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Koi Dim Sum

We were probably all taught not to play with our food. But seriously, how could we not sometimes? I watched a few videos on these koi dim...

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Feb 9, 20214 min read

Marinated Spinach

My kids, like most I think, are very selective on what vegetables they eat. This is one vegetable that they LOVE! Korean style marinated...

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Feb 5, 20212 min read

Fresh Noodles

There are probably just as many kinds of fresh noodles as there are dried. Made from all kinds of ingredients and coming in many shapes,...

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Feb 5, 20211 min read

Fresh Produce

There are many kinds of fresh produce that are used in Asian cooking. Most are common ones you are probably familiar with. Here I'll list...

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Feb 5, 20212 min read

Just for Fun! - Chinese New Year Animal Bao/Baozi

Ok, this recipe is just for fun. I thought it would be a fun one to do for Chinese New Year. You can get creative and make your own...

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Feb 5, 20212 min read

Chinese New Year Cake - Nin Gou/Nian Gao (non-Traditional)

Nin Gou (in Cantonese or Niangau in Mandarin) is a sweet, sticky cake made during Chinese New Year. Nin Gou means higher year. It is...

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Feb 5, 20213 min read

Chinese New Year Cake - Nin Gou/Nian Gao (Traditional)

Nin Gou (in Cantonese or Niangau in Mandarin) is a sweet, sticky cake made during Chinese New Year. Nin Gou means higher year. It is...

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Feb 5, 20213 min read

Question: Do I really need to be so fussy with how I wrap the bao dough?

A: The short answer is no. A: I didn't actually start rolling my dough till the last couple years. Before that I just flattened, shaped...

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Feb 4, 20211 min read

Basic Dough - Tong Yuen (Tangyuan)

Tong yuen can be colored and filled with a savory or sweet or served plain. Made of sweet glutinous rice it is wonderfully chewy and when...

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Feb 4, 20212 min read

What to do with...leftover savory dumpling filling?

Q: I have some leftover wonton filling after I ran out of wrappers. What can I do with it? A: DON'T THROW IT OUT!!! If you don't have...

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Feb 4, 20211 min read

Pork and Cabbage Filling

Pork and cabbage is probably one of the more common combinations for savory fillings. This filling is sweet from the pork and cabbage,...

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Feb 4, 20211 min read

Dumplings - Potstickers!

Steamed, pan fried and served with a delicious dipping sauce, potstickers are a favorite appetizer or snack. If you eat enough of them...

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Feb 4, 20212 min read

Steamed Bao/Baozi - Pork and Cabbage

Best right out of the steamer these pillowy steamed baos hide a juicy pork and cabbage filling just like you get for dim sum. It is salty...

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Feb 4, 20214 min read

Steamed Bao/Baozi - Chinese Sausage and Scallion

I think this is our favorite savory bao. I made this one up for my family. The inspiration came from Chinese sausage baos from Chinatown....

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Feb 4, 20213 min read

Steamed Bao/Baozi - Red Bean Paste

Best right out of the steamer these pillowy steamed baos hide a delicious filling waiting to delight. This recipe fills the bao with...

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Feb 4, 20213 min read

Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce

This is the dipping sauce I grew up eating with potstickers. It is vinegary, salty, and has a nice warmth from the ginger. Poke a hole in...

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Feb 4, 20211 min read

Fresh Chili Oil

This fresh chili oil is a lot spicier and more floral in aroma than it's dried chili oil counterpart. Try them both. It is spicier...

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Feb 4, 20211 min read

Ginger and Scallion Oil

There is a plethora of dipping sauces that enhance the main dish and customize to your taste. This ginger and scallion oil is one of my...

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Feb 4, 20211 min read

Chili Oil

Chili oil makes everything savory taste better! Even if you don't think it needs it, it makes it taste better. Everything from noodles to...

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Feb 4, 20213 min read

Dried Spices and Herbs

There are too many to list. I will continually add and update this photo and list as I add more recipes. Dried spices add feelings as...

cyeeahn

Feb 2, 20212 min read