Christine's Recipes: Easy Chinese Recipes | Delicious Recipes

Braised Chu Hou Chicken Wings (柱侯雞翼)

2026-07-28T21:27:43.936-07:00

Finding balance between a busy schedule and enjoying quality meals at home can be effortless with the right approach. This Braised Chu Hou Chicken Wings recipe delivers authentic Cantonese flavors with minimal time and effort, making it an ideal choice for quality-conscious home cooks.

If you love the classic Hong Kong hot pot dish, stewed brisket with Chu Hou paste (柱侯牛腩) like me, you will like this braised chicken wings.

The rich, savory, and slightly sweet notes of fermented soybean Chu Hou paste perfectly coat every piece of chicken wing, creating a deeply satisfying dish that pairs exceptionally well with warm steamed rice. Cooking does not need to be complicated to be nourishing. By streamlining the cooking process into a 15-minute quick stir-fry and braise, this recipe preserves simple ingredients while ensuring a balanced meal with added fresh peppers and onions. Embracing everyday grace through shared meals allows us to slow down and appreciate life's quiet moments. Simplify your routine, cook efficiently, and dedicate your saved time to what matters most.

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Butter Pound Cake

2026-07-27T22:10:39.068-07:00

This butter pound cake has a strong aroma of butter. Mind you, it's so addictively delicious. Its simplicity, without any fancy decoration, with the golden brown crust, buttery taste and rich texture, totally wins my heart.

Butter pound cake is my favourite childhood dessert. I remember how the strong aroma of butter made this traditional cake so addictive to me, feeling like never having enough of it.

Its simplicity, without any fancy decoration, with the golden brown crust, buttery taste and rich texture, totally wins my heart. You can’t stop eating after tasting the first slice. Mind you, if you’re on diet, make sure you can share with some other friends, or bring it along to any parties as finger food.

One slice of the butter pound cake, with a cup of tea or coffee, brings me enough enjoyment with no regrets.
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Pan Fried Fish Fillet (Hong Kong Style)

2026-07-26T21:54:10.807-07:00

The fish fillet is pan fried perfectly and the sauce is just balanced. It is suitable for kids and seniors, and meat lovers of course, excellent with hot steamed rice.

This is one of my favourite homey dishes often cooked by my mother. I always feel that she’s the best in cooking it.
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Steamed Minced Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens

2026-07-23T21:21:31.575-07:00

This steamed ground pork dish is a very popular homey dish in Chinese cooking that I grew up with. It’s one of my childhood favourite dishes throughout the year. This dish goes really well with a bowl of steamed rice and any Chinese vegetables.

Preserved mustard greens (called mui coi 梅菜 in Cantonese) don’t look appetizing before cooking. But it’s really tasty and perfectly pairing with meat. This dish can be prepared well ahead and chilled in your fridge. When you're ready, simply steam it in a wok.
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Borscht Soup with Garlic Bread Recipe

2026-07-20T23:28:59.945-07:00

Borscht (or Borshch) is a hearty beetroot vegetable soup considered to originate from Ukraine or Eastern Russia. Can’t you believe it? It’s very popular in Hong Kong, yet with a tweak of adding more flavours. It's wonderfully tasty indeed.

You’ll easily find Borscht in the set lunch/dinner menu of cafés run by Hong Kong people. They often use beef soup and add some tenderized beef chunks going with all kind of vegetables.

You might think it’s not that kind of original Borscht, but many Hong Kong people like having some meat or bones to cook soup. My family also likes to have a piece of toasted garlic bread to go with this soup. We just feel that we don’t need anything else, totally satisfied.
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Curry Fish Balls with Radish (咖哩蘿蔔魚蛋)

2026-07-19T22:46:01.769-07:00

Curry fish balls with radish is my favourite childhood street food in Hong Kong. It’s very tasty and easy to make it at home.

Curry fish balls with radish were my most favourite childhood street food in Hong Kong. The street hawkers often used the deep-fried fish balls and boiled them in delicious spicy curry sauce. I couldn’t help myself to buy some on the way back home after school.

Whenever these curry fish balls are served in any parties, they’d be gone very quickly. This batch was made for a family gathering. The weather was a bit cold. So I kept them warm in my vacuum pot.
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Steamed Ginger Milk Custard

2026-07-14T22:13:07.992-07:00

Ever tried this steamed milk custard? It’s so smooth that even tofu fa (a kind of traditional Chinese dessert, aka soy milk custard) can’t beat it. It’s a perfect quick dessert after dinner.

The pungent aroma of ginger makes the silky milk custard so wonderful. My family loves its simplicity and silky texture. Ginger is widely used in Chinese herbal medication as it helps our blood circulation and treats indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea, and nausea.
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Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs (One-Pan Dish)

2026-07-08T22:30:32.207-07:00

These chicken thighs were cooked with lemon, garlic and my favourite herds, rosemary and thyme. My kitchen was full of the fragrant smell, increasing the appetite of the whole family.

