The Best Dumpling Sauce
Savoury, umami, tangy, sweet and spicy - this is THE BEST DUMPLING SAUCE and it is lip-smacking good! I’ve dialled the flavour just right to make this the only recipe you need.
Wontons with Yuzu Mayo Shrimp
These Wontons with Yuzu Mayo Shrimp are crunchy, savoury, creamy, spicy and tangy all in one incredible bite. The filling features succulent shrimp, creamy mayonnaise, spicy chili garlic sauce, tangy rice vinegar and aromatic brightness of yuzu juice. I serve these with an easy and delicious dipping sauce — just 4 ingredients of mayo, honey, soy sauce and yuzu juice. Sooo good.
Shrimp in Lobster Sauce
Shrimp in Lobster Sauce features succulent shrimp and ground pork coated in a silky and flavourful sauce that is SO perfect for serving on steamed rice! After the shrimp is prepped, the dish comes together in less than 15 minutes, all in one cooking vessel. Yasss.
Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce
Large succulent shrimp tossed in a sauce of aromatic scallions and ginger, umami soy sauce and tangy sweet ketchup. This dish begs to be served on a bowl of steamed rice!
Easy Shrimp Spring Rolls
These are the easiest spring rolls you will ever make! No filling to prepare and cool before assembling, these Easy Shrimp Spring Rolls are inspired by one of my must-get dim sum items — but simplified. Golden and crunchy exterior with a succulent bite of shrimp inside, you won't be able to stop at one or two or three!
Chinese Chives and Pork Dumplings
I call this CHINESE PORK AND CHIVE DUMPLINGS my weeknight dumplings because as far as dumpling recipes go, they are the EASIEST of them all to make. The juicy ground pork and fragrant Chinese chives are such a classic combo for dumplings and always hits the spot! Plus I share my TWO SECRETS for perfect dumping filling in any dumpling recipe 🙌
Shanghai Stir-Fried Noodles 上海粗炒
Bouncy, thick noodles stir-fried with shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, carrots and scallions in a very slurpable, savoury sauce. It’s a 20-minute meal that everyone should have in their weeknight repertoire.
Black Sesame Glutinous Rice Dumplings (Tang Yuan) 黑芝麻湯圓
Tender and chewy glutinous rice dough encasing a rich, oozy sweet black sesame filling and served in a light ginger broth, these SWEET GLUTINOUS RICE DUMPLINGS WITH BLACK SESAME FILLING are heaven in every bite!
Shanghai Spring Rolls
These SHANGHAI SPRING ROLLS are exactly the kind I grew up eating so they are, hands down, my favourite type of spring rolls! My paternal Shanghainese grandmother used to make it and my dad makes it. We usually make a big pot of simple meatless congee to go with it for a weekend lunch everybody looks forward to!
Chinese Vegetable Dumplings (Jiaozi / 餃子) Recipe with Step-By-Step Photos
Delicious homemade Chinese Vegetable Dumplings filled with sautéed snow pea leaves, Chinese chives, shiitake mushrooms and tofu. Recipe includes homemade wrappers but you can also use store bought wrappers with this filling.
Shanghai Braised Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)
The magic happens in the final simmering when the starch released from the rice cakes combine with the liquid cooked out of the cabbage to create a velvety, luscious sauce that coats everything. This Shanghai Braised Rice Cakes recipe is an easy one-pot meal that is total comfort food.