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Fried Tofu in Spicy Shimeji Sauce

Fried Tofu in Spicy Shimeji Sauce

The spicy shimeji sauce in this recipe is made with a simple mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, sugar, chili sauce (you can use any of your …

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Steamed Chinese Herbal Chicken

Steamed Chinese Herbal Chicken

Chinese herbs are most commonly prepared as soup, but they can be made into healthy, easy, and delicious dish by steaming.

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Spicy Korean Chicken Wings

Spicy Korean Chicken Wings

Try this crispy Korean fried chicken wings with a spicy gochujang sauce glace for the ultimate finger-licking experience. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or crushed peanuts for an extra measure. Perfect with a cold beer.

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Steamed Chicken with Salted Soy Beans

Steamed Chicken with Salted Soy Beans

Steaming chicken or fish with a simple salted soy beans sauce (Indonesian: tauco) is a healthy way to prepare a quick dish for lunch or dinner. Salted soy beans …

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Chongqing (Chunking) Chicken

Chongqing (Chunking) Chicken

Most Chinese food lovers are probably aware that Sichuan cuisine is well known for its spicy dishes, but Chongqing (Chunking) has many famous spicy dishes as …

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Steamed Chicken with Shiitake, Wood Ear, and Lily Flowers

Steamed Chicken with Shiitake, Wood Ear, and Lily Flowers

Perusing through the dried Chinese ingredients in my local Asian groceries can be a fun time. It is messy and the organization is not always perfect, sometimes …

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Sekba Babi - Peranakan Pork Stew

Sekba Babi - Peranakan Pork Stew

Sekba babi is a very famous Indonesian-Chinese peranakan dish. A peranakan dish typically means that the dish that has been adapted over time and has evolved …

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Dubu Jorim - Braised Tofu and Ground Beef

Dubu Jorim - Braised Tofu and Ground Beef

Winter is a good time to enjoy a good spicy braising dish, and I find myself drawn to Korean dubu jorim many times this time of year. This dish is really easy …

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Gulai Sapi dan Kacang Merah - Beef and Red Bean Curry

Gulai Sapi dan Kacang Merah - Beef and Red Bean Curry

How was your Christmas, folks? I hope you all have a wonderful time with family, friends, and loved ones. We didn’t do anything special this year, just staying …

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Ikan Bakar Rica-Rica - Spicy Grilled Fish

Ikan Bakar Rica-Rica - Spicy Grilled Fish

Manado dishes are famous for being extremely spicy and hot, even among Indonesian who are used to having lots of chili in their dishes. So if you plan on making …

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Tahu Tumis Tauco - Tofu in Bean Paste Sauce

Tahu Tumis Tauco - Tofu in Bean Paste Sauce

Tauco (bean paste sauce) is one of my must have pantry ingredient. It is commonly used in both Indonesian and Chinese dishes. It elevates any regular stir fry …

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Pork Stir Fry in Turmeric and Lemongrass

Pork Stir Fry in Turmeric and Lemongrass

This is a rather quick stir fry dish. I love the eye popping bright yellow color from turmeric, and I think the color contrast between the pork with bell pepper …

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