Wednesday, 30 July 2025

This Chinese dumplings recipe is from Liana Cafe House in Seattle's International District. They sell these traditional fried pork dumplings from a tiny takeout shop but with this recipe, you can see how to make them at home!

 

Here’s a complete guide to making Chinese Pork Dumplings (also known as Jiaozi, ι₯Ίε­) – delicious, juicy, and perfect for steaming, boiling, or pan-frying.


πŸ₯Ÿ Chinese Pork Dumplings Recipe

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 45 mins

πŸ•’ Cook Time: 15–20 mins
🍽️ Makes: 30–35 dumplings
πŸ₯‘ Category: Appetizer / Main / Chinese Cuisine


Ingredients

πŸ§† For the Filling:

Ingredient Quantity
Ground pork 250 g (fatty cuts preferred)
Napa cabbage 1 cup (finely chopped)
Green onions 2 tbsp (finely chopped)
Garlic 2 cloves (minced)
Ginger 1 tbsp (grated)
Soy sauce 1.5 tbsp
Sesame oil 1 tsp
Shaoxing wine (optional) 1 tbsp
White pepper ¼ tsp
Salt ½ tsp

πŸ’‘ Squeeze water out of cabbage before mixing to avoid soggy dumplings.


πŸ₯Ÿ For the Dumpling Wrappers:

  • Option 1: Use store-bought round dumpling wrappers

  • Option 2: Homemade dough

    • All-purpose flour – 2 cups

    • Water – ~¾ cup (hot water for soft dough)


πŸ‘©‍🍳 Preparation Steps

1. Make the Dough (if homemade)

  • Mix flour and water to form a smooth dough.

  • Knead for 10 minutes. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

  • Roll into small balls and flatten into thin 3–4" circles.

2. Make the Filling

  • Mix pork, cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl.

  • Stir well until sticky and combined (you can beat it in one direction for better texture).

  • Chill in fridge for 20 minutes for easier wrapping.

3. Fill the Dumplings

  • Place ~1 tsp of filling in the center of the wrapper.

  • Fold in half, seal the edges with water, and pleat (optional).

  • Make sure they are sealed tightly to avoid leakage.


πŸ”₯ Cooking Methods

πŸ₯Ÿ a) Pan-fried (Potstickers / Guo Tie)

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a nonstick pan.

  2. Add dumplings and cook until the bottom is golden.

  3. Add ¼ cup water, cover, and steam for 6–7 minutes.

  4. Remove lid and cook until water evaporates and bottoms are crisp.

πŸ₯Ÿ b) Boiled Dumplings

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil.

  2. Add dumplings (10–12 at a time), stir gently.

  3. Boil until they float and cook for 2–3 more minutes.

  4. Drain and serve with dipping sauce.

πŸ₯Ÿ c) Steamed Dumplings

  1. Place dumplings on parchment-lined steamer basket.

  2. Steam over boiling water for 10–12 minutes.


πŸ₯£ Dipping Sauce Ideas

Sauce Type Ingredients
Classic Soy Dip Soy sauce + vinegar + garlic + chili oil
Spicy Sesame Dip Soy + sesame oil + chili crisp
Ginger-Vinegar Dip Black vinegar + ginger + green onion

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with hot chili oil, vinegar, or soy-based sauces.

  • Pair with miso soup, stir-fried greens, or fried rice.


πŸ” Variations

  • Add shrimp or minced mushrooms.

  • Use chicken instead of pork.

  • Add chives, coriander, or tofu for different textures.


❄️ Freezing Instructions

  • Arrange dumplings on a tray, freeze till solid (2 hours), then store in zip-lock bags.

  • Cook frozen dumplings directly (add 2–3 minutes to cooking time).


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  • A vegetarian version?

  • A video storyboard or step-by-step image guide?

  • The recipe translated into Tamil?

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Tuesday, 22 July 2025

This Mongolian beef recipe with green onions has a soy-based sauce for a Chinese-style beef dish. Best served over soft rice noodles or rice.


