How to Cook Pork-Shrimp Shumai : Steamed Siomai Dumplings
One of the earliest recipes I learned from my mother was how to make Pork Shumai (or 'siomai' to Filipinos). This is a steamed dumpling filled with a pork mixture of scallions, shrimps and flavored...
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On busy days, I wear a frown by late afternoon. It’s that small stretch of time between kitchen prep for dinner and sitting at the table that gets me all stressed out. If my work schedule is hectic,...
View ArticleHow to make Tamago Kake Gohan - Japanese Rice with Egg
From the east coast in the USA, flying to Tokyo, Japan took us about 15 hours on a nonstop flight to Narita airport. I admit it was a long trip but the destination was well worth it. We were in Japan...
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Pork Siomai Dumplings with Quail Eggs
This year, to celebrate Chinese New Year in my American home, I made a large platter of Pork Siomai (say ‘shu-my’) Dumplings with Quail Eggs. In keeping with tradition, our family always has a feast...
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Sayote (Chayote) Steamed in Butter
When my kids were growing up, I always made them vegetable dishes like this Chayote: Sayote Steamed in Butter to go alongside a main entrée. The sayote, steamed then slathered with butter has always...
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Pork Ginger Meatballs and Corn Soup
The cold days came like a blast. Simmering this Pork Ginger Meatballs and Corn Soup, flavored like a good Filipino stew, was a welcome sight to come home to. The temperatures outside dipped, and so I...
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