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Lo Bok Go - Chinese Radish Cake

I remember helping my grandma make this in her apartment in Chinatown oh so many years ago, sitting on the floor grating the radish into...

cyeeahn

Feb 12, 20223 min read

Japchae - Korean Mixed Sweet Potato "Glass" Noodles

In addition to bibimbap, japchae is another amazing choice as an introduction to Korean food. Japchae is made of sweet potato noodles and...

cyeeahn

Feb 9, 20223 min read

Comfort Food - Asian Beef Stew

This recipe is super easy. I broke it down into two parts in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop to prevent the veggies from getting too...

cyeeahn

Oct 21, 20213 min read

Poached Chicken

This is a delicious alternative to Hainanese chicken. You don't need to prepare a whole chicken, just chicken breast. I recommend using...

cyeeahn

Sep 18, 20212 min read

Beef with Fresh Tomatoes and Egg

It's summer and all those garden tomatoes are ripening at once. There are only so many tomato sandwiches one can eat. So what can we make...

cyeeahn

Sep 17, 20212 min read

Chicken with Potatoes and Mushrooms

This is a recipe I made up combining a few flavors and ingredients I really enjoy. The flavor profile comes from "San Bei Chicken" or...

cyeeahn

Sep 16, 20212 min read

Easy Chicken Pho

This isn't authentic Vietnamese cooking but it is easy, quick to make and super tasty! Pho is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup dish...

cyeeahn

Sep 16, 20213 min read

Bibimbap - Korean Mixed Rice

If you want a great way to be introduced to Korean cooking, I highly recommend trying bibimbap first. It is a hot bowl of rice topped...

cyeeahn

Aug 27, 20213 min read

Lotus Wrapped Sticky Rice - Noh Mai Gai/Lo Mai Gai

There are so many recipes using glutinous rice. Noh Mai Gai or lotus wrapped sticky rice is savory and delicious, filled with chicken,...

chrisredthreadkitc

Apr 12, 20213 min read

Joongs/Zhongzhi (Mandarin) - Chinese Tamales

Joongs (as it's known in Cantonese) or Zhongzhi (in Mandarin) are a Chinese wrapped dumpling. Like other dumplings they can be made with...

cyeeahn

Apr 12, 20213 min read

Zhajiangmian - Fried Sauce Noodles

Koreans have adapted this favorite Chinese noodle dish from Beijing to make Jajangmyeon. I haven't had this dish in a really long time...

chrisredthreadkitc

Apr 8, 20212 min read

Sam Jup Mien - Three Sauce Noodle

This is a dish I grew up eating and loving in Chinatown, NY. It's not on the menu in many restaurants but you can ask for it and they...

chrisredthreadkitc

Apr 8, 20212 min read

Rice Cake and Dumpling Beef Bone Broth Soup

When I made this soup, I was thinking I was making the tteokguk, rice cake soup, traditionally served on New Year's Day. But then I...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 25, 20212 min read

Korean BBQ - Home Edition

Another gloomy day. What better way to bring cheer than with Korean BBQ? By now you should know me and how I don't really like fussy...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 17, 20212 min read

Hot Pot!

If you haven't had hot pot, you have to try it at least once. Once you try it, you will be addicted to it! There are not really any rules...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 16, 20212 min read

Char Siu - Chinese Roast Pork

Oh my goodness! I tried making this once many, many years ago and it wasn't memorable. This recipe turned out SO well! Juicy, fatty,...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 11, 20213 min read

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

This is NOT an authentic recipe but it is darn tasty and in the spirit of the rolls. It is so fresh with all the crisp veggies and herbs...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 4, 20213 min read

San Bei Chicken - 3 Cup Chicken

Three cup chicken is a delicious Taiwanese chicken dish with 3 main components making the sauce...sesame oil, soy sauce and Chinese rice...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 4, 20212 min read

Onigiri - Rice Balls

Onigiri is a Japanese lunch box staple and a picnic staple in my family! It is a rice ball, usually triangular or circular in shape,...

chrisredthreadkitc

Feb 27, 20212 min read

Mushroom Potstickers

I came up with this recipe for a Meatless Monday and at the same time tried my hand at making homemade dumpling wrappers. This mushroom...

chrisredthreadkitc

Feb 19, 20213 min read