Sweet and Sour Tofu 糖醋豆腐
The most popular Chinese takeaway dish, I am sure is Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork. The are sweet and sour (ok!) and is so perfect with a bowl of rice. This time I use tofu instead, make the whole dish lighter and healthier, yet same delicious!
The most important thing of this dish is the sauce, you don’t need much ingredients and mix it according to your own taste. Trust me, follow the recipe and you can make as good as you had in Chinese restaurants 😉
Non-Spicy Mapo Tofu 不辣麻婆豆腐
Mapo Tofu, one of the most favourite dish in Chinese restaurants. Spicy and delicious, perfect to serve with rice (or noodles as well! ).
How about the non-spicy one? The ingredients are very similar : tofu and minced meat. I love to add mushrooms as well. Very easy and simple, it takes only 15 minutes! Perfect quick, easy weekday dinner!
Cantonese Steamed Sponge Cake 馬拉糕
One of my favourite dim sum – Cantonese steamed sponge cake, ok, I have so many favourite dim sum. We always order sponge cake when in Chinese restaurant, usually they cut it into big square, then you just share. Of course, it never enough.
This steamed sponge cake is airy, moist and delicious. Make with brown sugar that make it taste richer. I tried so many recipes and this one is the best so far. Very easy to make and hope you love it too!
Chinese Almond Cookies 中式杏仁酥
Classic Chinese cookies – Almond cookies, I remember when I was kid, every time we went to those old style pastry shops, I always love to buy these little cookies, with almond and walnut flavour. They are so delicious and melt in your mouth.
It is actually really easy to make, perfect for afternoon tea snack or little gift to your friends.
Chinese Twice Cooked Pork 回鍋肉
Traditional Shanghainese twice cooked pork, it is literally need to cook the pork two times to make this dish. The pork is tender, spicy and super delicious. Only few ingredients and you can make a restaurant-quality dish.
This is an easy version, simply pan-fry the pork, set aside. Cook the other ingredient and mix the pork together. Quick, easy and super delicious. Perfect to serve with plain rice.
Almond Jelly 杏仁豆腐
When I was kid, every time we went to Chinese restaurant to have dim sum, I always looking forward to have the dessert. Almond Jelly is one of my favourite! They served with a bowl of canned mixed fruit with a cocktail umbrella on top. I don’t know why it called Almond Tofu in Chinese tho, maybe because it looks like tofu?!
Anyway, this classic dessert is so easy to make and it is perfect to serve at party!
Chinese Braised Mushroom Noodles 乾燒伊麵
This Braised Mushroom Noodles is a classic dish in Chinese restaurant. I always love it, but overtime after I had it in restaurant, I got sick cause is too oily.
But you can actually make it at home easily, I love to add lots of mushrooms. The main sauce of the noodles is just oyster sauce, can’t believe is so simple yet delicious. 15-minute recipe that is perfect for quick lunch!
Easy Spring Rolls 香脆炸春卷
Every time when we ask about foreigner what Chinese food they like, 99% will answer – Spring rolls!!!!! hahaha seem like for them, thanks for Chinese takeaway, spring rolls are one of the most popular Chinese food.
Mr P always ask me to make spring rolls, always say the homemade ones are so much better!!!! Well, of course, with loads of fillings and freshly fry, they are just THE BEST!
Braised Tofu 紅燒豆腐
Traditional Chinese dish – braised tofu that I always love to order in Chinese restaurant. This sounds like a restaurant dish but actually is super easy to make and is so delicious.
In some restaurants they deep-fry the tofu, but for healthier version, I just pan-fry it. The sauce is so easy to make and is perfect to serve with plain rice.
Homemade Spicy Pork Cubes 自製五香肉丁
I know, canned food is not healthy but sometimes I just like to indulge myself to have little bit of ”junk food”. These spicy pork cubes I am addicted for years, no matter where I go, I always have this can with you. I love to have it with plain rice, or cook with fried rice and spaghetti. It might sound strange but it is a little taste of home.
It sounds difficult to make your own spicy pork cubes, but it is not! The meat is so tender, healthier and super delicious. Try and you will love it!
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