叉烧 Char siu, aka Chinese BBQ pork, is probably one of the most popular Chinese meat dishes around the globe. The pork is first marinated in a mixture of red fermented bean curd, Maltose, soy sauce, etc. then roasted in the oven. The exterior of char …
Sake steamed clams is a common dish found in many Japanese Izakaya restaurants. It requires a few ingredients, and the total cooking time is only around 5 minutes. Sake steamed clams is unbelievably easy to make, it’s packed with umami and utterly delicious. Ingredients (serves …
Real Italian cuisine is always on the ‘minimalist’ side. What I find is that Italians almost always favour dishes with a few simple ingredients, emphasizing on the natural flavours of the produce. Pasta alle vongole, pasta with clams, is a great example of a dish bursting …
盐焗鸡 Yan ju spiced shredded chicken is a humble, delicious Chinese dish. It only requires 3 seasoning ingredients, and is very simple to make. The chicken is fall off the bone tender, juicy and loaded with flavours. It has a distinct earthy taste thanks to the sand …
Nian Gao 年糕，which translates to year cake in English, is a dessert dish normally served during Chinese New Year. In Chinese, Nian gao is a harmony for “a higher year”, thus it’s considered to bring good luck and prosperity. There are many variations, and a popular …
Gratin dauphinois is probably one of the most humble dishes in French cuisine. Originated in Dauphiné region in France, it consists of sliced potatoes soaked in milk / cream sauce, then slow cooked to a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The dish is so simple to make, yet warming …
This pumpkin cheesecake has an ultra creamy, silky smooth texture. Each bite is loaded with amazing pumpkin flavour! Basque cheesecake is, in my humble opinion, the easiest cheesecake to make. You simply need to stir and mix all the ingredients, then let your oven do …
This tiramisu Basque cheesecake is literally to die for, and I am not exaggerating! The smooth, velvety basque cheesecake is filled with the amazing scent of coffee, as well as a hint of Baileys Irish cream. The mascarpone cream on top just melts in your …
Classic pasta with a twist – salted egg yolk carbonara! The salted egg yolk adds extra richness, as well as some unique Asian flavours, to this simple, traditional pasta dish. Only a few humble ingredients make a truly creamy, luscious, indulgent carbonara! Ingredients (serves 1): 50g …
Chinese crispy roast pork belly (脆皮烧肉 siu yuk) is a dish no meat lover can easily resist. The skin is roasted till golden and crispy, while the meat remains juicy and tender. It makes my mouth water when I think of it. My recipe does …