Everyday cooking made easy — Nourishing Asian recipes & classic favourites
This Steamed egg with dried scallops dish is very simple. I make this whenever I want something nutritious, warm, and comforting. It’s smooth, silky, and incredibly delicious. In this recipe, I’m also sharing simple techniques to help you achieve that perfectly smooth and jiggly texture. The dried scallops add natural sweetness and fragrance to the […]
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 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.
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 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 […]
Steamed Tofu with Century Eggs is a simple Chinese-style steamed dish made with silky tofu, century eggs, and a light savoury sauce. This recipe may look so simple and basic but it’s very tasty, I promise 😉. The tofu is silky smooth, while the century eggs add a rich and distinctive flavour. Everything taste so […]
This Steamed Chicken with Winter Melon and Glass Noodles is a light, nourishing steamed homestyle Chinese dish that is soupy, warm and so satisfying. After steaming, the chicken is tender and you get to enjoy a lovely broth with glass noodles. The broth is mild and savoury, with natural sweetness from the chicken, gentle sweetness […]
This Steamed Whole Fish with Fragrant Garlic Soy Sauce is a simple, delicious Chinese home-style recipe. Soft, tender fish paired with a savoury garlic soy sauce — easy to make, healthy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
If you have overripe bananas at home, do try this Steamed Banana with Coconut Milk Dessert. It uses everyday ingredients, takes only 10 minutes to prepare, and tastes incredibly delicious and satisfying — soft sweet bananas, creamy coconut milk, topped with toasted nuts and honey.
I saw this Steamed Dumplings in a Bowl recipe trending on social media and I thought it was such a brilliant idea. If you love dumplings or wantons, you’ll love this hack. Instead of wrapping the dumplings one by one, you can just place all the ingredients in a bowl. This version I made is like a hybrid of dumplings and lasagna. You get to enjoy the juicy meat, the nourishing fragrant soup and dumpling skin together, just like your regular dumplings. Whip this up in less than 30 minutes — just perfect for everyday meals .
This Steamed Egg with Fish Slices is a simple, nourishing, comforting dish you can make in less than 20 minutes — perfect for everyday meals . After steaming, the egg is tender and smooth and the fish is moist, soft and tender. The lovely natural sweetness from the fish pairs very well with the soft, tender and savoury steamed egg.