Bang bang salmon bites are a delightful protein option perfect for an appetizer, salad topping, in a crispy salmon bowl, or for holiday finger food. Healthy and delicious, this flavorful salmon is juicy inside,...
Steamed bok choy is a fantastic, fiber-packed side dish. Ready in 15 minutes, the baby bok choy is steamed until perfectly tender and crisp. A drizzle of garlicky, savory sauce makes it even more...
These Roasted Chinese eggplants are caramelized to perfection! With a buttery soft interior that practically melts on your tongue with every bite, this naturally gluten-free and vegan side dish is an effortless way to...
Air fryer rice is a simple, hands-off kitchen staple that ties any meal together. Using just three ingredients, this air fryer recipe delivers perfectly fluffy rice—never mushy—every time. As an Asian, I’m very picky...
Welcome to my Top 12 Chinese pantry staples with essential sauces, spices, and seasonings you can stock up in your pantry! Building an authentic Chinese pantry can seem intimidating, but it only takes these...
This air fryer Chinese eggplant is a fast and easy side dish. I’ll show you how to air fry Chinese eggplant with the best seasoning and technique. It’s crispy on the outside and tender...
Chinese eggplant with garlic sauce is a true Chinese classic that is super flavorful and deeply satisfying. Melt-in-your-mouth tender eggplant is coated in a tangy, garlicky eggplant sauce that’s sweet, a bit spicy, tangy,...
Beef stir fry marinade is an Asian cooking staple. This quick marinade takes only 15 minutes and requires no chopping or grating. Use this marinade to flavor and tenderize beef for a perfectly juicy...
My Chinese pepper steak recipe combines perfectly tender wok-seared beef with crisp bell peppers and sweet onions in a finger-licking stir-fry sauce—ready in 30 minutes or less. This easy takeout favorite is bursting with...
Spicy cucumber salad is an iconic Chinese dish with bold flavors and a refreshing crunch. Great as an appetizer or healthy side, this refreshing spiral cucumber salad has the right amount of spice from...
My Chinese smashed cucumber salad recipe is a Taiwanese take on the original. With garlicky cucumber salad dressing and a touch of my garlic chili sauce, this is a terrific easy side dish for...
Cucumber gazpacho is the simple, no-cook star of any summer menu! This cool and refreshing chilled soup is tangy, creamy, light, and healthy. Mine is more flavorful than other cucumber gazpacho recipes, thanks to...