Indo-Chinese cuisine – known for dishes such as Chicken Manchurian or Hakka Noodles – originated in India in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in Kolkata, where many Hakka Chinese settled. The term “Hakka” refers to a Chinese ethnic group…
Kung Pao Chicken
Kung pao chicken (also spelled gongbao, 宮保雞丁) is a dish of Chinese Sichuan cuisine. Its characteristic elements are chicken, peanuts, spring onions and (typical for Sichuan) plenty of chili. Ginger and garlic also play an important role and vegetables can…
Yu Xiang Qie Zi
This sensational Szechuan dish translates as ‘fish-fragrant aubergine’ (鱼香茄子) and we think one should know about it. Fish is not included in this dish, its name may come from the fact that the accompanying sauce is also used to prepare…
Stir-fry vegetables in black bean sauce
We love the very different Chinese cooking styles and Chinese food is always an option in our kitchen. Accordingly, there will be many recipes here over time. We will start by introducing some typical ingredients and a very simple vegan…
Black garlic oil
We have already explained how to make a delicious chili oil yourself. It is even easier to prepare a black garlic oil (“Ma-Yu”). Like the chili oil, it is excellent for seasoning Ramen. Unfortunately, this oil cannot be stored for…
Chili oil
Chinese chili oil is a great companion to Asian dishes, but also peps up other foods with its spiciness and complex flavour. It is easy to make and can be stored in a dark place at room temperature for up…
Sheng Jian Bao
This delicious street food speciality from Shanghai is crispy and fluffy at the same time, the filling tastes spicy and fresh. Although they are a bit of work, we can only say: it’s worth the effort! These dumplings taste best…
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
In many Asian countries such as China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea, the Philippines and Japan, a wide variety of fillings are rolled into sheets of dough and sometimes deep-fried. The deep-fried Chinese version is the world-famous spring roll, which is…
