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10 lucky foods to celebrate the year of the snake 🐍.
Recipe link in the bio.

10 lucky foods to celebrate the year of the snake 🐍.
Recipe link in the bio.

Recipe link in the bio.
You may recognize this dish as shredded pork in spicy garlic sauce, but its actual name is Yu Xiang Rou Si (鱼香肉丝). ”Yu Xiang“ translates to fish-fragrant, though the dish contains no fish. Historically, fishmongers used the sauce typically prepared for fish to cook this meat dish, which is how it got its name. It offers a savory, slightly tangy, and sweet flavor with a hint of spice from the chili peppers. It‘s perfect to enjoy with plain rice or noodles.

Recipe link in the bio.
You may recognize this dish as shredded pork in spicy garlic sauce, but its actual name is Yu Xiang Rou Si (鱼香肉丝). ”Yu Xiang“ translates to fish-fragrant, though the dish contains no fish. Historically, fishmongers used the sauce typically prepared for fish to cook this meat dish, which is how it got its name. It offers a savory, slightly tangy, and sweet flavor with a hint of spice from the chili peppers. It‘s perfect to enjoy with plain rice or noodles.

📍Suzhou, China

📍Suzhou, China

Hangzhou - West Lake - Buddhist Temple Noodles

Hangzhou - West Lake - Buddhist Temple Noodles

Some Thanksgiving dessert and side dish ideas. Links in the bio.

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#thanksgiving #pumpkins #sides #sidedish

Some Thanksgiving dessert and side dish ideas. Links in the bio.

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#thanksgiving #pumpkins #sides #sidedish

I met up with my dear friend Jill in Suzhou. She had purchased my vegan cookbook a while ago and surprised me by printing it out. Although my book is only available in electronic format, she made a physical copy because she uses it so often. If you're looking for a gift this holiday season, consider getting my e-cookbook for yourself or for someone you know who loves Chinese food. Link in the bio.

#vegan #vegancooking #veganrecipes #veganfood

I met up with my dear friend Jill in Suzhou. She had purchased my vegan cookbook a while ago and surprised me by printing it out. Although my book is only available in electronic format, she made a physical copy because she uses it so often. If you're looking for a gift this holiday season, consider getting my e-cookbook for yourself or for someone you know who loves Chinese food. Link in the bio.

#vegan #vegancooking #veganrecipes #veganfood

One of the autumn foods in my hometown is the Osmanthus flower. We’ve been cooking with edible flowers for a long time. This cake is called Song Gao （or fang gao for its squared shape) , which can be translated to light, airy, and fluffy cake. Unlike mochi, which is chewy and dense, this cake is soft and spongy, yet has a light chew.

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#chinesecake #ricecake #dessert #chinesedessert

One of the autumn foods in my hometown is the Osmanthus flower. We’ve been cooking with edible flowers for a long time. This cake is called Song Gao （or fang gao for its squared shape) , which can be translated to light, airy, and fluffy cake. Unlike mochi, which is chewy and dense, this cake is soft and spongy, yet has a light chew.

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#chinesecake #ricecake #dessert #chinesedessert

Good food and excellent service.
Complimentary nuts and seeds
Cucumber salad
Okra salad
Potato salad
Mouthwatering chicken (chicken in chili oil)
Sea bass in pickled mustard broth
Bullfrog in Mala broth
A bunch of BBQ skewers
Shrimp with glass noodles on a hot plate
Grilled durian
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#spicy #sichuan #chinesefood #durian

Good food and excellent service.
Complimentary nuts and seeds
Cucumber salad
Okra salad
Potato salad
Mouthwatering chicken (chicken in chili oil)
Sea bass in pickled mustard broth
Bullfrog in Mala broth
A bunch of BBQ skewers
Shrimp with glass noodles on a hot plate
Grilled durian
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#spicy #sichuan #chinesefood #durian

There was a trend in China to add pi dan to wontons. I tried it and think it is very interesting.
Recipe link in the bio.
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Pi dan, also known as century eggs, are preserved eggs often used in Chinese cuisine. Some may find them to have an acquired taste similar to blue cheese or anchovies. In China, they are considered a delicacy with a distinct, creamy texture and a bold, umami-rich flavor.

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#dumplings #wontons #pidan #centuryegg #chinesefood #wontonsoup #asmr

There was a trend in China to add pi dan to wontons. I tried it and think it is very interesting.
Recipe link in the bio.
🥚
Pi dan, also known as century eggs, are preserved eggs often used in Chinese cuisine. Some may find them to have an acquired taste similar to blue cheese or anchovies. In China, they are considered a delicacy with a distinct, creamy texture and a bold, umami-rich flavor.

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#dumplings #wontons #pidan #centuryegg #chinesefood #wontonsoup #asmr

Before summer, I had an amazing time back in my hometown, Suzhou. I visited my old workplace, Hyatt Regency Suzhou, and caught up with the executive chef, Oscar Wang. It’s incredible to see how the food scene keeps evolving! Chefs here are still honoring the classic Suzhou dishes but now add fresh twists, blending in elements from both Chinese and Western cuisines. I got to try some of their signature dishes and traditional Suzhou desserts—everything looked and tasted amazing, thanks to the hardworking chefs in the kitchen.

