Hi, I'm Mian 👋
I grew up loving Asian food, then spent years traveling and eating my way through as much of the world as I could. At some point that turned into a more serious obsession, and I ended up working in professional kitchens in New York, including Jean-Georges and Mari.
This site is where I write up the recipes I keep coming back to. I post on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and 小红书 too.
Recipes
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Japanese Royal Milk Tea Pudding
奶茶牛奶布丁
A smooth, creamy milk tea flavored pudding inspired by the super popular Japanese version — nostalgic and comforting, just like classic childhood bubble milk tea.
Grandpa's Secret Sweet and Sour Ribs
糖醋排骨
Tender baby back ribs braised in a glossy Jiangsu-style sweet and sour sauce. Simple, fragrant, and perfect with rice.
Thai Mango Sticky Rice
泰式芒果糯米饭
A classic Thai-style mango sticky rice made with sweet coconut milk, steamed glutinous rice, and ripe mango. The key is letting the hot rice absorb warm coconut milk until glossy, tender, and deeply fragrant.
Sichuan Spicy Braised Chicken with Taro
成都芋儿鸡
A cozy, spicy Sichuan-style chicken stew with tender chicken pieces, creamy taro, fermented chili paste, beer, and warm spices. The taro soaks up all the savory broth and becomes soft, creamy, and incredibly flavorful.
Hawker-Style Hokkien Mee
福建炒面
A quick home version of Southeast Asian-style Hokkien mee — thick wheat noodles stir-fried with seafood, garlic, pork fat, and a rich, glossy savory sauce.
Sichuan Chili Beef Bites
四川麻辣牛肉
A spicy, savory Sichuan-style cold beef dish tossed with chili, sesame, and aromatic spices. Adapted from Wang Gang's recipe — best served chilled, especially with drinks.
Cantonese Turnip Cake with Chinese Sausage and Dried Shrimp
腊味萝卜糕
A savory, pan-fried Cantonese-style turnip cake made with shredded daikon, Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, shallots, and a rice flour-based batter — soft, bouncy, and golden on the outside.
Fujian-Style Savory Rice with Pork Belly and Shallot Oil
闽南咸饭
A quick and comforting Fujian-style savory rice made in a rice cooker with pork belly, dried shiitake mushrooms, carrots, dried shrimp, and crispy shallot oil — fragrant, savory, and rich without being heavy.
Shanghainese Claypot Rice
上海菜饭
A simple rice cooker clay pot-style rice made with pancetta, Shanghai bok choy, and fluffy rice. The pancetta adds savory aroma and just enough fat to flavor the rice without making it too heavy.
Chiayi Turkey Rice (Chicken Version)
嘉义火鸡肉饭
Tender poached chicken over rice with crispy fried shallots, tangy pickled cucumber, and an umami-packed sauce — a taste of Chiayi's rich street food culture.
Hong Kong–Style Curry
港式咖喱
A rich, aromatic curry crafted from a blend of wet and dry spices — slow-cooked to perfection in the tradition of Hong Kong's vibrant culinary scene.
Japanese Milk Pudding
日式牛奶布丁
A silky, delicate milk pudding with a creamy dairy base set with gelatin — simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying.
Typhoon Shelter Chicken Wings
避风塘炸鸡翅
Crispy chicken wings tossed with fried garlic, Sichuan chili, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs — a Hong Kong street food classic.