The custard bun (in Chinese we call it lai wong bao, or nai wong bao) has a rich flavor of milk and egg yolk and is a dessert in Guangdong Province, China. You can always find these in a Guangdong teahouse. Cantonese people have the habit of drinking morning tea, and this is a favorite … Read more
Fortune cake (commonly known as “fa gao”) is a traditional treat made with flour as its main ingredient. It is a popular cake that is widely distributed in Northern and Southern China. It smells fantastic and is very nutritious, especially for the elderly and children. Today, I share a traditional recipe that is called fa … Read more
A floss bun (or pork sung bun) is made by rolling a bun in the meat floss or adding floss to make filling. This particular food, is loved by many people all around the world. The way it’s consumed is different by country depending on geographical environment, eating habits, culture, etc. It’s very easy to … Read more
Salted Egg Yolk Buns are called Liu Sha Bao (Liu Sa Bao) or Golden Liu Sha Bao in Chinese and are traditionally found in Cantonese restaurants. The delicious filling is made with salted egg yolk. Check out my recipe for Salted Duck Egg. Salted Egg Yolk Buns are hot when you first take them out of the pot and when you … Read more
Breads do not necessarily have to be made in a bread machine. In fact, making it by hand can be very satisfying as well, and with enough practice, come out even better. These red bean cakes are very fluffy and delicious with a sugary red bean stuffing. A short while ago I shared the mung … Read more