Chinese Scallion Pancakes (Easy Version) 簡易版蔥油餅
To make traditional Chinese scallion pancakes can be a little time consuming and complicated…so this is the very simple and easy version for the busy (or lazy) me!
Actually it is just pancake with looooot of scallion, so aromatic. Pan-fry until both sides are golden, there you have, perfect snack!
Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce 蕃茄燴豬排
Simple homey dish alert! Many people still like to cook dinner after a long day work, it is healthier and it is just nice to have dinner at home right?
This is one of my favourite Chinese homey dishes – pork chops in tomato sauce. Have vegetable and meat in it, with sour and sweet tomato sauce. You can cook it in 20 minutes, perfect to serve with plain rice and most importantly, it is perfect lunch box meal. Try and hope you love it too!
Chinese Red Date Cake 紅棗糕
Chinese new year is coming, many of us are so busy making Chinese cakes, radish cake, sugar cake (Nian Go) , water chestnut cake….and this red date cake is my favourite. It made of red date paste, not too sweet but with very nice date flavour.
In Chinese restaurant, they always serve steamed date cake with many layered. This one is just one layer (so much easier!) and you can slice it and pan-fry it with egg. Sooooo yummy!
Sachima 黃金薩琪瑪
Sachima is a very popular Chinese pastry, it made of fried strands of batter and stick together with syrup. People like to eat this also in Chinese New Year, they are crispy, sweet and delicious!
I can’t believe actually it is very easy to make Sachima by yourself. You can add some ingredients like raisins, walnuts, peanuts, dried cranberries….They are so yummy and good gift idea for Chinese New Year too!
Pear & Red Date Sweet Soup 滋潤雪梨紅棗糖水
Winter is here, even in Dubai! I can just feel how dry it is of my skin, throat and whole body! Chinese people believe that drinking sweet soup can help to make your body feel better and healthier.
This is one of the easiest sweet soup perfect for winter – simply with some pears, red dates and wolf berries. A big pot of sweet soup that you can share with family. Enjoy!
Steamed Minced Pork with Preserved Vegetables 梅菜蒸肉餅
This is one of my family favourite homey dishes – traditional steamed minced pork with preserved vegetables. Preserved vegetables = Mei Cai 梅菜, pickled of Chinese mustards and cabbage. They are salty but not overpowering.
Very simple minced meat with some preserved vegetables can make a world difference. Simply steam the meat and you will have a delicious Chinese homey dish and it is great to serve with plain rice.
Black Sesame Sweet Soup 簡易芝麻糊
This is one of my favourite Chinese sweet soup, especially in winter, it is heaven to just have a bowl of warm sweet soup.
This black sesame seed is very nutritious, it can help to burn fat, improve blood pressure, balance hormones etc. So ladies, don’t miss it. If you have a powerful blender, this is a no-fuss recipe for you. Simple blend the black sesame seeds very finely, then just cook it and you can have a bowl of comforting and delicious sweet soup.
Coconut & Osmanthus Jelly 椰汁桂花糕
This is very delicious Chinese dessert. A layer of coconut jelly and then a layer of osmanthus jelly and so on. Coconut is very sweet, but mix with light and flavourful taste, perfect combination.
This jelly is very easy to make and is perfect for party!
Sour & Spicy Rice Noodles 酸辣米線
Every time when I back to Hong Kong, I must have this noodles…many times! They are spicy, sour and SUPER delicious!
Sweet and Sour Chicken 咕嚕雞球
Who doesn’t love sweet and sour pork? This is like the most classic takeout Chinese food EVER! In Dubai is not easy for me to buy nice ribs , I make it with chicken thigh instead.
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