haam yu chow faan, or salted fish fried rice, is a cantonese-style fried rice made with haam yu, or preserved fish. it’s actually crispy, and it’s the kind of fried rice that is so flavorful on its own that you don’t need to eat it with anything else. i was supposed to to be basking […]
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Hong Dou Tang – Sweet Red Bean Soup
tong yuen, or chewy sweet mochi balls, are typically eaten during the lunar new year. these unfilled ones are served with hong dou tang, or sweet red bean soup. it’s the perfect hot, cozy dessert for the winter! mulan was my favorite as a child. that was the only movie i’d watch, disney or otherwise, […]
Iced Earl Grey Matcha Latte
this iced earl grey matcha latte is the perfect mix of creamy latte, with plenty of strong earl grey and matcha to cut through the richness. as a stereotypical taurus, i don’t like change. (i’m not hardcore into astrology, and can’t keep my sun/moon/stars/rising’s straight, but it’s a good laugh. also won’t deny that i […]
Mango Noodle Salad with Cilantro Coconut Milk Dressing
this mango noodle salad with cilantro coconut milk dressing is perfect when you want something carb-y and fruit-y for lunch, all sauced up with a herby dressing. the lazy days of summer have hit. motivation at work is pretty low, though i did get added to a new project that i’m excited about and likening […]
Watermelon Matcha
this watermelon matcha is perfect for hot summer afternoons, when you need a caffeine nudge and plenty of fruity refreshment. make sure to hide pinterest pic once i pin everything we were spoiled at work last year, and got summer fridays for 3 1/2 months. we were blissfully off at 2pm every friday from memorial […]
Zha Jiang Mian
i first posted this zha jiang mian in dec 2014, but i’ve been eating it for years. figured it was time for an upgrade of pictures, and maybe a written recipe rather than my lazy ramblings (; it’s the last bit of asian pacific american heritage month, aka the last post of the year where […]