Dumpling-making is usually a familial activity among Chinese people. During Lunar New Year, families usually get together to make dumplings from scratch and eat it at the beginning of a new year to symbolize wealth.
Depending on regions and family traditions, the dumplings may take different shapes. They can be steamed, boiled, or pan-fried.
Read MoreI was a very picky eater as a kid. Every night, my mother would try all her might to coax me into finishing my dinner--or at least a small bowl of rice and vegetables. The only time I would gladly comply was when she made soy sauce chicken. The sauce rendered the rice so flavorful that I couldn’t resist it.
Read MoreI was a very picky eater as a kid. Every night, my mother would try all her might to coax me into finishing my dinner--or at least a small bowl of rice and vegetables. The only time I would gladly comply was when she made soy sauce chicken. The sauce rendered the rice so flavorful that I couldn’t resist it.
Read MoreOne of my favorite dishes during a Chinese feast is the suckling pig--I particularly enjoy the saltiness and texture of the crispy skin. Since it will be near impossible to roast a suckling pig at home, I turned to skin-on pork belly to recreate some of that flavor.
In Chinese culinary culture, pork belly is often braised. This version uses the oven instead to create the crunchy, crispy texture…..
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