#suzhoulife #chineserestaurant

Before summer, I had an amazing time back in my hometown, Suzhou. I visited my old workplace, Hyatt Regency Suzhou, and caught up with the executive chef, Oscar Wang. It’s incredible to see how the food scene keeps evolving! Chefs here are still honoring the classic Suzhou dishes but now add fresh twists, blending in elements from both Chinese and Western cuisines. I got to try some of their signature dishes and traditional Suzhou desserts—everything looked and tasted amazing, thanks to the hardworking chefs in the kitchen.

#suzhoulife #chineserestaurant

Tell me you are East Asian without saying it.

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#woodear #mushroom #blackfungus #chinesefood

Tell me you are East Asian without saying it.

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#woodear #mushroom #blackfungus #chinesefood

Happy National Dumpling Day 🥟!

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#dumplings #dumpling

Happy National Dumpling Day 🥟!

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#dumplings #dumpling

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮

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#mooncakes #moonfestival #midautumnfestival

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮

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#mooncakes #moonfestival #midautumnfestival

Have you ever tried pork mooncakes?
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#mooncakes #midautumnfestival #mooncake #moonfestival #fall

Have you ever tried pork mooncakes?
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#mooncakes #midautumnfestival #mooncake #moonfestival #fall

I went to KISA for lunch last weekend with low expectations, but it turned out to be amazing. They offered two items on the lunch menu: donkatsu (fried pork cutlet with curry sauce) and gamjatang (spicy pork bone stew). The self-serve drink machine was also a big hit with us.
📍 205 Allen St, New York 10002

I went to KISA for lunch last weekend with low expectations, but it turned out to be amazing. They offered two items on the lunch menu: donkatsu (fried pork cutlet with curry sauce) and gamjatang (spicy pork bone stew). The self-serve drink machine was also a big hit with us.
📍 205 Allen St, New York 10002

ER HOTPOT, Battery Park
📍21 S End Ave
New York, NY 10280
United States

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#hotpot

ER HOTPOT, Battery Park
📍21 S End Ave
New York, NY 10280
United States

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#hotpot

Soup dumpling class dates via link in the bio.

So you want to learn to make xiao long bao, soup dumplings. You know it can be quite challenging. It’s tough to master from just a cookbook or videos because the techniques are complex. Making the soup jelly takes time, and getting the dough texture right is tricky. Plus, there’s the challenge of mixing the pork filling properly. What you really need is hands-on instruction with instant feedback, someone who can show you those small but crucial nuances. The best way to learn is through in-person classes, where you can truly connect theory with practice.

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#soupdumplings #xiaolongbao #dumplings #bao #baobuns

Soup dumpling class dates via link in the bio.

So you want to learn to make xiao long bao, soup dumplings. You know it can be quite challenging. It’s tough to master from just a cookbook or videos because the techniques are complex. Making the soup jelly takes time, and getting the dough texture right is tricky. Plus, there’s the challenge of mixing the pork filling properly. What you really need is hands-on instruction with instant feedback, someone who can show you those small but crucial nuances. The best way to learn is through in-person classes, where you can truly connect theory with practice.

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#soupdumplings #xiaolongbao #dumplings #bao #baobuns

Chinese shredded potato salad. Full recipe link in the bio.

Soy sauce
Vinegar
Garlic
Scallions
Chili peppers
Vegetable oil
Sesame oil
Salt
Sugar

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#potatoes
#salad
#sides
#appitizer
#potatosalad
#asmr

Chinese shredded potato salad. Full recipe link in the bio.

Soy sauce
Vinegar
Garlic
Scallions
Chili peppers
Vegetable oil
Sesame oil
Salt
Sugar

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#potatoes
#salad
#sides
#appitizer
#potatosalad
#asmr

Sweet buns that are very demure and very mindful.
Narration inspired by @joolieanniemarie
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#bao #bun #sweetbun #redbean #dimsum

Sweet buns that are very demure and very mindful.
Narration inspired by @joolieanniemarie
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#bao #bun #sweetbun #redbean #dimsum

You can make these soup dumplings (Xiao long bao) at home too. Join my upcoming in-person soup dumpling class. Links in the bio.
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#soupdumplings #xiaolongbao #dumplings #cookingclass

You can make these soup dumplings (Xiao long bao) at home too. Join my upcoming in-person soup dumpling class. Links in the bio.
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#soupdumplings #xiaolongbao #dumplings #cookingclass

📍Moono
29 E 32nd St, New York

📍Moono
29 E 32nd St, New York

Birthday noodles at Ji Bei Chuan Noodles.
📍 87 Chrystie St, New York

Birthday noodles at Ji Bei Chuan Noodles.
📍 87 Chrystie St, New York

Birthday weekend celebration starts with what I love doing — shopping in Chinatown and prepping for tomorrow’s cooking class.

