Apple pork ribs soup helps to moisten the throat and lungs and soothes coughs and sore or phlegmy throats. Naturally sweet tasting, it is one of my favourite soups and definitely help to quench my thirst during hot and humid weather. For many Chinese, we believe that drinking soups regularly is beneficial for our skin, … 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
Intrigued by this type of melon that I always see at my local wet market, I decided to give it a try today. This melon is called shark’s fin melon because (you may have guessed it) when it is cooked, the melon flesh will turn to strands resembling shark’s fins. In vegetarian meals, shark fin … 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
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
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
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