I’m getting to love one-pan dish more and more. It’s handy and save up energy to do cleaning up, just like one-plate dish.

The taste of one-pan dish won’t be comprised at all, still very delicious.
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Steamed Beef Mince on Rice (蒸冬菜牛肉餅飯)

2026-07-06T22:33:19.457-07:00

Ever tried this Hong Kong rice dish, steamed beef mince on rice? It's one of my favourite childhood steamed rice dishes. I especially love the grains because they absorbed all the beef juice and sauce. So tasty!

Sometimes you may need a recipe to let yourself be lazy for some reason, not wanting to stand in the kitchen too long or dine out. No matter what the weather is like, this delicious steamed beef on rice is perfect to ease your starving.

My mother used to make this rice dish in an electric rice cooker. Yet a wok or hot pot will do too. The end result is equally good. All you need is to prepare some cooked rice that’s a bit drier than usual because the rice will take up every bit of the tasty beef juice while steaming.

You can imagine how yummy the rice will be. Apart from making fried rice, you can turn leftover rice into another superstar on your dining table with this recipe.
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Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes

2026-06-28T22:31:46.098-07:00

Can I say everyone in parties loves cheesecakes? If not everyone, then most people are so into trying these little cute cheesecakes. I made some for a bring-a-plate family gathering, they’re gone quickly once served on table.

What I like the most about making cheesecakes is that I can make them well in advance, chill in fridge, then bring them along inside an insulated food bag. Then off I go for enjoying the party without any stress.

As I got a new kitchen toy – a 12-cup mini cheesecake pan recently, I can’t wait to try this nifty kitchen gadget. Baking cheesecakes turns out into a 20-minute-or-so matter. Then simply top the baked cheesecakes with some blueberry coulis, place one or two fresh blueberries for garnish.
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Japanese Enoki Beef Rolls

2026-06-22T23:13:14.588-07:00

Here’s a quick, simple and delicious dish with authentic Japanese taste. These Japanese enoki beef rolls are classic, easily found on the menu of any good Japanese restaurants.

When you are stuck with something, haven’t got much time for cooking, still want some good foods to fuel your body with energy. Here’s a quick, simple and delicious dish with authentic Japanese taste.
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Snake Bean, Pork and Eggs Stir Fry

2026-06-18T22:38:03.398-07:00

This stir-fried snake bean, pork and egg dish goes perfectly for a bowl of steamed rice. The soft scrambled egg is blended so well with the crunchy sweet snake beans. It’s delicious. If you have kids at home, this is a simple and nutritious dish that they will love. Give it a try.

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Scallion Pancakes

2026-06-17T21:19:30.109-07:00

Scallion pancake (aka green onion pancake) is a classic Chinese snack, traditionally pair with a cup of soy milk. It's soft, tender inside and crispy outside. It'll make you want more for sure.

What’s your favourite for lunch?
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Lemon Job’s Tears Tea/Drink

2026-06-14T22:17:49.771-07:00

This lemon Job’s tears tea is both appetizing and refreshing. I love its lemony aroma and mild natural sweetness, helping to lift up my spirit.

Job’s tears are traditionally used for ages in Chinese home cooking. It becomes a rising healthy star in the recent food scene. Not only it can help to improve indigestion, diarrhea, and trouble urinating, but also lower cholesterol and prevent cancer. More and more western people try to incorporate these tiny grains in drinks, salad or porridge.
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Cantonese Sticky Rice Dumplings (Video 廣東鹹肉糭)

2026-06-11T22:37:18.228-07:00

When I first learned to wrap sticky rice dumplings (鹹肉糭) for celebrating Dragon Boat festival, this was the easiest method I went for. It's so much fun. The dumplings tasted so great.

Sticky rice dumpling (Zongzi 糭子 in Chinese) is a classic Chinese food often eaten for celebrating Dragon Boat Festival. It’s mainly made of glutinous rice, stuffed with seasoned pork belly, salted duck egg yolks or many different fillings, then wrapped in bamboo leaves, cooked in boiling water.

My family especially loves the Cantonese sticky rice dumplings and would love to have them all the time through out the year, either for breakfast or lunch.

There are two camps of how to eat these dumplings, dipping with soy sauce or going with white sugar. So, guess which way my family loves to go for? Sugar. In fact, either way is fantastic and delicious.
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Dandan Noodles (擔擔麵)

2026-06-10T23:29:15.232-07:00

We love noodles as light lunch meals. This classic Sichuan Dandan noodles (擔擔麵 in Chinese) is one of our favourites.

