Stir Fry

Stir Fried Cauliflower

Sometimes the simplest vegetables make the most satisfying meals. This Stir Fried Cauliflower combines blistered cauliflower, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy wood ear mushrooms in a savoury, glossy sauce that proves meat isn’t always necessary for a memorable dinner.  Stir Fried Cauliflower with tomatoes, wood ear mushrooms and oyster sauce. A...

Pancit Pares

Fresh noodles tossed in rich beef gravy and topped with tender braised brisket, garlic, vegetables, and aromatic spices.  Two Filipino comfort food legends collide in one plate. Tender braised beef, rich sweet-savoury gravy, and stir-fried noodles create a combination that disappears fast whenever I serve it. Some of the best...

Ginisang Gulay sa Aligue

Vegetable stir fry with aligue, fatty pork, dried shrimp, cauliflower, carrots, and string beans. Filipino umami-packed dish.  A humble vegetable stir fry turned into an absolute umami monster with crab fat, dried shrimp, and pork rendered until every bite tastes rich and savoury. #ginisanggulay #aligue #filipinofood #vegetables #comfortfood One thing...

Stir Fried Beef and Potatoes

Beef and potato cubes stir fried with garlic, soy sauce and ginger, coated in a savoury glossy sauce.  Hearty cubes coated in a savoury glaze, simple ingredients turned into something deeply satisfying and comforting. #stirfriedbeefandpotatoes #dongbeicuisine #homecooking There are dishes that impress with technique, and then there are dishes that...

Pancit Canton at Bihon

Filipino mixed noodles with pancit canton, bihon, chicken, pork belly, cabbage, carrots, and savoury soy oyster broth.  This bowl was cooked with love, memory, and urgency. Noodles made from what was on hand, prepared to bring comfort where it is most needed. #pancitcantonatbihon I was supposed to be enjoying a...

Garlic Caulini and Lap Cheong Stir Fry

Sometimes the simplest stir-fries are the most satisfying, this one combines garlicky caulini with sweet, savoury lap cheong for a quick yet flavourful meal that feels like home.  Quick garlic caulini and lap cheong stir-fry, crisp greens, Chinese sausage, and soy-garlic flavour in under 15 minutes. I spotted some fresh...

Choy Sum Stir-Fry with Dried Shrimps and Eggs

A dish born from guilt turned into a reminder that simplicity and timing can still make magic. This quick choy sum stir-fry turned neglected greens into a comforting, homey meal packed with umami. A quick, savoury choy sum stir-fry with dried shrimp and eggs, simple, resourceful, and bursting with umami...

Stir-fried Pork with Wood Ear Mushrooms and Celery

Tender pork stir-fried with celery and wood ear mushrooms in a savoury oyster-soy sauce, a quick and flavourful Chinese classic.  Tender pork, crisp celery, and chewy wood ear mushrooms come together in a quick stir-fry that’s all about texture and savoury depth. #StirFry There’s something deeply satisfying about the simplicity...

Mala Xiang Guo

A Sichuan stir-fry of beef, noodles, tofu puffs, quail eggs, lotus root, and greens tossed in a fragrant spicy mala sauce.  A fiery stir-fry loaded with bold flavours and textures, where every bite carries heat, fragrance, and crunch. #MalaXiangGuo In our household, whenever the craving for mala strikes, the first...

Stir Fried Zucchini

Quick vegan stir-fried zucchini with garlic, soy sauce, and a crisp-tender bite, an easy Chinese-style side dish.  Crisp, garlicky, and deceptively simple, this stir-fried zucchini proves that vegetables can steal the spotlight at the dinner table. I’m not sure if you’ve stumbled across Wayne Shen, aka @foodiechina888 on TikTok, but...