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Hwachae (Korean Fruit Bowl)

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 19883 Views

Hwachae is a traditional Korean drink that is perfect for hot summer days. Let’s learn more about this refreshing summer drink made with easily accessible ingredients. Hwachae has become a viral topic on TikTok, thanks to a mukbang video by Amy Flamy, also known as the “3 AM girl.” So, if you find yourself waking up at 3 AM feeling “severely dehydrated”, try making a bowl of this refreshing hwachae using this easy 15-minute recipe to enjoy the rest of your night! What is Hwachae? “Hwachae” (화채) is a Korean word that directly translates to “flower water” in English. However when …

Chinese Pickled Garlic

April 20, 2024April 19, 2024 7612 Views

My grandmother used to make sweet and sour Chinese pickled garlic every year, using whole, unpeeled garlic heads rather than individual peeled cloves. The best part for me was savoring the richly marinated garlic skin, bursting with flavor. Although pickling whole garlic heads takes more time, the delightful mix of sour, sweet, and crunchy textures makes the wait entirely worthwhile. US pickled garlic vs Chinese pickled garlic Chinese pickled garlic and US pickled garlic can differ in several aspects including flavor profile, preparation methods, and cultural preferences: Is pickled garlic good for you? As a child, whenever I felt under …

Chinese Food Dinner Recipes

Hong Shao Rou (Red Braised Pork Belly with Abalone)

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 7821 Views

Hong Shao Rou（红烧肉), often translated as Red Braised Pork Belly, is a classic dish from Chinese cuisine, involving braising the pork in a sweet and savory sauce. This beloved dish features pork belly as its primary ingredient, which is slow-cooked until tender in a rich and savory sauce. The sauce is characterized by a deep, reddish-brown color, which comes from a combination of dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine, along with rock candies that caramelizes during cooking, giving it a glossy finish and a deeply flavorful taste. Varieties of Hong Shao Rou Hong Shao Rou is a …

Chinese Food Snack

Pork Jerky (Meat Latiao)

April 6, 2024April 6, 2024 6691 Views

Are you craving the social-media viral latiao but concerned about excessive gluten and spiciness? Give this simple oven-baked sweet and spicy pork jerky recipe a try. It’s a healthier, gluten-free, and equally delicious alternative to store-bought latiao that’s easy to make at home. With basic ingredients, this recipe promises chewy, tender, flavorful pork jerky that competes with any store-bought variety. Enjoy it as a sweet and savory treat for those with a low spicy tolerance. Alternatively, for spice enthusiasts, elevate it with a coating of rich Sichuan chili oil to achieve an authentic latiao flavor. Tips for making pork jerky/meat …

Dessert

Sponge Cake

March 28, 2024March 25, 2024 8321 Views

Sponge cake has a porous internal structure, characterized by numerous round holes, resembling a sponge in appearance, hence its name. Known for its light, airy texture and versatility in flavor, sponge cake holds a special place in the hearts of bakers and dessert enthusiasts alike. Whether served as a simple treat with a cup of tea or serving as the airy foundation of an elaborate birthday cake masterpiece, sponge cake never fails to captivate with its lightness and charm. Unlike other cakes that rely on chemical leaveners like baking powder or baking soda, sponge cake achieves its rise solely through …

Dessert Snack Vegetarian Recipe

Candied Tomatoes

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 3400 Views

Discover the surprising sweetness of tomatoes with our tantalizing Candied Tomatoes recipe. Blending the natural tanginess of cherry tomatoes with a luscious sugar glaze, this unique treat promises a burst of flavor in every bite! If you’re a fan of tanghulu tomatoes, you’ll find these 3-ingredients candied tomatoes to be quite reminiscent. However, they feature a more delicate snow-like sugar coating compared to the crunchy and hard texture of tanghulu. The crucial aspect of crafting a successful tanghulu syrup lies in preventing crystallization. Conversely, for our snowball candied tomatoes, the essential step is ensuring the syrup crystallizes on the surface …

Dessert Snack

Nougat

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 10795 Views

Our homemade marshmallow nougat is a simplified version of traditional nougat that uses melted marshmallows as a binder, providing the chewy, sweet base for the nougat. As the mixture (roasted nuts, dried fruits, and crackers) comes together, you’ll experience a symphony of flavors and textures – from the crunch of roasted nuts to the chewy sweetness of dried fruit, all harmonized by the soft and chewy marshmallow filling.

Dessert Drink Vegetarian Recipe

Caramelized Lemon (candied lemon slices in syrup)

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 5901 Views

This simple one-pot 2-ingredient recipe shows the simplest method for making caramelized lemon using either an instant pot or rice cooker. These caramelized lemon slices, preserved in a rich syrup, offer a delightful blend of sweetness and tanginess. With a bottle kept in your fridge, you can effortlessly whip up a refreshing iced caramel lemonade or a comforting hot sweet lemon tea in under a minute. EQUIPMENT Essentially, our cooking approach involves melting the sugar in the pot and caramelizing it during the initial 40 minutes of cooking. Subsequently, we’ll simmer the syrup for an additional 2 and a half hours to caramelize the lemon slices, allowing them to …

Drink Vegetarian Recipe

Homemade Cola Syrup

February 28, 2024February 27, 2024 10668 Views

Let’s make cola syrup using only natural ingredients! Paired with our homemade pine needle soda, it’s even fizzier than traditional cola. With our homemade cola syrup recipe, we will combine simple natural ingredients to produce a rich, caramel-infused elixir that’s perfect for adding a splash of homemade charm to your favorite drinks. Feel free to adjust the syrup-to-carbonated-water ratio according to your unique taste preferences. Cheers to your homemade cola creation! Coca-Cola Formula The precise formula for Coca-Cola remains a closely held secret, disclosed only to a limited number of individuals within the company. When examining its ingredient label, we …

Dessert Vegetarian Recipe

Strawberry Covered Chocolate

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 4792 Views

Are you tired of the same old chocolate-covered strawberries? It’s time to shake things up with a delicious twist: Strawberry Covered Chocolate! On a recent Valentine’s Day, a follower left a comment under one of my videos, asking, “Instead of chocolate-covered strawberries, could you make strawberry covered chocolate?” I really loved this idea but found myself pondering how to make it come true. Should I blend strawberries into a puree and dip the chocolate into it? As I contemplated this, I glanced over to see my husband preparing tanghulu in the kitchen. Suddenly, inspiration struck. Yes, we could freeze strawberries …