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A white baking dish with three roasted Cornish hens, glazed and nestled on a bed of rice stuffing with sausage, and vegetables, garnished with green onions. A wooden spoon rests inside, with a cup of sauce and a yellow napkin nearby.ThanksgivingA platter of Chinese steamed chicken topped with sliced ginger, goji berries, fresh herbs, and chopped green onions, served with a savory sauce. A spoon rests on the plate, and garnishes are nearby.Main CourseFeature image shows a pot of Napa cabbage soup with egg ribbons in a claypot.SoupPhoto shows pan fried rice wrapper made dumplings with dipping sauce on the side in a light purple plateRice paper dumplings
A side close shot shows Braised Taiwanese minced pork rice bowl.TaiwaneseImage shows chicken breast stir fried with oyster sauce with shiitake and snow pea leaves in a red color plate.ChineseFeature image shows cucumber roll ups with avocado and turkey deli meat, served on a white plate with chopsticks.JapaneseKorean bibimbap vegetarian version served in a bowlKoreanA close shot shows seared chicken breasts sauteed with green beans and onion served with white rice in a blue color bowlChinese AmericanThai Green Curry Chicken Recipe for Paleo, Whole30 and Keto easy meal prep from I Heart Umami.Thai

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Taiwanese dan dan noodles

Saucy, nutty, savory, and just the right amount of heat—these Taiwanese Dan Dan Noodles are loaded with crispy pork crumbles,…

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Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs recipe with lemon chicken marinade is gluten-free, paleo, keto and whole30 from I Heart Umami.Air FryerA recipe image shows cooked beef brisket to tender, sliced and served in Vietnamese pho brothInstant PotFeature image shows crispy Cantonese chow mein noodles with bean sprouts, onion, and garlic give served in a big white plate.Stir FryAn overhead photo shows the roasted chicken with maple orange gravy on the sideOvenAn overhead shot image shows a blue and white color bowl with boiled cold noodles inside with Peanut butter sauce and veggies on the side.Stove TopPaleo low carb meal prep ideas with freezer meal prep choices from I Heart Umami.Meal Prep

Hi, I’m ChihYu CHIANG

I’m ChihYu (chee-yu), a published cookbook author and the founder of I Heart Umami. Born and raised in Taiwan, with family roots in northern and southern China, I share Taiwanese, Chinese, and other Asian recipes with authentic flavors.

I develop and test every recipe, using practical methods, step-by-step photos, and helpful cooking tips so you can make a delicious meal with confidence.

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Homemade Shacha Sauce

I recreated Taiwan’s famous Bullhead shacha sauce at home—and it tastes fresher and more aromatic. Made with garlic, shallot, ginger, and dried shrimp, it’s ready in 20 minutes and perfect for stir-fries, hot pot, soups, and marinades.

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Chinese Pantry Staples

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Learn how to start healthy Asian cooking with my top 12 essential ingredients.

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Shirataki fried rice shaped to round shape on a white plateHow to cook Shirataki RiceA side close shot shows glass noodles made with kelp that's softened and picking them up with chopsticksWhat are kelp noodlesChinese broccoli with oyster sauce recipe is gluten-free and soy-free from I Heart Umami.Chinese Vegetable GuideImage shows chicken breast thinly sliced and seasoned with baking soda to tenderize the meat before stir fryingHow to Velvet ChickenA close shot shows thinly sliced beef marinated with tenderize seasoning in a white bowlHow to Velvet BeefAn overhead shot image shows a blue and white color bowl with boiled cold noodles inside with Peanut butter sauce and veggies on the side.Chinese noodlesPhoto shows a bowl of rehydrated dried shiitake mushrooms soaking in the liquid.Dried shiitake mushroomsShanghai bok choyHow to cut bok choyImage shows various types of rice paper sheets and wrappers.How to use rice paper
An overhead feature image shows a bowl of Taiwanese braised minced pork sauce with soy sauce eggs over rice.

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