steamed eggs with ground pork
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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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 […]
steamed fish with preserved vegetables
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 […]
salted fish and chicken fried rice
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 […]
black bean pork spareribs
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 […]
clay pot fish
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 […]
pork bone vegetable soup
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, […]
stewed pork and potatoes
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 […]
beef and snow peas
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 […]
grilled pork cheek with sweet potato puree
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 […]
sweet and spicy shrimp
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 […]
beef and broccoli
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, […]
taiwanese minced meat
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 […]
scrambled eggs with chive flowers
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 […]
steamed chicken with fungus and goji berries
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 […]
Homemade in Hong Kong 