barley vegetable salad
forget quinoa, barley is the new superfood. it’s mildly sweet and nutty flavor boldly stands as a main component in a salad. we made this recipe with some very simple […]
Category Archives: veggies & salads
avocado egg salad
an egg salad is commonly made with mayonnaise. but we’re creating a healthier version by substituting the mayo with creamy avocado. slather this on a slice of bread and you got […]
stir-fry gai lan with ginger essence
ginger is often used in as an ingredient during winter because it warms the body. gai lan 芥蘭, also known as chinese broccoli, is a popular winter veggie. its sweet, slightly […]
corn and black-eyed pea salad
if you’ve learned anything from biology class, then you know that corn and beans make a complete protein source… and a delicious one too. you have to use fresh corn […]
napa cabbage slaw with ponzu vinaigrette
eating raw veggies is not very common in hong kong, or most of china for that matter. chinese people like their greens cooked. but given the large western influence here, […]
grilled eggplant
it is a popular late night street food in guangzhou china, along with other skewers. we love it because of its bold, spicy flavour, particularly after a beer or two, […]
sichuan spicy cucumber
this is a sichuan favorite. the dish is packed full of bold flavors… it’s numbing, spicy, savory, and sour, all in one bite. the black vinegar we used is chinkiang […]
Homemade in Hong Kong 