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Braised Chicken in Red Glutinous Rice Wine with Lees

Chicken Thursday, March 21, 2019
Sometime last year, we had the privilege of visiting a some good friends in Kuching who hosted us to a wonderful family holiday. One of them is a foodie to the boot and we were introduced to some interesting food and produce. As expected, Foo Chow cuisine is a prominent feature here. Red Wine Lees In early 20th century, Foo Chows from the...

My Mum's delicious Ginger Sauce

Chinese Monday, March 11, 2019
Dipping sauces often plays the second fiddle, accompanying the main dish and eaten on the side. If you take a food photo, the small plate of sauce is likely to be blurred or "bokeh-ed" out in the background as the meat dish takes center stage. But there are times when the dipping sauce is so good that it becomes the reason why you...

My Cooking Notes on Sweet and Sour Pork

Chinese Sunday, March 10, 2019
Crunchy fried pork and a tomato-based sauce. What is there not to like about this dish? In fact it has. global reputation and you can find this in any Pan-Asian Chinese eatery in America, UK or Europe.   It is surprising why it took so long before the recipe appears on my blog. One reason is because this is one dish which my...
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