Chinese cooks don't use a lot of raw vegetables, but instead prefer to stir-fry or braise them. There are a few exceptions, however, and in Hong Kong cooks...
Jah Sang Ho - Oysters are one of those three fruits of the sea permissible to Buddhists and were therefore insisted upon for New Year lunch by my grandmother....
Dark soy sauce along with regular soy sauce is what gives these wings their rich color. We like to use all flats but a mix with drumettes or whole wings...
This dish conveys the grandeur of formal Chinese dinners, but there's nothing intimidating about its preparation. The balance of flavors is sublime, and...
This folding technique is easier than an elaborate pleated dumpling. Quickly boiling instead of frying them is a foolproof cooking method that gives you...
Crispy, golden, juicy pot stickers, stuffed with a classic Cantonese filling, are more than just delicious - they're also a symbol of prosperity for the...
This is the mother of all kimchi. When Koreans say "kimchi," this is the kind that comes to everyone's minds. Good either fresh or fermented, it goes with...
Glazed with a mix of hoisin, lime juice, and Sriracha sauce, duck confit happily travels from France to China. This exciting dish blends the fresh flavors...
These dumplings are the most succulent weve ever had. The secret is in the quality of the meat: Reusing uses locally raised heritage breeds such as Berkshire...
Shanghainese enjoy rice balls in both sweet and savory preparations. I love both, so I included them here. All Shanghainese buns and pastries have simple...
A whole fish, representing abundance, is almost always included on the celebratory Chinese table. Ours is flavored only lightly, with ginger and scallions,...
A traditional Chinese New Year favorite, this classic dish can also be enjoyed throughout the year. This is my adaptation of my grandmother's recipe. This...
This is an easy baked version of the Chinese New Year cake, which is traditionally steamed and pan-fried with egg. It is mildly sweet, crispy on the outside,...