#chinatown #chinatownnyc

Birthday weekend celebration starts with what I love doing — shopping in Chinatown and prepping for tomorrow’s cooking class.

#chinatown #chinatownnyc

Strawberries, grapes, and pineapples are already sweet, so why are we using them to make Tanghulu?

Well, hawthorn berries are the traditional fruit for this sweet treat. Chinese ancestors figured out a way to use hawthorn, a very tart fruit with many nutritional values. In the old days, red food coloring was added to the sugar coating to create a vibrant color. Tanghulu has been around for at least 800 years. Many new recipes have been developed since. Now, you can use whatever fruit you like to make this candy skewer. I still prefer the hawthorn version.

#chinesefood #tanghulu #beijingfood #streetfood

Strawberries, grapes, and pineapples are already sweet, so why are we using them to make Tanghulu?

Well, hawthorn berries are the traditional fruit for this sweet treat. Chinese ancestors figured out a way to use hawthorn, a very tart fruit with many nutritional values. In the old days, red food coloring was added to the sugar coating to create a vibrant color. Tanghulu has been around for at least 800 years. Many new recipes have been developed since. Now, you can use whatever fruit you like to make this candy skewer. I still prefer the hawthorn version.

#chinesefood #tanghulu #beijingfood #streetfood

General Tso's Chicken at Jing Fong in Manhattan Chinatown.
I'm on a mission to try the best classic Chinese American dishes. Where should I go next?

#chinesefood #chineseamerican #chinatown #newyorkcity

General Tso's Chicken at Jing Fong in Manhattan Chinatown.
I'm on a mission to try the best classic Chinese American dishes. Where should I go next?

#chinesefood #chineseamerican #chinatown #newyorkcity

This is how I boil frozen wontons. Full instructions link in the bio.
If you want to know how to make a soy sauce broth or wonton dipping sauce, write “wontons” in the comment section. I will send them to you via DM.

#wontons #chinesefood #dumplings

This is how I boil frozen wontons. Full instructions link in the bio.
If you want to know how to make a soy sauce broth or wonton dipping sauce, write “wontons” in the comment section. I will send them to you via DM.

#wontons #chinesefood #dumplings

Day 6 in a culinary school in China.

Today concludes my week-long training.

I began by practicing knife work: slicing, shredding, and mincing. When I return to New York, I will still have a lot of homework. But I'm pretty happy with what I can do now. With the leftover ingredients, I made more date cakes. During a brief break, I watched my teacher and the assistants make steamed scallion buns, also known as flower rolls.

Then we tried a traditional Sichuan dish, fish-fragrant pork, or shredded pork in spicy garlic sauce in the US.

I am definitely coming back to the school. The whole experience was a perfect 10 out of 10.

#cooking #chinesefood #sichuan #cookingclass

Day 6 in a culinary school in China.

Today concludes my week-long training.

I began by practicing knife work: slicing, shredding, and mincing. When I return to New York, I will still have a lot of homework. But I'm pretty happy with what I can do now. With the leftover ingredients, I made more date cakes. During a brief break, I watched my teacher and the assistants make steamed scallion buns, also known as flower rolls.

Then we tried a traditional Sichuan dish, fish-fragrant pork, or shredded pork in spicy garlic sauce in the US.

I am definitely coming back to the school. The whole experience was a perfect 10 out of 10.

#cooking #chinesefood #sichuan #cookingclass

Day 5 in a culinary school in China.
I arrived at school before 8:00 and grabbed a quick breakfast on the way to the kitchen. This morning, I’m going to practice making pork mooncakes. I received a recipe from the teacher, but the temperature and humidity in Suzhou are different from those in New York. However, I can familiarize myself with the texture of the dough and filling while I’m here. When I return, I’ll adjust the ratios of ingredients, but at least I’ll know what I’m looking for.

During my break, I learned how to prepare meat for a crowd-pleasing dish: sweet and sour pork. Since I’ve been tasting dishes all morning, I only felt like having a light lunch with some rice and stir-fried vegetables. I also watched part of a chess game.

The afternoon was really fun. My teacher and I experimented with some ideas for buns. Can you guess what we made?

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#chinesefood #mooncakes #china #cooking

Day 5 in a culinary school in China.
I arrived at school before 8:00 and grabbed a quick breakfast on the way to the kitchen. This morning, I’m going to practice making pork mooncakes. I received a recipe from the teacher, but the temperature and humidity in Suzhou are different from those in New York. However, I can familiarize myself with the texture of the dough and filling while I’m here. When I return, I’ll adjust the ratios of ingredients, but at least I’ll know what I’m looking for.

During my break, I learned how to prepare meat for a crowd-pleasing dish: sweet and sour pork. Since I’ve been tasting dishes all morning, I only felt like having a light lunch with some rice and stir-fried vegetables. I also watched part of a chess game.

The afternoon was really fun. My teacher and I experimented with some ideas for buns. Can you guess what we made?

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#chinesefood #mooncakes #china #cooking

Afternoon tea at 📍Yipu Garden
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Afternoon tea at 📍Yipu Garden
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

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