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steamed eggs with ground pork

January 13, 2014by homemadeinhk 6 Comments

it might be one of the most homely dish that every mom cooks in a chinese kitchen. it is simple to make, but difficult to master. plus, there are so […]

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eggs

stir-fry gai lan with ginger essence

January 6, 2014by homemadeinhk 7 Comments

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 […]

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veggies & salads

steamed fish with preserved vegetables

December 31, 2013by homemadeinhk 2 Comments

there was one period in time where we ate this for lunch almost on a daily basis at the cha chaan teng… it was darn good. naturally, we slowly go […]

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seafood

salted fish and chicken fried rice

December 20, 2013by homemadeinhk 2 Comments

this is an excellent hangover food. it’s salty and loaded with carbs… perfect to soak up all that booze. to make a great fried rice, you have to use overnight […]

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rice

black bean pork spareribs

December 17, 2013by homemadeinhk Leave a comment

we love this pork rib recipe. it’s made in almost every kitchen and restaurant in hong kong. people eat it for dim sum, lunch, and dinner. the pork is steamed […]

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pork

clay pot fish

December 10, 2013by homemadeinhk 3 Comments

clay pot fish, 魚骨煲, is a seasonal dish that only appears during winter time. the use of the clay pot helps keep the food warm. traditionally, fish bones and head are […]

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seafood

pork bone vegetable soup

December 9, 2013by homemadeinhk 9 Comments

the key to a robust bowl of soup lies in the bones. the deep rich flavors are hidden in the cartilage, tendon, and bone marrow. to extract all that goodness, […]

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soup

stewed pork and potatoes

December 6, 2013by homemadeinhk 1 Comment

this is another lunch item commonly served at the cha chaan tengs here in hong kong. it’s a hardy dish, meant to fill the bellies of hardworking men and women […]

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pork

beef and snow peas

December 4, 2013by homemadeinhk Leave a comment

beef seems to pair well with beans, especially something like snow peas. the crisp sweet bite of a snow pea complements the richness of the beef. but of course, you […]

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beef

grilled pork cheek with sweet potato puree

December 3, 2013by homemadeinhk 2 Comments

pork cheek is the new pork chop! at least that’s what we’re calling it. if you want to make a juicy piece of pork, then you have to use this […]

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pork

sweet and spicy shrimp

November 30, 2013by homemadeinhk Leave a comment

this dish has everything… the flavors of sweet, sour, and spicy all rolled into one. shrimp cooks fast, in about 5 minutes or so. we like leaving the shrimp skin […]

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seafood

beef and broccoli

November 27, 2013by homemadeinhk 4 Comments

it’s as american as apple pie. this staple item is in every chinese restaurant in america, and possibly the rest of the western world. the overcooked broccoli, the tough beef, […]

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beef

taiwanese minced meat

November 26, 2013by homemadeinhk 1 Comment

we don’t normally eat rice. but whenever we make this dish, we just can’t help but eat 2 or 3 bowls of it. minced meat (滷肉) over rice is definitely a […]

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pork

scrambled eggs with chive flowers

November 23, 2013by homemadeinhk 3 Comments

aromatics, like onions and chives, are great to eat. but they certainly aren’t the best to smell, especially if it’s coming out of someone’s mouth. that’s why we would only […]

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apps & sides, eggs

steamed chicken with fungus and goji berries

November 19, 2013by homemadeinhk Leave a comment

today is my (priscilla) parents’ anniversary and we decided to make some traditional dishes. to be honest, we don’t know what to call this dish because it’s not commonly found in […]

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