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cyeeahn
Feb 12, 20223 min read
Lo Bok Go - Chinese Radish Cake
I remember helping my grandma make this in her apartment in Chinatown oh so many years ago, sitting on the floor grating the radish into...
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cyeeahn
Feb 9, 20223 min read
Japchae - Korean Mixed Sweet Potato "Glass" Noodles
In addition to bibimbap, japchae is another amazing choice as an introduction to Korean food. Japchae is made of sweet potato noodles and...
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cyeeahn
Oct 21, 20213 min read
Comfort Food - Asian Beef Stew
This recipe is super easy. I broke it down into two parts in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop to prevent the veggies from getting too...
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cyeeahn
Sep 18, 20212 min read
Poached Chicken
This is a delicious alternative to Hainanese chicken. You don't need to prepare a whole chicken, just chicken breast. I recommend using...
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cyeeahn
Sep 17, 20212 min read
Beef with Fresh Tomatoes and Egg
It's summer and all those garden tomatoes are ripening at once. There are only so many tomato sandwiches one can eat. So what can we make...
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cyeeahn
Sep 16, 20212 min read
Chicken with Potatoes and Mushrooms
This is a recipe I made up combining a few flavors and ingredients I really enjoy. The flavor profile comes from "San Bei Chicken" or...
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cyeeahn
Sep 16, 20213 min read
Easy Chicken Pho
This isn't authentic Vietnamese cooking but it is easy, quick to make and super tasty! Pho is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup dish...
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cyeeahn
Aug 27, 20213 min read
Bibimbap - Korean Mixed Rice
If you want a great way to be introduced to Korean cooking, I highly recommend trying bibimbap first. It is a hot bowl of rice topped...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Apr 12, 20213 min read
Lotus Wrapped Sticky Rice - Noh Mai Gai/Lo Mai Gai
There are so many recipes using glutinous rice. Noh Mai Gai or lotus wrapped sticky rice is savory and delicious, filled with chicken,...
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cyeeahn
Apr 12, 20213 min read
Joongs/Zhongzhi (Mandarin) - Chinese Tamales
Joongs (as it's known in Cantonese) or Zhongzhi (in Mandarin) are a Chinese wrapped dumpling. Like other dumplings they can be made with...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Apr 8, 20212 min read
Zhajiangmian - Fried Sauce Noodles
Koreans have adapted this favorite Chinese noodle dish from Beijing to make Jajangmyeon. I haven't had this dish in a really long time...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Apr 8, 20212 min read
Sam Jup Mien - Three Sauce Noodle
This is a dish I grew up eating and loving in Chinatown, NY. It's not on the menu in many restaurants but you can ask for it and they...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Mar 25, 20212 min read
Rice Cake and Dumpling Beef Bone Broth Soup
When I made this soup, I was thinking I was making the tteokguk, rice cake soup, traditionally served on New Year's Day. But then I...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Mar 17, 20212 min read
Korean BBQ - Home Edition
Another gloomy day. What better way to bring cheer than with Korean BBQ? By now you should know me and how I don't really like fussy...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Mar 16, 20212 min read
Hot Pot!
If you haven't had hot pot, you have to try it at least once. Once you try it, you will be addicted to it! There are not really any rules...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Mar 11, 20213 min read
Char Siu - Chinese Roast Pork
Oh my goodness! I tried making this once many, many years ago and it wasn't memorable. This recipe turned out SO well! Juicy, fatty,...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Mar 4, 20213 min read
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
This is NOT an authentic recipe but it is darn tasty and in the spirit of the rolls. It is so fresh with all the crisp veggies and herbs...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Mar 4, 20212 min read
San Bei Chicken - 3 Cup Chicken
Three cup chicken is a delicious Taiwanese chicken dish with 3 main components making the sauce...sesame oil, soy sauce and Chinese rice...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 27, 20212 min read
Onigiri - Rice Balls
Onigiri is a Japanese lunch box staple and a picnic staple in my family! It is a rice ball, usually triangular or circular in shape,...
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chrisredthreadkitc
Feb 19, 20213 min read
Mushroom Potstickers
I came up with this recipe for a Meatless Monday and at the same time tried my hand at making homemade dumpling wrappers. This mushroom...
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