Everyday cooking made easy — Nourishing Asian recipes & classic favourites
This Prosperity Yee Sang is a dish I look forward to every Chinese New Year. Over here, we call it “Yee Sang/Yu Sheng” or “Lou Sang.” It’s essentially a big plate of salad where everyone gathers around the table to toss the ingredients together while saying auspicious wishes like “Good luck,” “Good fortune,” and “More […]
This Steamed Drunken Prawns dish is essentially prawns steamed with Chinese rice wine. This recipe really brings out the natural sweetness and freshness of the prawns. After steaming, you’ll also get a fragrant, lightly sweet broth. It is so simple that you can make it on any regular day, yet festive enough for special occasions […]
This Steamed Prawns on Egg Whites, topped with Crispy Garlic is quick and easy recipe you can make for Chinese New Year. It is very simple to make, yet still feels festive.
This Steamed Herbal Chicken wrapped in Baking Paper is a dish that requires minimal effort but delivers so much flavour. The Chinese herbs add a lot of natural fragrance and sweetness to the dish. For this recipe, I wrapped the chicken in baking paper and silver foil and steamed the chicken over low heat for […]
This Braised Abalone Mushroom Noodles is inspired by the classic braised abalone with mushrooms. For this recipe, I added noodles to give it a slight twist, turning it into a dish that’s comforting yet still festive enough for Chinese New Year. The noodles soak up all the umami flavours from the abalone, mushrooms, and dried […]
This Steamed Prawns with Glass Noodles and Thai Basil is a healthy and comforting dish that’s light yet full off flavour. I took inspiration from the classic Chinese steamed prawns with glass noodles and infused it with Thai ingredients. This dish is savoury, with natural sweetness from the prawns and you get a burst of fresh fragrant flavours from the Thai basil and subtle heat from the chilli.
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This Steamed Fish with Mushrooms is a light and healthy Chinese steamed recipe that’s rich in good protein and fibre. The flavours are mild and comforting, with natural sweetness from the fish and subtle umami from the mushrooms. I featured this dish in my Steam to Slim series as it uses minimal oil, has no […]
This Pineapple Tart jam pairs perfectly with pineapple tarts. It’s sweet and slightly tangy and has a firm and slightly chewy texture that holds its shape well. Whenever I make pineapple tarts, I always make my own pineapple jam. The process is simple and straightforward, but it does require a little patience. For this recipe, […]
You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to make this Braised Abalone with Mushrooms. The abalone turns tender, while the sauce is deeply savoury and full of umami from the abalone, dried scallops, and sautéed aromatics. The mushrooms soak up all that rich flavour, making every bite incredibly satisfying. This is a simple yet impressive […]
This Roast Chicken with a Light and Fragrant Orange Sauce is my ideal Christmas dinner recipe — so simple to make, yet tastes so delicious. The chicken turns out tender and juicy, paired with a light and fragrant orange sauce. This isn’t an overly rich or sweet type of orange sauce. It’s light, savoury, and […]
This Steamed Meatball with Spinach and Eggs is a light and healthy Chinese steamed recipe packed with protein and fibre, with no added sugar. If you’re looking for simple Chinese recipes that are nourishing and easy to prepare, this is one dish you’ll want to try. I put on quite a few pounds recently, and […]