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Red Bean Pancake

Red Bean Pancake

I remember my very first red bean pancake. It was from a super old Chinese restaurant in old city of Jakarta, not even sure if the restaurant is still there …

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Seaweed and Egg Drop Soup

Seaweed and Egg Drop Soup

Seaweed and egg drop soup is one of the easiest to prepare when I don’t have the energy for complicated stuff, and I think this is a pretty nourishing soup as …

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Bok Choy and Tofu Stir Fry

Bok Choy and Tofu Stir Fry

Unlike my previous post on bok choy stir fry where the bok choy is blanched, this recipe requires a bit more practice to master. Here, the bok choy is going …

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Napa Cabbage and Tofu Soup

Napa Cabbage and Tofu Soup

A great soup starts with a great stock. With great stock at hand, even something really simple like napa cabbage and tofu soup can taste heavenly. For Chinese …

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Pork Congee

Pork Congee

Whenever we go for a dim sum brunch, congee is definitely one of my favorite. I will get a bowl, which is usually big enough for two and share with Piti. The …

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Bean Curd and Chicken Soup

Bean Curd and Chicken Soup

Bean curd and chicken soup is one of the soup I make when I need something nutritious and simple, yet still delicious and hearty. Lately the weather has been …

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Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry in Oyster Sauce

Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry in Oyster Sauce

Try this stir-fried broccoli and oyster mushrooms with garlic and oyster sauce. This is so good you will want to cook it with other vegetables/mushrooms.

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Purple Yam Sweet Soup

Purple Yam Sweet Soup

Happy New Year everyone! I bet you all had a fun time celebrating the coming of the new year with family and friends, huh? And perhaps you enjoyed a really big …

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Braised Tofu and Mushrooms

Braised Tofu and Mushrooms

This is a pretty fast stir fry/braising recipe, a great dish to prepare when short on time. You can use silken tofu if that is what you have, though I …

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Savory Tang Yuan - Glutinous Rice Balls in Chicken Soup

Savory Tang Yuan - Glutinous Rice Balls in Chicken Soup

Celebrate winter solstice by making this easy and delicious Cantonese style savory tang yuan (glutinous rice balls) in chicken soup at home.

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Apple, Goji Berry, and Honey Date Drink

Apple, Goji Berry, and Honey Date Drink

Christmas is just around the corner and it is an appropriate time for apple cider, especially if it is warm, homemade, and has lots of spices. I know that most …

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Honeydew and Chicken Soup

Honeydew and Chicken Soup

Chinese, especially Cantonese cuisine, uses a lot of fruits in savory dishes. It is no wonder then that we even make chicken soup with honeydew, surprise huh? …

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