Easy Asian Recipes
Chinese braised pork belly, also known as dong po rou (東坡肉) is a beloved Chinese dish with a rich history and even richer flavours. This dish originated from Hangzhou, China, and is named after the famous Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo, who is credited with popularising this cooking technique. The […]
Cantonese silky scrambled eggs & shrimp (滑蛋蝦仁飯) is a classic Cantonese comfort dish known for its delicate, creamy scrambled eggs and fragrant shrimp. The eggs are cooked to a soft, velvety texture, while the shrimp are stir-fried to perfection, creating a deliciously flavourful and satisfying meal when served over steamed […]
Hong Kong Steak with Garlic Sauce (蒜蓉汁牛扒飯) is a classic Western-inspired dish served in Hong Kong cha chaan tengs (Hong Kong style cafes). You can personalise this dish by choosing beef, chicken or pork, pairing it with either rice or spaghetti (which I always thought was kind of weird). For […]
Taiwanese braised minced pork rice (台式肉燥飯) is one of my absolute favourite dishes—and it’s super easy to make! Unlike lu rou fan (滷肉飯), which features larger pieces of pork belly and a slightly more intense flavour profile, lu rou fan uses minced pork and a simpler seasoning blend. Both are […]
My air-fryer char siu recipe hit over 1 million views, and many of you were asking what you can use instead of pork. Well, here’s the answer– an easy and delicious air-fryer char siu chicken! This recipe captures the same sweet, savoury flavour of the classic char siu, but with […]
This one-pot noodle dish is great if you are in a rush and don’t want to do a lot of dishes. Courgette with dried shrimp & vermicelli (節瓜蝦米粉絲) is a classic Chinese stir-fry dish which normally features hairy gourd (節瓜), dried shrimp (蝦米) and rice vermicelli noodles (粉絲). Since I […]
Hey, it's Karen! I was born and raised in Hong Kong, now living in London. This blog is where I share easy and approachable East Asian recipes I love, especially the ones that bring back childhood memories. Thanks for dropping by! 大家食飯~