When we visited Taiwan, Gua Bao was one of K’s favorite Taiwanese snacks. The best way to describe it...
Lotus Root with Sticky Rice (冰糖蓮藕)
I first had this dessert in China on a trip with my grandmother to visit her home town in...
Soy Braised Pork Belly (滷肉飯加滷蛋)
Lu-Rou-Fan (Soy Braised Pork with Rice) is one of the most popular dishes in Taiwan. It’s salty, slightly sweet,...
Shanghai Rice with Greens (上海菜飯)
Every region in China has its own cuisine style and signature dishes. My family always orders Shanghai Rice with...
Steamed Egg (蝦仁蒸蛋)
I fell in love with silky smooth steamed eggs the first time I ate it at a Japanese restaurant....
Tea Braised Pork Hock (茶香滷豬腳)
Pork hock is a delicious dish quite similar to trotters but a bit meatier and larger. It’s flavorful, tender...
Red Bean Soup (紅豆湯小湯圓)
With winter temperatures hovering just below freezing, I crave something warm even when I’m huddling under blankets. Chinese sweet...
Scallion Pepper Pork Pinwheels (肉末黑椒蔥燒餅)
I love scallions and I love scallion pancakes. These mini pinwheel pancakes have the same delicious layers of fragrant...