A paw full of spice makes everything nice
How I love you, la jiao In my humble and spice obsessed opinion, Chinese chili oil, aka la jiao, la meaning spicy and jiao meaning oil, is a must-have for anything noodle related in China. Mixed with black vinegar, it is a great dipping sauce for a big plate of steamed dumplings or even…
Contrary to what some people think about me, I am not against vegetarianism or veganism. Less animal consumption is not only healthier but better for the environment as well. Husband and child aside, I’m pretty laissez-faire when it comes to other people’s eating habits along with how their beliefs and views impact their dietary preferences….
One of the best things to eat here in Malaysia is banana leaf curry. Nothing hits the spot like a huge banana leaf with a big pile of rice with curry on top, crispy papadums on the side, and a plethora of vegetable curries, including my favorite-fried bitter gourd, aka karela chips. These…
One would think that the only vegetable my husband knows to exist is cabbage and potatoes. I swear to God we have the same conversation every week and will probably continue to do so until someone takes the initiative to stop asking hence ending the vicious cycle. “What do you want to…
Mint and Peas? I don’t know about that… Although it may not seem appetizing at first, fresh peas sauteed in mint, butter and garlic is quite a heavenly vegetable dish. I’m quite a fan of minted peas myself and can not fathom a plate of fish and chips without them. How this recipe…
What’s the big deal with beer-battered onion rings? I was never really a big fan of battered onion rings. I know to look at these pictures, one could think that was ridiculous. I mean look at them. Golden brown and crisp with a sheen of grease that just tempts you…
One of the things I admire most about Chinese food culture is its love of snacks. Chinese people love snacks and it shows. No long travel journey in China would be complete without a plastic bag full of dried noodles, fruit, pickled chicken feet, peanuts, sunflower seeds or processed sausage tubes for eating along with…
Every once in a while I get a craving for sweet and sour pork. Truth be told, this is not one of my favorite Chinese dishes, it wasn’t particularly even easy to find on a menu in Beijing. It was more of a Westernized version of Chinese food than anything else. BUT with its crispy…
Ah, smashed Chinese cucumber salad with garlic and sesame oil. In China, no plate of dumplings would be complete without a side of this vegetable dish to go with it. Not to mention how refreshing it is to start off a summer meal with a big bottle of Tsingtao beer and a little plate of…