Butter mochi is a classic Hawaiian treat made with coconut milk and glutinous rice flour. It is different from Chinese or Japanese mochis, as this mochi is baked in the oven, whereas the Chinese and Japanese ones are usually prepared by steaming and/or by putting it in the microwave. This mochi is also a bit […]
Snacks
HK Street Food Style Rice Noodle Rolls (豬腸粉)
Rice Noodle Rolls (a.k.a. steam rice roll/cheung fun) is a Cantonese dish that’s popular in the Guangdong Province and Hong Kong. It is commonly served as a street food snack or as part of dim sum. This rice noodles can be prepared plain or with shrimp, beef, char siu or vegetables. You can basically fill […]
Paper Wrapped Cake Recipe (纸杯蛋糕)
Paper wrapped cake (a.k.a. sponge cake) is a Chinese pastry type and it is very common in Hong Kong bakeries and even abroad in the Chinatown bakery shops. This cake is different than the Western cupcake as this is more a chiffon style cake wrapped in paper. I personally love this cake, because it is […]
Taiwanese popcorn chicken (Airfryer recipe)
After buying an Airfryer (Philips Essential XL) last week, I was so excited to try making the Taiwanese popcorn chicken. This is one of my favorite snacks to buy when I am visiting Asia. This dish is famous in Taiwan’s street food markets and is known by its rich flavor and crunchy texture. If you […]