Chinese Takeaway Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

This post contains affiliate links which allow me to earn from qualifying purchases. As a passionate cook I only recommend things I actually use and love đŸ™‚ Basic Chinese Marinade Just as most Western recipes use salt and pepper for basic seasoning, Chinesse recipes have a basic set of marinade seasoning as well. You can almost…

Chinese Twice-Cooked Pork Belly

This post contains affiliate links which allow me to earn from qualifying purchases. As a passionate cook I only recommend things I actually use and love đŸ™‚ The name “twice-cooked pork belly” (回鍋肉) comes from the traditional cooking method used in this famous Sichuan dish. As the name suggests, the pork is cooked twice: Simmering The…

Sticky Honey Soy Pork Belly

Ingredients 400 g pork belly slices, diced½ tablespoon cornflour½ tablespoon brown sugarA pinch of salt½ tablespoon light soy sauceSpring onions and sesame seeds, for garnish Honey soy glaze 1 tablespoon vegetable oilA pinch salt and pepper½ tablespoon minced ginger, about ½ thumb-sized piece½ red chilli, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes)1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon brown sugar1½ tablespoon dark soy…

Teriyaki Tofu

Teriyaki tofu, a beloved Japanese dish starring firm tofu coated in a sweet-savoury teriyaki sauce. An irresistible fusion of flavours and textures.

Chinese Three-Cup Aubergine (三杯茄子)

The Three Cup Sauce Three cup aubergine is a twist on the classic Taiwanese dish ‘three cup chicken (三杯雞)’ which features tender chicken pieces of cooked with the signature ‘three cup’ sauce, which is a balanced blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine, along with aromatics like ginger and garlic. Three cup aubergine…

Difference between light soy sauce and dark soy sauce 

Light soy sauce is, as its name suggests, lighter in colour and has a thinner consistency than dark soy sauce. Dark soy sauce, on the other hand, is darker and has a thicker consistency as a result of the longer fermentation process. To enhance the colour of dishes, you want to use dark soy sauce.

Chinese Takeaway Chow Mein

Chow mein has got itself into the Noodle Hall of Fame as one of the all-time favourite Chinese takeaways. Check out this super easy recipe and the secret for the perfect chow mein sauce.

Stir-Fried Noodles with Soy Ginger Sauce

This is perfect for lunch because it only take 15 minutes to make! Check out this super-easy stir-fried noodles with a soy ginger sauce that adds an extra aromatic flavour.