Mizu Yokan (水ようかん / 水羊羹)

by Mike Hsu // 10/08/2016 // 2 Comments

Today, we will be making mizu yokan (水ようかん) which is a lighter version of the traditional neri yokan by adding more water and is great for warmer days. This recipe concludes my series on red bean but also kicks off... Continue reading →

Red Bean Soup (紅豆湯)

by Mike Hsu // 08/26/2016 // 2 Comments

Red beans are a good source of protein and in Asia, bean are preferred to be sweetened instead of salty. The simplest yet most satisfying dessert after a meal would be the red bean soup. In the hot summer months,... Continue reading →

Red Bean Slush (紅豆冰沙)

by Mike Hsu // 08/12/2016 // No Comments

On a scorching hot summer day, nothing cools you down more than an ice cold glass of red bean slush ((紅豆冰沙) also known as a red bean smoothie. It’s sweet but not overpowering with a rich flavor of red beans... Continue reading →

Red Bean Paste (紅豆沙 / こしあん)

by Mike Hsu // 08/05/2016 // 5 Comments

Here is the second version of the base ingredient for many Asian desserts, the Red Bean Paste. The first version, Sweetened Red Bean recipe from the other day is a bit easier, so it was introduced first. This version requires... Continue reading →

Sweetened Red Bean (蜜紅豆)

by Mike Hsu // 08/02/2016 // 1 Comment

Red bean is such a versatile and popular ingredient in Asian cuisine, especially when it comes to desserts. I was fortunate to find some organic red beans at my local Asian supermarket so I picked a few packets up. So... Continue reading →

Chinese Omelette with Lettuce (蔬菜大蛋餅)

by Jeff Kang // 03/23/2016 // 3 Comments

Chinese Omelette with Lettuce is another one good breakfast dish that I love with passion. More than 20 years ago, the traditional Chinese Omelette (蛋餅) is as simple as a rolled out flat dough cook with a egg spreaded out... Continue reading →

Taiwanese breakfast sandwiches (台式早餐三明治)

by Jeff Kang // 03/07/2016 // 3 Comments

Breakfast is always the best part of a day. When I was in Taiwan, I love standing by the little breakfast stand, not knowing which sandwich to choose. They have ham flavor, burger meat flavor, pork sung flavor, chicken katsu... Continue reading →

Taiwanese Pepper Bun (胡椒餅)

by Mike Hsu // 02/14/2016 // 17 Comments

What I love about our Mike vs Jeff series is that we always strive to challenge ourselves to do something that we’ve never done before. Many people make it look easy on tv but a lot of techniques takes countless... Continue reading →

Deep Fried Squid Balls (炸花枝丸)

by Mike Hsu // 01/17/2016 // No Comments

In Asia, fish paste is used in so many different styles of cuisines and recipes, from standard boiled fished balls, to stir fry fish cakes, to deep fried fish balls. One of my favorite seafood is squid because it has... Continue reading →

Turkey Rice (火雞肉飯)

by Jeff Kang // 12/09/2015 // 2 Comments

Turkey rice is one of the most traditional snack food in Taiwan. In order for me to talk about Turkey rice, we have to tell you a little bit about Taiwanese Stewed Pork Rice (ló͘-bah-pn̄g), or also called Lu-Rou-Fan. Taiwanese... Continue reading →

Taiwanese hot pot (台式火鍋)

by Jeff Kang // 12/02/2015 // 2 Comments

Now that the weather has cooled down, it’s finally the time of the year again for hot pot! One thing I love about winter is reuniting with friends and family. Regardless in Taiwan or in US, winter is the season... Continue reading →

Taiwanese Pan-Fried Pork Chop Rice

by Mike Hsu // 10/20/2015 // 1 Comment

Our previous Taiwanese Pork Chop recipe requires a lot of prep work to bread the chops and frying which can be a deterrent for many people. Well here is the original home style Taiwanese Pork Chop recipe that requires no... Continue reading →

Chinese tea eggs (茶葉蛋)

by Jeff Kang // 09/25/2015 // 1 Comment

Chinese Tea Eggs are one of the cheapest snacks you can buy in Taiwan. Almost all the convenience stores sell tea eggs. It’s as cheap as 25 cents per egg and it’s super delicious. In my childhood memory, I would... Continue reading →

Sichuan Spicy Beef Tendons (涼拌牛筋)

by Mike Hsu // 09/20/2015 // 2 Comments

Thanks to El Niño, we are experiencing continuous hot and humid weather in Southern California but not much rain yet. As the summer heat wears on, here is another refreshing cold appetizer that has a spicy kick. The best thing... Continue reading →

Salted Pork Belly – Hakka Style (客家鹹豬肉)

by Mike Hsu // 09/14/2015 // 4 Comments

It’s quite unfortunate that in America, it’s nearly impossible to find fresh pork belly. Most of the pork belly has been sold to be made into bacon for the American breakfast or burger. So to get my pork belly fix,... Continue reading →