This Chinese Cabbage Soup is so easy to make. It is healthy, nutritious and so comforting. You can also turn this into a balanced one-pot meal, perfect for weekday meals.
By Ingredient: Egg, Tofu and Vegetables
Steamed Tofu with Minced Chicken and Bean Sauce
This Steamed Tofu with Minced Chicken and Bean Sauce is another comforting dish that’s incredibly easy to make. The tofu soaks up all that lovely, savory sauce cooked with minced chicken. It tastes so good with a warm bowl of rice. I usually use minced pork for this recipe, but this time I wanted to […]
Braised Mushrooms with Broccoli
I made this Braised Mushrooms with Broccoli for my friends recently and they absolutely loved it. This dish is warm, comforting, familiar and delicious. The sauce is fragrant, savoury, sweet with lovely natural umami flavours coming from the mushrooms, garlic and dried scallops. What Mushrooms can I use? You can use any dried mushrooms, such […]
Daikon Radish and Meatball Soup – Hearty Wholesome Meal
This Daikon Radish and Meatball Soup is comforting, healthy and requires minimal effort to make. The soup has a mild natural sweetness that comes form the radish and meatballs – all natural flavours. It is light yet satisfying, perfect when you want something wholesome and nourishing. You can also turn this into a one-pot meal […]
Chinese Style 2-in-1 Steamed Tofu with Eggs
This Steamed Tofu with Eggs is so simple yet very delicious. The steamed tofu and egg is paired with classic fragrant shallot/garlic oil with light soy sauce. What tofu should I use? Recommend to use silken/soft tofu. Chef’s Tips Use warm water to get a softer egg texture. Tilt the cover slightly and reduce to […]
Chinese Chives and Egg Omelette
Chinese chives and egg omelette is a simple and comforting dish that we often make at home. It’s quick, delicious, and only requires a few basic ingredients. The combination of fluffy eggs and fragrant garlic chives makes this a perfect side dish to complement any meal. Can I Substitute the Ingredients? You can substitute with […]
Lotus Root with Peanut Soup Recipe | 莲藕花生汤
Lotus Root with Peanut Soup (莲藕花生汤) is a classic Chinese soup that’s both nourishing and delicious. This slow-simmered soup is packed with earthy flavors from the lotus root, nuttiness and sweetness from the peanuts, and a rich umami flavor from the dried squid and oysters. There are many variations of this soup, and the version […]
Stir Fry French Beans with Minced Pork 法国豆炒肉碎
Texture and Taste This dish is simple yet full of flavor. The minced pork is tender and juicy, while the French beans add a natural sweetness and a satisfying crunch. The garlic gives a fragrant aroma, and the light soy sauce and oyster sauce add a savory, umami taste. A touch of salt and sugar […]
Steamed Eggs with Chicken Essence 鸡精蒸蛋
Steaming Eggs is a classic method to cook eggs for Chinese Cuisine. For this recipe, I added Chicken Essence for added nutrients and to improved texture. Nutritious and healthy dish – Chicken essence helps to boost energy. When I’m feeling tired and lethargic, I’ll drink one bottle of chicken essence and I’ll feel the energy […]
Steamed Tofu with Dried Scallops, Steamed Tofu Chinese Style | 干贝蒸豆腐食谱
This Steamed Tofu with Dried Scallops is another easy and delicious Chinese Style Steamed Tofu Recipe. The sauce has the natural umami sweetness from dried scallops and pairs very well with tofu. Do try it! WHAT IS DRIED SCALLOPS? Dried scallops are made by drying fresh scallops. In Chinese, they are known as “干贝” (Gan […]
Steam Vegetables Crystal Dumplings (Chai Kuih/Chai Kueh) | 菜粿 (水晶糕)
I love this Chai Kuih recipe, it has a soft and slightly chewy crystal dumpling skin and taste delicious with the sweet and savoury yam bean (also known as jicama or sengkuang) filling. Chai Kueh is a popular Chinese Snack in Malaysia. This is a Healthy snack to enjoy as it is steamed and filled […]
Traditional Kaya Recipe | Malaysian Coconut Jam Recipe | 传统咖央酱食谱 | 加椰酱食谱
This Kaya Jam Recipe is shared by my Godmother. She uses the traditional method to make the coconut jThis Kaya Jam Recipe is taught by my Godmother. She makes really delicious Kaya! It is similar to those Kaya Jam sold at kopitiams. The jam has a smooth texture, slightly translucent, fragrant and very tasty! This […]