Chicken Almond Soo Guy: A Culinary Nostalgia Trip The scent alone transports me back to childhood. I can almost hear the clatter of cutlery and the excited chatter of family dinners at our favorite Cantonese restaurant. It wasn’t the elegant Peking Duck or the glistening Char Siu that truly captured my heart, but rather, the … Read more
Bok Choy With Plum Sauce: A Simple Stir-Fry Delight My earliest memories of bok choy involve trips to bustling Asian markets with my grandmother. The scent of fresh produce, mingled with exotic spices, was intoxicating. I remember her carefully selecting the bunches with the crispest, greenest leaves, explaining to me, in a voice filled with … Read more
Asian Plum Sauce: A Sweet, Savory, and Spicy Delight The first time I tasted plum sauce, I was in a bustling night market in Hong Kong. The air was thick with the aroma of sizzling street food, and I stumbled upon a vendor selling crispy spring rolls. The magic wasn’t just in the perfectly fried … Read more
Authentic Chinese Five Spice Roast Chicken The scent of five-spice always takes me back to childhood. My best friend Mei’s grandmother, a tiny woman with hands that moved like hummingbirds, would make a roast chicken that perfumed their entire apartment building. It wasn’t just dinner; it was a portal to another world, a blend of … Read more
Linda’s Asian Salmon: A Flavorful Culinary Journey The scent of ginger and plum always transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. She had a knack for blending sweet and savory flavors in ways that were both comforting and exciting. While she wasn’t Asian, her love of experimenting with global flavors resulted in many unique family … Read more