hong kong cafe style macaroni soup

Hong Kong Café Style Macaroni Soup

November 5, 2020

the word fusion may have fallen out of favour, but I love nothing more than when food sits at the intersection of two cultures, bringing different ideas and histories together, and bringing different people together. hong kong style cafes, or cha chaan tangs, are a beautiful example of intersectional cuisine at its homiest and most satisfying.

I have so many treasured memories of sneaking quiet afternoons at cha chaan tangs in toronto with my dad. ma may not have approved of the sugary drinks, buttery buns and white bread egg sandwiches, but it was always my decadent little haven with pa.

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Sambal Maple Quinoa Bowl with Peanut Dressing

October 21, 2020

an all around feel-good grain bowl with glazey carrots, charred broc, jammy onions and savoury shroomies. a lot of the time, peanut sauce is too thick for my liking so this sauce is thinner than most without sacrificing on flavour. feel free to sub the peanut butter with any other nut butter (or even tahini!) if there’s an allergy involved.

Photo by Jess Kal Photography

Smacked Cucumber Salad

October 7, 2020

a refreshingly tangy and savoury cucumber salad that comes together in a snap.

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Gluten-Free Sichuanese Liang Mian (Noodles with Sesame Chili Dressing)

October 7, 2020

sichuanese cold noodles, known as liang mian, are zingy, fiery and packed with flave! they should really be called BIG FLAVOUR NOODLES as the sesame chili dressing leaves a party in your mouth after every bite.

I personally like to eat these noodles warm or at room temp, but if it’s a particularly hot day, you can refrigerate them for 20 minutes before consuming for a refreshingly punchy treat.

you can be pretty flexible with the additions in terms of vegetables and proteins, as the sesame chili dressing will enhance the flavour of just about anything.

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Easy Miso Salmon

September 27, 2020

with minimal effort, you can achieve this flavour-packed miso-glazed salmon in no time at all! buy a big portion of fresh salmon at your local seafood store and portion it out into freezer bags for convenient portions to defrost during the week. serve this dish with steamed rice and veg and you’ve got a meal in less than 30 minutes.