aka 生炸雞脾 (san-ja-gei-bei). The perfect crispy fried chicken leg, with the ultimate crunch – Hong Kong café style. If you’ve never had this in a cha chaan teng (Hong Kong style café), you’ve been missing out your whole life. I…
Macau Style Pork Chop Pineapple Bun
Inspired by Macau’s famous pork chop buns, this one is the bun of your dreams. Juicy pan fried pork chops with caramelized onions, served in a bakery classic – the pineapple bun (slightly sweet with a crispy crust). The first…
Stir Fried Beef Macaroni
aka 乾炒牛通粉 (gan-chao-ao-tong-fun). Stir fried tender beef macaroni in a fragrant and savoury sauce, with a smoky flavour that’s full of WOK HAY. This recipe was developed all because I tried this dish before in Macau. It’s a super simple…
Dakgalbi
Dakgalbi (닭갈비), is essentially spicy stir-fried chicken dish that is cooked a large pan, along with other ingredients such as cabbage, sweet potato, tteok (rice cakes), and other vegetables. I also like adding A LOT of cheese for the ultimate…
Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup
aka 茄牛通 (keh-ao-tong). A classic Hong Kong style breakfast. Tender beef with macaroni in a super rich tomato soup base (made with REAL tomatoes). If I want something comforting, warm, yet also on the healthier side, this would be my…
Scallion Oil Crispy Chicken Noodles
aka 蔥油雞扒撈一丁 (chung-yau-gai-pa-lo-yat-ding). Perfectly crispy pan-fried chicken with stir fried instant noodles, mixed with a flavour packing ginger scallion oil that’s super versatile. This is one my favourite things to order at a classic cha chaan teng (Hong Kong style…
Authentic Chinese Sticky Rice
aka 生炒臘味糯米飯 (san-chao-lap-mei-lo-mai-faan). Savoury sticky rice that’s packed with flavour and simple delicious ingredients. A staple for Chinese New Year, and also seen in dim sum restaurants! THIS is the real authentic way to cook Chinese sticky rice – by…
Super Tender Curry Beef Brisket
aka 咖哩牛腩 (ga-lei-ao-laam). A classic hearty curry stew that’s super flavourful and full of aromatic spices, with super tender beef brisket. You can cook this on the stove or use an instant pot, you impatient being. Hong Kong style curry…
Kkanpunggi (Korean Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken)
Spicy garlic fried chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy garlicky sauce. Stays crispy even after coating it in the sauce. Kkanpunggi (깐풍기) is a Korean Chinese dish, but it has been modified with Korean ingredients to suit the tastes…
Satay Beef Noodle Soup
aka 沙嗲牛肉麵 (sa-deh-ao-yuk-meen). A bowl of hot instant noodles with tender beef cooked in a satay sauce – a salty sweet nutty flavour. One of the most popular items that you’ll find at a Hong Kong style café. When I…
