This Steamed Fish with Fragrant Sauce is a very simple Chinese-style steamed fish recipe, but what makes it special is the infused oil. Using just star anise and cinnamon, the oil becomes incredibly fragrant and subtly sweetness, which pairs beautifully with the natural flavour of the fish.
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 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.
here’s a simple and practical guide on how to choose fresh whole fish, using just a few basic observations, along with smell and touch. These tips are easy to follow and helpful for selecting fresh whole fish.
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 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.
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.
Salmon Rice in Tea Broth is a simple homestyle nourishing dish that is inspired by Japanese Ochazuke. The savoury salmon is paired with a fragrant tea-infused broth that is light yet deeply satisfying. It’s savoury, umami-rich, with a gentle freshness from the tea and a touch of tanginess from the sour plums.
This Chinese Style Tofu with Egg Drop Sauce dish is a light saucy tofu dish with natural sweet, savoury, umami flavours from the prawns and dried scallops. It is comforting, flavourful and so easy to make, just perfect for simple weekday meals.
Pandan Sponge Cake is popular in Malaysia and Singapore. This recipe makes a light and spongy cake with a lovely pandan aroma.