SPICY EGGPLANT JA-JA-MEN UDON
A while ago I made Zha jiang mian/ sweet and spicy beef noodles. Zha jiang mian noodle is originated from Northern China. The Japanese version is called Ja-ja-men and I believe the Korean...
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CHINESE ROAST PORK BELLY
Chinese roast pork belly is, needless to say, one of my favorite pork dish. Sinful – Yes! I mean, how can it not be with the pork belly (We call it 3-layer meat...
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GYOZA/ JAPANESE PAN-FRIED DUMPLINGS
Gyoza or also known as Japanese pan-fried dumplings are ground meat and/or vegetable-filled dumplings that are pan-fried and then steamed. Gyoza is very similar to the Chinese’s pot sticker (guo tie). Gyoza is...
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SHOYU RAMEN/ TOKYO-STYLE RAMEN
Shoyu ramen is another one of my favorite Japanese ramen noodles. Shoyu ramen is Japan’s classic ramen, also known as Tokyo-style ramen. It is the way ramen was originally prepared after it was...
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BRAISED PORK BELLY FOR RAMEN NOODLES
I have prepared braised pork belly before using my mom’s recipe. That was such a great Chinese-style pork belly recipe and a great treat. It’s always my favorite. This braised pork belly recipe...
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SHIO RAMEN
I didn’t really know much about preparing ramen noodles until recently. Then came the recent trip to Hawaii where we had ramen noodles almost everyday lol! Very authentic ramen too. If you ever...
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RAMEN CHICKEN STOCK
This is the beginning of something good folks! One of the most important things in preparing a wonderful noodle soup dish (IMHO) is getting the soup right. I love Japanese ramen noodles. If...
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PAN-FRIED CHIVE & SHRIMP BUNS
Almost two years ago I was so obsessed with making steamed buns or often known as “bao”. I was trying hard to get the “pleats” on the buns to show and it finally...
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MUXU PORK
If you go to Asian restaurant here in the U.S., you probably will see the word Moo Shu pork or Mu Shu pork on their menu. Muxu pork is a famous dish originated...
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