Category Archives: Chinese

Sesame Ginger Chicken To Flavour The Plain Rice

I am not very sure if this dish is authentically Chinese, but from the way it is cooked, it does very much resemble the Chinese style of cooking. Nevertheless, sesame ginger chicken is definitely distinct from the more commonly available … Read more

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Colourful Snowskin Mooncakes With Sweet & Savoury Surprises

The mid of the autumn season is arriving soon, in less than two weeks’ time. That is when we will be celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival – on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. That is also when we … Read more

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Mooncake Piglet Cookies With Fanciful Piglet Moulds

Last year, I made mooncake piglets in its full form and shape as gifts for my family and friends. This year, I’m trying something that’s similar yet a little bit different – mooncake piglet cookies. These are flatter in shape … Read more

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Teochew Spicy Stingray Stir-Fry

This dish of stingray stir-fry is a Teochew dish that I love eating – a dish which I’ve seen my mum cook umpteen times in her kitchen. Last weekend, I got her to show me once again how it should … Read more

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Hainanese Chicken Rice – A National Dish For A Happy National Day!

Hainanese chicken rice is one of the favourite dishes of local Singaporeans as well as tourists, some of whom visit the little red dot with a purposeful intent to try out this dish. What makes this dish special is the … Read more

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