I can’t resist this steamed herbal chicken dish. It is a simple but delicious dish of marinated chicken wrapped and steamed with Chinese herbs. The result is tender and moist meat infused with a wonderful herbal aroma. The herbs used for this dish is similar to a Chinese herbal chicken soup. The most dominant herb … Read more
In Chinese cuisine, steaming a fish is the best way to showcase the freshness of a fish. A classic and popular dish, this Cantonese style steamed fish is a fast and tasty way to prepare any type of white fleshed whole fish or fillet. It is a must-have dish for many families during the Chinese … Read more
A dish of Hakka origins, stuffed bitter gourd is also loved by other dialect groups. This stuffed bitter melon recipe has become a favourite of mine and it reminds me very much of yong tau foo where bitter gourd slices are also stuffed but with fish paste instead of meat. A nutritionally rich vegetable-fruit, bitter … Read more
Juicy and tender steamed pork spare ribs in black beans sauce. A classic dim sum dish delicious on its own or with rice. A must try! I recall with fondness, memories of my late mother and I eating at dim sum restaurants whenever I visited her in Ipoh. It was always an exciting time, especially … Read more
Steamed Three Color Eggs – a home-style Chinese dish made with 3 different types of eggs: hen’s egg, century egg and salted egg. Salted Eggs and Its Many Uses Shown below are the century egg and salted duck egg. The egg covered with salted charcoal paste on the left is the salted egg. They are … Read more
I’ve always enjoyed the texture of black fungus and try to incorporate this ingredient into my cooking whenever possible. Paired with chicken and dried lily buds and steamed, it produces a comforting and textural dish. This steamed chicken with black fungus and dried lily buds is not only delicious but also healthy as well. What … Read more
Steamed pork with salted fish is a family favourite for me and I’m sure for many Chinese families too. It is a familiar dish for many of us who grew up eating it. The star ingredient here is the salted fish as that’s what gives this dish its unmistakable flavor and fragrance. Although it’s a … Read more
Steamed fish is one of my favorite dishes as it is healthy, delicious and so easy to make. One of them is this Teochew Steamed Fish. The sour, savory and spicy flavors from the broth is what makes this dish extremely appetizing and addictive. I first tried Teochew steamed fish many years ago in a … Read more
Learn how to steam smooth and silky eggs with this step-by-step easy Chinese Steamed Egg Recipe. I’ve always loved steamed eggs since I was little. Plain steamed eggs, eggs steamed with meat or with savory or spicy toppings – I enjoyed them all. What I love most about them is the melt-in-your-mouth silken texture. A … Read more