Five Colors in Plate
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Make Chinese Shaomai and Wonton with Durum Wheat Flour, So Easy and So Yummy
Recently, we used Durum wheat flour to make delicious country bread with the flavor of Xinjiang chili at home, which has a very good elasticity and texture. Then suddenly, I was inspired: can we use it to make Chinese Shaomai? After experimenting several times, I confirmed that: Durum wheat flour is indeed very suitable for…
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Wok Braised Noodles with Pork Ribs
During the holidays, we always prefer hosting at home, inviting friends to try whatever new dishes we’ve been experimenting lately. Wok Braised Noodles with Pork Ribs, is one of the signature dishes. It originated from a small handmade iron wok newly bought. One day, we made some oil-splashing noodles. There was a small bowl left…
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Tomato Meatball Noodles: A Touch of Curry Makes It Golden Glow
Curry has a magical way of transforming food—not only in flavor but also in appearance. We often used curry in stir-fry or braise cooking. This time we add a pinch of it to this bowl of noodles, which gives us a fresh surprise. With just a touch of it, the plain white noodles take on…
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Rice Noodles with Shredded Chicken in Chili Oil, a bowl of home-style flavor
The inspiration for this bowl of rice noodles started last night: A pot of chicken broth was simmered. Before going to bed, I soaked the dried rice noodles in water so that this morning they would cook very fast—just 1 to 2 minutes in boiling water. There’s no need to rush. For toppings, I chose…
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Spicy Garlic Oven-Roasted Fava Beans
We often borrow Western cooking techniques to create dishes that suit our own Chinese tastes. This time, we used the oven to make roasted fava beans — a simple yet incredibly flavorful result.
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Traditional Chinese Sesame Shortbread
This is a traditional hometown pastry from southern China — a humble little treat with a surprisingly rich character. With each bite, the crust and filling melt together in perfect harmony, so seamlessly that you can’t quite tell where the dough ends and the filling begins. It’s a delicate balance of sweet and savory flavors.
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A Yummy Lab in Joy Garden 