Dandan noodles (擔擔麵 in Chinese) is a classic Sichuan cuisine. The spicy sauce as the key element makes this noodle dish so addictively delicious.
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Shanghai Fried Noodles

2026-06-04T22:14:18.118-07:00

Want a light and healthy meal? Here comes this classic Shanghai fried noodles that can be easily found in most Shanghai restaurants in Hong Kong.

If you like noodles as a quick and light meal, this is a must-try one. The upside of home cooking is that you can make the dish with anything left in your fridge or comes in handy. A side note, I added a secret ingredient to this Shanghai fried noodles and get my family hooked.
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Steamed Eggs 蒸水蛋 (Silky Smooth Tips + Video)

2026-06-02T22:45:52.331-07:00

This silky smooth savoury steamed eggs dish is so easy to make. It goes really well with steamed rice.

Steamed egg is a very popular dish in Hong Kong cooking. It’s simple and nourishing. We love its silky smooth texture and savory taste that goes really well with steamed rice.

Armed with my Instant Pot, an electronic programmed pressure cooker, I don’t need to worry about the timing and temperature. Simply press the buttons and leave it on the bench doing the job for me.

I can be very confident to get the exactly same result every time, watching my family enjoying the silky smooth steamed eggs.

In the video below, you'll see how easy to make this dish.
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Swiss Chicken Wings (Homemade Recipe)

2026-06-01T22:51:08.581-07:00

Several years ago, I posted a recipe, Braised Sweet Soy Chicken Wings, that’s also called “Swiss wings”. It’s made with a bottle of store-bought marinade. I’ve got thumbs up from my family. If you’re a wing lover and want to make this dish from scratch, go for this version. With only a few simple ingredients, you can make some flavoursome marinade to braise your chicken wings.

It’s not a dish related to Switzerland. Why is it called Swiss wings any way?
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Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯)

2026-05-31T22:55:45.070-07:00

No matter the weather is cold or hot, this classic hot and sour soup, originated from Sichuan China, is suitable for every occasion throughout the year. It’s tremendously appetising and delicious. No wonder this soup is well-liked and popular around the world.

Every family has their own version around different countries, using different ingredients though. Basically, this hot and sour soup contains wood ear fungus, bamboo shoots and tofu, sometimes pork blood (豬血) is added. Give it a go if you want, or dare, or you can find some pork blood at your local area.
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Braised Tofu with Roast Pork (火腩炆豆腐 + Video)

2026-05-26T07:11:18.855-07:00

Chinese roast pork (Shao Rou 燒肉) is quite different in taste from the western one, although both have crackling skin on with tender meat under.

In Hong Kong, there are many siu mei shops (燒味店) to sell a variety of roast meats, including the roast pork, suckling pig and roast ducks. Whenever we buy roast pork from them,

I’d like to reserve some to cook this classic Hong Kong dish, Braised Tofu with Roast Pork that is one of our family’s favourite. Although the pork skin would be no longer crispy but the taste of it remains as yummy as it comes out fresh from oven. It goes really well with tofu. The dish is wonderful on a bed of Jasmine rice.
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Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry

2026-05-19T19:52:30.511-07:00

How nice would it be when having a tasty dish of chicken curry with a bowl of hot rice?

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Dumplings in Red Oil / Chilli Oil (紅油抄手)

2026-05-14T22:56:21.532-07:00

This classic Szechuan dish - boiled dumplings in red oil (紅油抄手) is very easy to make. The silky smooth wonton skin is so adorable.

If you’re into something hot, these dumplings are for you. Even though spicy foods are not my most favourite, I’m so intrigued by the red-hue chilli oil in this classic Szechuan dish - boiled dumplings in red oil / chilli oil (紅油抄手).

The silky smooth wonton skin is so adorable. You won’t easily feel enough because the well-balanced chilli sauce helps cut through the meat wrapped in dumplings. Mind you that it might get you hooked.
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Wood Ear and Chicken Soup

2026-05-11T22:15:00.000-07:00

Wood ear is a kind of edible fungus often used in Chinese cooking. Wood ear is black in colour, so looks not quite appealing to eyes. Yet, we can’t underestimate its value to our health. It can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

I often use wood ear in my cooking, like Chinese New Year traditional dish, stir-fry with chicken, make the classic hot and sour soup and imitation shark fin soup. If you feel like having a vegetarian dish, wood ear will work with many vegetables. You can make this Stir Fried Bean Sprouts, Carrots & Wood Ear Fungus dish. When I make dumplings, I also like putting in some wood ear to add a texture in the fillings. Ever thought about making san choi bao (lettuce wraps) with wood ears? They taste really good with roast duck meat too.
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Teriyaki Tofu

2026-05-07T23:19:00.000-07:00

The taste of Teriyaki sauce is rich and addictive, making you want more of the nutritious tofu.

Whenever I go for ordering or making my own Japanese dishes, I’d think of those with Teriyaki sauce. It’s nice and sweet, easy to make. Just blend all ingredients together. There you go.
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