Braised Beef with Shiitake Mushrooms and Black Fungus

Chinese braises (similar to stews or casseroles) is a very popular way of cooking in Southern Chinese cuisines, namely Cantonese and Fujian. This method of cooking is also well-liked all over China. Chinese braising, also referred to as red cooking, normally involves slow cooking main ingredients like meat, seafood, tofu, …

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Gua Bao with 5 Spice Pulled Beef (Steamed Sandwich Buns)

Gua Bao (literally means “cut bun”), also called sandwich bun or foldover bun, is a typical Taiwanese street food that originated from Fujian in Southeastern China. It is also commonly called Taiwanese hamburger or “tiger bites pig” in Taiwan as the bun resembles the mouth of a tiger. Traditionally, the …

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Mapo Tofu (Grandma’s Tofu)

Mapo tofu or sometimes called grandma’s tofu is a famous classic dish in Sichuan cuisine that is named after its inventor. The creation of mapo tofu dated all the way back to 1892 during the era of the Qing Dynasty (1616 – 1911). There was a couple with the family …

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Beef with Chinese Water Chestnuts Stew

Chinese braises, stews or casseroles, also known as red cooking, meaning braising in light and dark soy sauce, is a very popular way of cooking. Especially during the colder seasons of the year, braises, stews or casseroles is a perfect comfort food for all. Water chestnuts are often a favourite …

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Oyster Beef and Chinese Broccoli

This is a typical Cantonese-style beef stir-fry originated from Guangdong province in China. Chinese broccoli, often called kai lan or gai lan in Cantonese, is a very popular Chinese leafy green vegetable commonly used in beef stir-fries or simply blanched and served with oyster sauce. If I want to whip …

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Beef and Capsicum in Black Bean Sauce

This is a quick and easy Chinese stir-fry dish using beef, capsicums and gluten free black bean sauce. Black bean sauce is typically made from fermented and salted black soybeans, often referred to as “Douchi” in Cantonese. It gives a very pungent and flavourful taste that enriches food so distinctively. …

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Beef and Zucchini Stir-Fry Noodles

This is a very healthy and simple gluten free beef, zucchinis and carrots stir-fry noodles. Not only a quick and easy recipe to make, it also does not need a full set of expertise to prepare and cook. A balanced and healthy diet can comprise of protein rich red meat …

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