Here’s a classic and crowd-pleasing recipe for Mongolian Beef with Spring Onions—inspired by Chinese restaurant favorites:


πŸ₯© Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 1 lb (≈450 g) flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain (~¼″ / 6 mm thick)

  • ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch, plus 2 tsp in separate slurry

  • ⅔ cup dark brown sugar

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • ½ cup water, plus 2 tsp water for slurry

  • Vegetable oil: ~2 tsp for sauce, plus ~⅔ cup (150 ml) for frying

  • Fresh aromatics:

    • 1 tbsp minced garlic

    • ½ tsp grated ginger

  • 2 bunches spring onions, cut into 2" pieces; white and green parts separated


πŸ₯˜ Instructions

  1. Prep the beef

  2. Make the sauce

    • Heat 2 tsp oil over medium heat. SautΓ© garlic & ginger ~30 sec until fragrant.

    • Add brown sugar, soy sauce, and ½ cup water. Simmer ~4 min until slightly thickened. Remove from heat (My Forking Life).

  3. Fry the beef

    • Heat ~⅔ cup oil to ~375 °F in a deep skillet. Working in batches, fry beef ~1–2 min per side until crispy. Drain on paper towels (My Forking Life).

  4. Combine & finish

    • Discard excess oil, leaving about 1 tbsp in skillet. Return beef to pan. Pour in sauce, add white parts of scallions, cook ~1–2 min.

    • Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken further, then add green parts of onions. Toss to coat and remove from heat (The Woks of Life).

  5. Serve

    • Plate hot over steamed rice or rice noodles. Enjoy immediately.


πŸ”§ Tips & Variations

  • ❄️ Freeze flank steak ~30 min before slicing—makes it easier to cut thin against the grain for tender bites (My Forking Life).

  • 🍜 Add broccoli or bell peppers during sauce stage for added color and nutrients (Allrecipes, My Forking Life).

  • 🌢️ Spice it up with dried chiles or crushed red pepper (The Woks of Life).

  • 🍜 Use low-sodium soy sauce to control sodium, or substitute hoisin for deeper flavor (My Forking Life).


πŸ—£‍ reddit Tip

Reddit users confirm the essence of Mongolian beef:

“Mongolian beef is essentially stir‑fried tender and glossy beef with scallions and onions… super tender and covered with sticky sauce.” (Reddit)


🧾 Summary Table

Step Key Task
Prep & Coat Thinly slice beef → toss with cornstarch
Make Sauce SautΓ© aromatics → brown sugar + soy + water → simmer
Fry Beef Crisp up coated strips in hot oil, drain excess
Combine Return beef, add sauce, white scallions, then slurry & green scallions
Serve Hot over rice or noodles, garnish with extra scallions

This recipe hits all the right notes: tender-sweet, savory-salty, and beautifully glossy. Let me know if you'd like a gluten-free adaptation, veggie-heavy twist, or pairing suggestions!


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Thursday, 17 July 2025

Here’s a classic Sweet and Sour Pork recipe that’s crisp, flavorful, and full of vibrant colors — perfect for a blog or recipe card!





πŸ– Sweet and Sour Pork (Chinese Style)

Crispy pork tossed in a glossy, tangy sauce with colorful veggies — a takeout favorite made at home!


🍽️ Serves: 3–4

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 mins
πŸ”₯ Cook Time: 15 mins


πŸ§‚ Ingredients

🐷 For the Pork:

  • Pork shoulder or loin – 400 g, cut into bite-sized cubes

  • Salt – ½ tsp

  • White pepper – ¼ tsp

  • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

  • Cornstarch – 2 tbsp

  • Egg – 1

  • All-purpose flour – ½ cup

  • Oil – for deep frying

πŸ₯£ For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

  • Ketchup – 3 tbsp

  • White vinegar – 2 tbsp

  • Sugar – 3 tbsp

  • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

  • Pineapple juice or water – ¼ cup

  • Cornstarch – 1 tsp (dissolved in 2 tbsp water)

πŸ«‘ For Stir-Fry:

  • Onion – 1, chopped into squares

  • Bell peppers (red & green) – ½ each, cut into squares

  • Pineapple chunks – ¼ cup (optional, canned or fresh)

  • Garlic – 2 cloves, chopped


πŸ‘¨‍🍳 Instructions

πŸ”Έ 1. Marinate the Pork

  • In a bowl, mix pork with salt, pepper, soy sauce, and cornstarch.

  • Add beaten egg and coat well. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes.

