Wrapping wontons is fun and not as daunting as it looks. Learn how to wrap wontons with these different techniques. This post shows you two basic methods plus seven more fancy methods to wow your family and friends. One of my favorite foods to make and freeze ahead is wontons. They are so convenient for … Read more
Making stock is an important process in many types of cuisine. A Chinese chicken stock recipe commonly uses ginger and scallion as aromatics instead of the trio of celery, carrots and onions (sometimes even more) favored in a Western style stock. Without the distraction of too many aromatics, the resulting stock has a more intense … Read more
Yogurt is one of my favorite healthy snacks. Did you know that it is so easy to make your own yogurt? It is also more cost-efficient and you’d be using less plastic compared to store-bought yogurt. In this post, I will show you how to make yogurt at home with a thermal cooker. Recently, I … Read more
I have nothing against store bought stock but there is so much to be said about homemade ones. In the past, I always bought ready made stock but once I knew how to make chicken stock from scratch, there has been no stopping me. Whatever dish you add homemade chicken stock in, it adds another … Read more
Are you one of those who love to use nonstick cookware but is fed up of having them replaced ever so often? After ruining many of my nonstick pans, I resolved to take better care of them. Nonstick pans are a great kitchen tool but they’re not as durable as other cookwares like cast iron and stainless … 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
I used to boil sago together with my tong sui until I discovered the correct way to do it was to boil it separately. Sago is essentially extracted starch from the centre of sago palm tree stems. So if it is boiled together with your dessert it would cause the liquid to turn starchy and … Read more