Easy Asian Recipes
Hong Kong scallion oil crispy chicken (蔥油雞扒), is a classic dish featuring crispy, pan-fried chicken thighs served with a fragrant scallion and shallot soy sauce. The dish is known for its crispy skin, juicy meat, and the rich, savoury flavours of the scallion oil sauce, making it a beloved comfort […]
When it comes to refreshing, light and flavourful side dishes, this Chinese smashed cucumber salad is my go-to dish to make. I love that it’s so refreshing and crunchy, and it’s tossed in a delicious spicy and tangy sauce made from Chinese black vinegar, chilli oil and soy sauce. The […]
Instant Pot Taiwanese Braised Pork Belly, also known as lu rou fan (滷肉飯) is a comforting, flavourful dish that’s a Taiwanese classic. Traditionally slow-cooked for hours, this dish features melt-in-your-mouth pork belly cooked in a savoury, aromatic sauce and served over a bed of steamed rice. Thanks to the magic […]
This air-fryer Vietnamese lemongrass chicken is one of my favourite dishes to make when it’s super hot in summer! It features crispy, juicy chicken marinated with fragrant lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, lime and a bit of sugar, then served with fresh and crunchy veggies, herbs and rice vermicelli noodles. My favourite part is that it’s finished with a savoury, tangy and sweet nước chấm. It’s light, refreshing and comes together in less than 30 minutes!
If you’re craving for char siu (Cantonese BBQ roast pork) but instead of cooking it in an oven for 50 minutes, try making Air Fryer Char Siu! All you need to do is marinate, air fry, and enjoy better-than-restaurant char siu at home. Traditionally, char siu is roasted over an […]
Taiwanese braised beef noodle soup (牛肉麵) is one of my favourite comfort foods, but this dish usually requires hours of simmering to achieve tender beef. With this Instant Pot Taiwanese beef noodle soup recipe, we can easily make melt-in-your-mouth beef in under an hour! This iconic Taiwanese noodle soup features […]
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~