Pan Fried Nian Gao is a tasty snack and dessert. All you need is 2 ingredients: nian gao (sticky rice cake) and eggs. The nian gao is sliced, dipped in egg, and pan fried. It's soft and chewy, lightly sweet. Always served warm! Pan Fried Nian Gao is especially popular during Chinese New Year, but …
Kimchi Fried Rice is a popular dish offered at many casual restaurants and takeout spots in Hawaii. It's easy to make and delicious. The three main ingredients are rice, kimchi, and bacon (you can also use Spam or Portuguese sausage). Savory and full of flavor! Make this for lunch or dinner. It is a crowdpleaser …
Azuki Coffee Jelly (also called Red Bean Coffee Jelly) is an old school local Hawaii dessert. It's easy to make at home and very popular at parties. Served chilled, this layered jelly uses only pantry ingredients for contrasting layers of azuki beans, coffee jelly, and sweetened condensed milk jelly. It is beautiful and delicious! Why …
Tangles of roasted spaghetti squash and glass noodles (also called vermicelli noodles) are seasoned and tossed with a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and Maggie. Finish with fresh cilantro and serve! Familiar flavors and unexpected textures. This noodle salad is refreshing and super delicious. Why This Recipe Works This is such a …
Okra and bacon is a super ono combination. This 3 ingredient stir fry recipe can be made in 15 minutes using 1 pan. It is delicious and rewarding. Just cook the bacon till crisp, add the okra and cook til golden. Finish with a little soy sauce and enjoy with rice. Why This Recipe Works …
Ginger Fried Rice is flavorful dish that you can prepare in 20 minutes. We cook lots of fresh ginger and garlic to make a fragrant fried rice seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. The ginger is so delicious and warms you from inside out. Prepare as is or feel free to add anything from …
Noodles, cabbage, and eggs! This easy clean-out-the-fridge recipe is a delicious standby for weeknight meals. It's made from pantry ingredients and is super tasty and nourishing. Simplely stir fry napa cabbage with glass noodles and quick scrambled eggs. Season with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Voila! Dinner is on the table. Why This …
Bitter Melon Tsukudani is a Japanese simmered side dish that goes beautifully with a big bowl of rice. It's simple to prepare and tastes both savory and sweet. The bitter melon is cooked till tender and the mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and dashi make for a delicious and super flavorful combination. Enjoy this …
Bacon Wrapped Enoki Mushrooms is a wonderful and easy to make dish. It is the ultimate crowd pleaser! Whether you're serving this as a main dish, side dish, or afternoon snack, this hot and savory treat of crisp bacon and juicy mushrooms always hits the spot. We finish with a drizzle of soy sauce and …
There are so many ways to enjoy natto, and toast is one of our favorites! Layer sautéed cabbage, natto, and mozzarella cheese over milk bread (or any bread you have on hand). Then toast, eat, and enjoy! It's delicious mix of melty cheese, sweet cabbage, and natto. Great for breakfast or a quick and easy …
This simple and graceful okra dish is easy to make. It's refreshing on hot days and showcases the wonderful flavors and texture of fresh okra. All we do is boil the okra and then toss with a mixture of soy sauce and grated ginger. It's great at room temperature and excellent chilled. Enjoy this as …
Stuffed Bitter Melon is a flavorful and healthy dish. It excellent with rice! We mix ground pork, noodles, and mushrooms for savory filling that gets stuffed into fresh bitter melon. Then cook and eat! Learn tips for reducing the "bitterness" from bitter melon, and how to make this satisfying local Chinese dish. Why This Recipe …