“Choy Gon Tong” (菜干汤), which means “dried vegetable soup” in Cantonese and it’s actually “dehydrated Bok Choy”. This soup is traditionally used to bring down heat in one’s body especially on recent scorching weather. This soup is usually paired with other ingredients such as pork ribs (or pork bones), carrot, corn, soy beans, south and north apricot kernels to add the brew’s benefits […]
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I tried my hand at this dish for several times before I can get this successful version which achieve the perfect texture of melt-in-your-mouth fat layer and soft tender lean meat. This recipe is a keeper if you like pork belly! Ingredient (serve: 3-4) 300 – 350g pork belly with skin, cut into 1 inch thick pieces 1 tablespoon rock […]
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December is always a busy month as Christmas approaches and we look forward to a new calendar year. I believe your social calendars are filling up with plans to visit family, friends and neighbours over the Christmas season. It’s also a season of indulgence which brings a seemingly endless barrage of parties, gatherings, and get-togethers. Personally, I love it! (who doesn’t?) But all those alcohols, mince […]
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Today’s Yen Can Cook recipe, no cooking is involved! \(^o^)/ Well, smoothie bowls are one social media food trend we can really get behind. Why? Because smoothie bowls have some redeeming qualities. Whether packed with leafy greens, tropical fruit, or creamy avocado, these super-bowls are filling, nutrient-packed, and absolutely delicious. They are also the rage on Instagram. I mean, they were basically designed for […]
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Stir Fried Noodles with Soy Sauce 豉油皇炒面 (“See Yow Wong Chow Meen” in Cantonese) is one of the dishes that I frequently heard from the Hong Kong drama series (TVB drama series to be precise :P) which I’ve been watching since my childhood days. This fried noodles is normally served as breakfast and it can be found in dim sum […]
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