Knock knock. Who’s there? Har Lok! Har Lok who? Har Lok, is it me you’re looking for? ♫ 😀 Chinese New Year is just around the corner. It’s hard to miss it as all shopping malls and supermarkets in Singapore have rolled out their CNY goodies from clothes and decorations, to CNY snacks, cookies, cakes … 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
One of the dishes that I craved for when I moved to Singapore many years ago is this dish called Tau Yew Bak (Braised Pork Belly in Soy Sauce). My mother used to cook this dish at home quite often so it is a dish that is very close to my heart. Translated literally, Tau … 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
Winter melon, also known as Ash Gourd and Winter Gourd is known to be a neutral and slightly ‘cooling’ food in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is often consumed to bring down heat in a person’s body. This Winter Melon with Barley Soup helps to eliminate excess fluids, clears internal heat and weight loss. Winter … 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
It is nearing December and the weather has been chilly in Singapore lately so today I made sweet red bean soup to keep me as warm as toast even though it’s windy and cold outside :). Red bean soup (紅豆汤 hóng dòu tāng) is an all time classic Chinese dessert soup. This post was first … Read more
Ginseng with Chicken Soup For centuries, ginseng has been highly esteemed by the Chinese for its reputation for its amazing health benefits. Ginseng is perhaps most well known to boost our memory power and energy levels. Regular intake of ginseng helps to strengthen our vitality and strength, increase metabolism, refresh the mind, strengthen the physique … Read more
I think I’m falling in love. With this pear soup that is. Hehehe.. Seriously, this soup turned out so sweet and delicious I think I’m going to make it again soon. Perhaps with a different variety of pear the next time. Cooking with Pears Did you know that fruits can taste so good when boiled … 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
This Chinese herbal chicken soup recipe never fail to perk me up whenever I feel tired or under the weather. For centuries, Chinese herbs have been used in cooking to promote general well-being, boost energy and strength and treat various body ailments. Used correctly, they not only enhance the flavor of a dish but herbs … Read more
When I was pregnant with my children and also after giving birth, I would take black bean soup (黑豆汤) regularly as black beans reputedly nourishes the blood and is also good for maintaining overall health. This Chinese black bean soup is a popular soup for Chinese ladies in confinement and it is also suitable for … Read more
If you ask me what is my favorite kitchen cookware, Happycall alumite ceramic pots would easily be one of them. I’ve been using their Happycall Alumite Ceramic pots for years now and this is my experience with their products. (this post is not sponsored but contains my affiliate links and personal opinions) Product Overview Specifications Product … Read more
Lotus Root Soup with Pork Ribs and Peanuts ( 排骨莲藕汤 ) The combination of lotus root with pork ribs and peanuts is a classic Chinese soup. In Cantonese, we call lotus root soup ling ngau tong (莲藕汤). Lotus root signifies abundance and prosperity to the Chinese so this is a popular soup for many who … Read more
ABC Soup is often cooked with either pork ribs or chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, onions and sometimes celery. It is a nourishing soup that many Chinese children have grown up with and is one of my family’s favourite soup. You may wonder why this soup is called ABC Soup. ABC soup sounds like it contains … Read more
Green Bean Soup – A Naturally Detoxifying Dessert Green bean soup (also known as mung bean soup) is a classic Chinese tong sui (sweet soups). A cooling (yin) dessert, this sweet soup is light yet nutritious and can be taken warm or chilled. Green beans are a good source of fiber and protein and also … Read more
A soothing and nourishing soup, old cucumber soup helps to cool the body and aids in detoxification. Old cucumbers are mild tasting on its own. The addition of sweet corn, dried cuttlefish, dried scallops, honeyed dates and dried red dates creates a naturally sweet tasting and rich flavored soup. Recently, the haze returned to Singapore … Read more
Daikon Radish Soup helps to clear heat and detoxify the body. It neutralizes toxins, stimulates weight loss, aids digestion and reduces inflammation. Daikon (白萝卜) is a root vegetable that looks similar to carrots but it is white in colour. Besides cooking in soups, daikon (or white radish) is also used in Chai tow kway, a … 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 couldn’t resist getting a bunch of watercress when I saw them this morning at a local supermarket. Sold in wet markets and supermarkets, watercress is packed with anti-oxidants and vitamins. This watercress with pork ribs soup (西洋菜汤) is not only tasty but it is very nutritious as well. Watercress is a semi-aquatic plant often … Read more
Barley water is a popular home remedy to help cool the body and beat the summer heat. So refreshing, soothing and easy to make. This post contains affiliate links Good ‘ol barley water is one of my favourite “old fashioned” drinks that I’ve taken since my childhood days. Till now, it is one of the … 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
Chinese Sweet Corn Soup with Chicken and Dried Scallops Naturally sweet and tasty, this Chinese sweet corn soup with dried scallops helps to improve the appetite, strengthen the kidneys and balance the digestive system. I love corn however they’re cooked – grilled, boiled, roasted, steamed, baked, fried, you name it.. they all taste … Read more