πŸ”Έ 2. Fry the Pork

  • Toss marinated pork in all-purpose flour just before frying.

  • Deep-fry in hot oil until golden and crispy (about 3–5 minutes).

  • Drain on paper towels.

🍳 Tip: Fry in batches and do a second quick fry for extra crunch.

πŸ”Έ 3. Make the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice.

  • Set aside.

πŸ”Έ 4. Stir-Fry the Veggies

  • In a wok or pan, heat 1 tbsp oil.

  • Add garlic, onion, bell peppers, and pineapple chunks.

  • Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

πŸ”Έ 5. Combine

  • Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer.

  • Add cornstarch slurry to thicken (if needed).

  • Toss in the crispy pork and coat evenly.

  • Stir for another 1–2 minutes.


🧑 Serve With:

  • Steamed jasmine rice

  • Fried rice

  • Noodles

  • Garnish with sesame seeds or spring onion


πŸ”„ Variations:

  • πŸ” Substitute pork with chicken for Sweet and Sour Chicken

  • πŸ₯¬ Make it vegetarian with tofu or cauliflower

  • 🍊 Use orange juice instead of pineapple for a citrus twist


πŸ“ Pro Tips:

✅ Cut pork evenly for uniform cooking
✅ Do not overcrowd the oil when frying
✅ Adjust sauce sweetness/tanginess to your liking


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Thursday, 10 July 2025

Honey Walnut Shrimp is a famous Cantonese-American dish that’s sweet, creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Originating from upscale Chinese restaurants (notably in Hong Kong and later California), it's now a favorite at home and in takeout menus — especially from spots like Panda Express.

 Honey Walnut Shrimp


Here's a detailed blog-style write-up on the delicious and popular Honey Walnut Shrimp — perfect for seafood lovers and home chefs alike!


🍀 Honey Walnut Shrimp – Crispy, Creamy, Sweet & Savory Delight!



πŸ›’ Ingredients

For the Candied Walnuts:

  • ½ cup walnut halves

  • 2 tbsp white sugar

  • ½ cup water

For the Shrimp:

  • 500g (1 lb) large shrimp (peeled & deveined)

  • ½ cup cornstarch or potato starch (for coating)

  • 1 egg white

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Oil for deep frying

For the Creamy Honey Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1½ tbsp honey

  • 1½ tbsp sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)


πŸ‘¨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Candy the Walnuts

  1. In a small pan, boil sugar and water.

  2. Add walnuts and cook for 2–3 minutes.

  3. Remove and place on parchment paper to cool and harden. Set aside.

2️⃣ Prepare & Fry Shrimp

  1. In a bowl, mix egg white, a pinch of salt, and pepper.

  2. Coat shrimp in the egg white, then toss in cornstarch to lightly coat.

  3. Heat oil in a pan (~175°C / 350°F) and deep-fry shrimp until golden (about 2–3 mins).

  4. Drain on paper towels.

3️⃣ Make the Sauce

  1. In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, honey, and condensed milk until smooth.

  2. (Optional) Add a splash of lemon juice to balance the sweetness.

4️⃣ Toss and Serve

  1. Gently toss the fried shrimp in the honey-mayo sauce.

  2. Top with candied walnuts.

  3. Garnish with chopped scallions or sesame seeds if desired.


🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve over steamed jasmine rice, fried rice, or crisp lettuce leaves.

  • Pair with a light soup or stir-fried vegetables for a balanced meal.


🧠 Pro Tips

  • Don’t overcook the shrimp—they become rubbery quickly.

  • For a healthier version, air-fry or pan-fry the shrimp instead of deep-frying.

  • Japanese Kewpie mayo adds an extra umami punch.


πŸ“¦ Storage

  • Best eaten fresh (crispy texture!).

  • If storing, keep sauce and fried shrimp separate, then mix just before serving.


❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • Perfect balance of crispy + creamy + sweet + nutty

  • Crowd-pleaser for parties, date nights, or dinner with family

  • Easy to customize — try it with chicken or tofu for variety!


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Quick Beef Stir-Fry Recipe A fast, flavourful, and satisfying dish made with tender beef strips, colorful vegetables, and a savory stir-fry sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes!

  πŸ₯© Ingredients For the Beef 300–350 g beef (thinly sliced against the grain) 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) 1 t...