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Stirfry Mung Bean Sprouts - Completed Dish

Stirfry Mung Bean Sprouts (清炒绿豆芽 Qing Chao Lü Dou Ya)

Mung bean sprouts are a common food item during Chinese New Year because they symbolize good fortune. This stirfry version is great to eat along with any meaty dish or as toppings for porridge and noodles. They are super easy to cook!

Published: February 20, 2021

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Chili Bean Whole Fish (Striped Bass) - Completed Dish

Chili Bean Whole Fish (Striped Bass) (豆瓣全鱼 Dou Ban Quan Yu)

Symbolizing beginnings and endings as well as prosperity, a whole fish is always part of a Chinese New Year reunion dinner. I made this version for our New Year cerebration this year!

Published: February 13, 2021

Shanghai Wontons - Completed Dish

Shanghai Wontons in Soup 上海三鲜馄饨 Shanghai San Xian Hun Tun)

I learned this Shanghai wonton recipe from my in-laws. They are the best I have ever tasted!

Published: February 06, 2021

Laba Congee - Completed Dish

Laba Congee/porridge （腊八粥 Laba Zhou)

Commemorate Bodhi Day with traditional Chinese Laba Porridge. I always serve this to my family around December 8th on the Lunar calendar.

Published: January 30, 2021

Pear meatballs - completed dish

Pearl Meatballs (珍珠丸子 Zhen Zhu Wan Zi)

These pearl meatballs not only look adorable with their glistening hue, but also taste great with their juicy and light texture.

Published: January 23, 2021

Tea eggs - completed dish

Tea Eggs (茶叶蛋 Cha Ye Dan)

Tea eggs are hard-boiled eggs that have been marinated in a tea-infused liquid. They have a savory taste and are filled with the aroma from the tea leaves. You can find street vendors selling tea eggs in train stations, by tourist sights, and in front of schools in many parts of Asia.

Published: January 16, 2021

Tiger Skin Peppers - Completed Dish

Tiger Skin Peppers (虎皮青椒 Hu Pi Qing Jiao)

Tiger skin peppers is a popular household dish in China. It can range from mild to extremely spicy depending on the type of green pepper used.

Published: January 09, 2021