Hainanese Chicken

Hainanese Chicken

One of the things that makes Hainanese Chicken so freaking good is the aspic. This is the little jelly layer that forms underneath the skin as a result of the chicken cooking process and treatment. The ingredients are simple, the technique here is everything. Thank 

Popiah (Fresh Spring Rolls)

Popiah (Fresh Spring Rolls)

The only time I’ve ever had Popiah was in Singapore — I’ve never had it anywhere outside of Southeast Asia! It’s also pretty common in Malaysia and Indonesia. I still remember the first time I had it, I was walking around the city and stumbled 

Tuna Poke

Tuna Poke

This is my take on tuna poke, and honestly, it’s really just a starting point! The base ingredients here are scallions, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and you can build upon them based on what you have on hand. Some sriracha instead of gochugaru, 

Kimchi Zucchini Pancakes

Kimchi Zucchini Pancakes

This brainchild came about one day when I bought a sh*ttn of zucchini to make zoodles, and then my sister (whom I live with) informed me that she doesn’t like zoodles ? It’s a great way to trick your spouse, child, sibling into getting their 

Shrimp Cheung Fun (Rice Rolls)

Shrimp Cheung Fun (Rice Rolls)

After hargow, these are my personal second fave dim sum item. However, making them does take time and they’re gone so quickly :'(( Please read me!! Ok now that I have your attention (I take no offense, I often skim/skip the intro section of recipe 

Steamed Black Bean Spare Ribs (Douchi Pai Gu)

Steamed Black Bean Spare Ribs (Douchi Pai Gu)

I was surprised that these were so popular as a dim sum favorite! We always ordered them but they were just.. something there that I ate, rather than something I would go to dim sum in search of. I tried making this a few ways,