Easy Asian Recipes
Anything ma la (麻辣, which means spicy and numbing) has to have originated from Sichuan cuisine. The first time I tried this spicy mala century egg side dish was in noodle chain in Hong Kong called TamJai SamGor. The spicy, numbing and tangy sauce pairs super well with the thick […]
The Hong Kong style French toast is a classic breakfast found in almost all cha chaan teng (茶餐廳, a local Hong Kong cafe). It is typically made with bread layered with peanut butter, coated with egg and evaporated milk, deep-fried until golden brown and crispy, then topped with a knob […]
This beef udon stir-fry recipe is similar to a classic Cantonese dish beef chow fun. But instead of using ho fun noodles, we’ll be using udon for an extra chewy texture. This noodle stir-fry consists of udon, scallions, ginger, bean sprouts and beef. It’s a perfect recipe that takes less […]
The egg tart (蛋撻, daan taat in Cantonese) is definitely one of Hong Kong’s iconic pastries that you will be able to find in any local bakery, dim sum restaurant and cha chaan tengs (local HK cafe). As a former British colony, the egg tart is a perfect example of […]
These beef rice burgers are inspired by a Japanese fast-food chain MOS Burger. Some of their classic burgers use rice as the buns instead of bread. When making the rice buns, I would recommend you to use short-grain white rice (sushi rice), as they are starchy and stickier, making it […]
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~