Chicken Slices with Vegetables Ingredients: (serves 2) 250g chicken breast 150g broccoli 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1/2 spring onion 10g ginger 1 […]
Kung Pao Chicken
What is the most popular and famous dish in Chinese restaurants in western countries? The answer has to be: Kung Pao Chicken. This dish was invented in the Qing Dynasty by an officer, which was about 300 years ago. Every time this officer had guests come over, he would ask his chief to make a dish with peanuts, chicken […]
Diced Chicken with Chili Pepper
Both my husband and I love spicy food, if we don’t have spicy food once in a while, it feels like something is missing. When we refill our ‘spicy energy’, Chongqing style dish “Diced Chicken with Chili Pepper” is always near the top of the list. Diced Chicken with Chili Pepper Ingredients: 350g […]
Shredded Chicken with Sauce
When I was small, if there was a roasted chicken served for dinner, I would only eat the legs or wings, because the meat is much more smooth and has more flavor than the breast. I remember complaining to my mom: why does the breast always taste so plain? Once my mom made this dish with some […]
Scrambled Egg with Tomato
When I was in the Netherlands, I met many Chinese students who did not know how to cook. If there was only one dish they could make, that was “Scrambled Egg with Tomato”. If you ask a Chinese person what is the most common dish in a Chinese family, or what was your favorite home made dish […]
Green Curry Chicken – A Taste of Thailand
Curry is a very common dish in India, Japan and Thailand. But there is a clear taste difference in each country. My husband and I often have Indian curry dishes. Last year, we went to Thailand and fell in love with Thai curries. Thai curry dishes are not as rich as Indian curries, but are more […]
Shredded Chicken with Bell Pepper
My workmates always ask me: How can you make a delicious, healthy dinner within half an hour? Well, there are lots of options of course, and I always start with Shredded Chicken with Bell Pepper. It is a very common dish, but very refreshing. Shredded Chicken with Bell Pepper Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts 2 bell peppers 1 […]
Tea Egg
In China, Tea Eggs have been in almost everyone’s life. Especially in the morning, you can find it everywhere: breakfast stands, newspaper stands, convenience stores… Tea Eggs are a common breakfast for students, workers, office ladies… Today, I am going to tell you how to make this nice flavored Tea Egg at home. Tea Egg Ingredients: 4-5 […]
Homemade Chinese Egg Pancake
When I was small, I use to spend summers at Grandma’s. My favorite breakfast was Egg Pancake Grandma made. Every time she starts making it, me and my cousin always run around her like little happy birds.It is such an easy, healthy and delicious breakfast. Chinese Egg Pancake Ingredients: (serves two) 4 eggs 1/4 cucumber 2 spring […]
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