Bean curd and meatballs soup with daikon. A delicious quick soup recipe for busy days. Dried bean curd stick (also known as foo chook in Cantonese) may not sound very appealing but it is so delicious and widely used in Chinese cuisine. I love using it for braising, soups and stir-fries. They’re a must-have for … Read more
Roasted pumpkin apple soup – a healthy creamy soup without any added cream. Vegan friendly, gluten free and ready to eat in 1 hour! Previously, I shared a Chinese-styled pumpkin soup which is lovely for the warmer weathers. Today’s pumpkin soup is perfect for the colder weathers as it is richer and creamy. I love … Read more
For the Chinese, fish maw soup and dishes are popular during special occasions and festivities such as the Chinese New Year (CNY) and weddings. Usually cooked in soups and sometimes steamed and braised, I especially enjoy its gelatinous texture after cooking. What is Fish Maw? Fish maw is the commercial term of dried swim bladders … Read more
Have only 30 minutes to cook? Try this healthy and delicious luffa soup with black fungus and vermicelli. It is perfect for the hot weathers, helps to replenish fluids and is also a meal in itself. In the past, luffa (also spelt loofah) was one of those vegetables that I often see at my local … Read more
Winter melon clam soup has diuretic effects and helps to relieve heat and clears toxin in our body. Enjoy the delicate, sweet flavors of the ocean with this simple, easy and delicious soup. It can be served as an appetizer, a side dish or a light meal. Winter melon is one of my favorite ingredients … Read more
I love the smooth texture of cooked Chinese spinach. It’s so delicious whether they’re in soups or stir-fries. The ingredients for this Chinese spinach soup are all simple and humble and yet when combined together, they produce a very flavorful and comforting soup. This is a soup that you can whip up in a jiffy … Read more
Chinese egg drop soup is one of the easiest soups to cook. I can’t seem to get enough of them. This shrimp egg drop soup recipe is so tasty and easy to cook. Perfect for busy days and busy individuals. My kids are having a one-week school holiday break right now. Usually when they’re at … Read more
This delicious simple egg drop soup recipe with seaweed takes just 15 minutes to cook and prep! Seaweed is one of my favourite things to eat whether it is in salad, wrapped with sushi or boiled in soups. It makes a comforting light meal or a side dish. The Chinese laver used in this seaweed … Read more
Quick, easy and delicious tomato egg drop soup recipe with bacon ready in 20 minutes! Tomatoes: A natural sunblock for your skin Did you know that tomatoes are nature’s sunscreen? Ever since my elder girl learnt that tomatoes are nature’s sunscreen, she has been going batty over them. Whenever there are tomatoes in the house, … Read more
Refreshing, minty and tasty Mint Egg Drop Soup. Ready in 15 minutes! Mint egg drop soup brings back memories of my late mother as she cooked this soup quite often with mint that she grew herself. She had green fingers; anything she grew flourished. A gift that I wish I have. She was much better … Read more
This simple egg drop soup recipe makes use of leftover chicken to create a light, comforting and delicious meal. Prep and cook in under 20 minutes. One of my favorite quick cooking Chinese soup is a simple egg drop soup. It’s so easy to prepare and takes just minutes to cook. Great as a light … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, hairy gourd is neutral in nature and is good for people with weak body constitution. It is also mildly cooling and helps to relieve thirst and heat. This Hairy Gourd Soup is one of my quick and easy soup recipes and it can be cooked in about 35 minutes. What is … Read more
It’s not hard to learn how to make wonton soup. This simple shrimp pork wonton soup recipe is so satisfying and comforting, especially on a cold, rainy day. I may be biased, but I think homemade wontons are simply so much better than those you eat outside! Making wontons may seem like a daunting task … Read more
Green papaya fish soup (青木瓜鱼汤) is traditionally taken during the confinement period after giving birth. It is a zuò yuè zi (坐月子) food that the Chinese believe will help to boost milk supply for breastfeeding mothers. The last time I had this soup was during my confinement month and that was 11 years ago. I remember as … Read more
Delicately flavored with ikan bilis and dried shrimps, this Chinese winter melon soup with lean pork and straw mushrooms is light, tasty and comforting without being too heavy. There are so many delicious variations of a winter melon soup. For this quick and easy Chinese winter melon soup recipe, you’ll only need 30 minutes of … Read more
When I want a Chinese soup in a jiffy, egg drop soup is the first thing that comes to my mind. Egg drop soup, also known as egg flower soup (dàn huā tāng) is a Chinese soup of wispy beaten eggs in boiled chicken broth. These 5 simple and easy egg drop soup recipes take … Read more
What I love about this Chinese seaweed soup is that it can be prepared quickly and yet tastes so delicious at the same time. When you’re too busy to cook but want a quick and easy homecooked soup, this Chinese seaweed soup is the answer. It takes just around 10 minutes to cook this. Seaweed … Read more
I first tried salmon belly miso soup more than 10 years ago at a Japanese restaurant and it was love at first sip. Everything about it was wonderful; from the flavorful and rich tasting soup, the silky tofu pieces to the creamy and smooth salmon belly. The tantalizing waft hinting of deliciousness coming from the … Read more