Homemade XO Sauce

This sauce is considered the emperor of all sauces in Hong Kong. Many chefs create their own version and keep the recipe with absolute secrecy. Here is my homemade version that will set your tastebuds on fire. This sauce is nothing like the gooey...

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Pho – Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup

There is a grace that permeates through every nook and cranny of my home when this pot is brewing in the kitchen. It is the thing that gives my body a sense of safety and nurture. It is the meal that I call home, and whenever I catch a whiff of the...

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Asian Dumplings by Andrea Nguyen

I love Yum Cha. I especially love dumplings. The thought of it makes me hungry even on a full stomach. They are similar to cupcakes in a way, small, single serving, pretty and you could possibly fit an entire morsel into one bite. Whilst browsing...

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Ca Ri Ga – Vietnamese Chicken Curry

Hello Everyone. I hope your Christmas and New Years were as heartwarming and fun as mine. I’ve been very quiet on this blog and on various social networking sites lately. However, I’ve been making a lot of noise and mess in the kitchen....

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Chairman Mao’s Red Braised Pork Belly – Hong Shao Rou by Fuchsia Dunlop

Hello Everyone. I’ve been missing-in-action for a couple of months now. Those that follow me on twitter will know that Pizzaboy and I have finally bought a home. It was the right size, in the right suburb, in the right location and at the...

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