I bet you heard about mung bean milk as a substitute for bubble milk tea. We believe mung bean milk is much healthier than boba drinks. Let’s learn how to make super summer-friendly mung bean milk with basic ingredients and a secret weapon- fresh mint leaves. It has become my favorite plant-based drink for this…
Liang fen are semi-translucent, savory jelly noodles made from mung bean starch and enjoyed as a popular street food and snack in many parts of China, especially Sichuan. The first time I ate liang fen was in Chengdu. It was a humid, lazy afternoon, and the street vendor selling the noodles filled a paper bowl…
Say hello to “dry” stir fry Unlike the saucy Chinese food you might know, Sichuan dishes use tons of aromatics and chilies for flavor. Think “dry” stir fry, where the ingredients get a crispy crust and soak up all the spices with little to no sauce. Sichuan dry fried green beans is a classic example….
There are dozen of reasons that I want to recommend mung bean recipes to you. Although it is not a popular western ingredients.. Mung bean is believed to be beneficial to the human body as it can help to reduce the hotness because of the cold attribute. It is a super ingredient in my kitchen….
I would love to introduce this all-purpose and well-balanced Chinese-style savory brown sauce to my fellow Chinese food lovers. You can use it for classic broccoli beef stir fry or easy vegetable stir fry dishes. We all know that Chinese food, especially stir-fry and salad, is famous for its balanced flavor. This Chinese brown sauce…
The most comforting dish for egg lovers is to cook various egg stir-fry dishes in creamy or crispy versions. This egg and mushroom stir-fry is one of my quickest side dishes, featuring a seafood-like flavor, creamy eggs, and a well-balanced brown sauce. Mushroom used The mushroom used in this recipe is the beach mushroom. They…
This stir-fry makes steak jealous—meaty shiitake mushrooms, crisp-tender asparagus, and a flavorful sauce. I’ll show you the chef-approved way to lock in texture and maximize umami with just a few steps and common kitchen seasonings. Why I Love Shiitake Mushrooms Shiitake mushrooms, sometimes called Chinese mushrooms, especially the dried version, are my top choice for stir-frying and…
This is the sound of PERFECT Chinese crispy rice using two methods. In addition to various types of fried rice, this is my favorite way to use leftover rice. I love to cook it for breakfast. Wrap your leftover rice in a container the previous night and get this golden brown, crispy rice cake. It…
Steamed egg cake is a popular snack among children and my grandma’s generation. It is light as a cloud, subtly sweet, and so gentle it never causes ” 上火 ” (heatiness). No baking powder, with a steamer and just five simple ingredients for the perfect teatime treat or breakfast cake! Traditionally, egg cake is baked,…
In the summer, I love to make various types of steamed dishes. And I’d like to share with you a topping sauce that I’ve used thousands of times. With just garlic, ginger, and fresh peppers as the main ingredients, we will make the best garlic chili sauce for noodles, or as a zest for Asian…
