Chicken and Corn Egg Drop Soup
Slivers of chicken are lightly fried. Shredded corn, onion, garlic and carrot are added. Chicken bone broth is poured in and thickened before beaten eggs are stirred in. Chicken and corn egg drop soup will chase rainy day blues away any day. Absolutely delicious!…
The Chinese Believe That Serving Whole Fish Will Bring Luck
Did you know that many Filipino New Year customs are based on Chinese superstitions? Eating round fruits, making noise to drive away bad spirits, eating noodles for long life, paying off debts… These are all rooted in Chinese New Year practices. Here’s another: The…
Chinese Egg Rolls
Thin omelets are filled with seasoned ground pork, rolled and steamed. To serve, the Chinese egg rolls are sliced to reveal a beautiful spiral pattern. …
Chinese Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
In Chinese restaurants in the Philippines, it is called lechon Macau—a slab of pork belly roasted until the rind is browned and crisp. Chinese crispy roasted pork belly is similar to the Filipino lechon kawali but the cooking methods differ. While lechon kawali is boiled…
Chinese Red-braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou)
The older sibling of buta no kakuni, Chinese red-braised pork belly, or hong shao rou, is said to be a favorite of Chairman Mao. Cooking this delicious dish begins by boiling the pork then rinsing it to remove scum. The pork is then lightly browned…
