A soft, light, and airy puffy bun folded and steamed to perfection. Vietnamese Bánh Bao steamed buns, while traditionally split and filled with your choice of shredded meat and sautéed veggies, also make incredible yeast rolls eaten all on their own. This dough can also wrap around your favorite fillings and steamed for a wonderfulContinue reading “Vietnamese Puffy Steamed Buns or Dumplings: Fantastically Fluffy & Yeasty”
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Chinese Almond Ginger Cookies: Terrific Crispy, Buttery, Sweet, & Spicy Delights!
Thin, crispy, sweet, buttery, sparkly, spicy, and fruity describe these Chinese Almond Ginger cookies. They have a balance of thin and crispiness with a tender, soft center that melts in your mouth. Think of a sugar cookie with a hint of ginger and almond flavors. These cookies will pleasantly surprise you even if you aren’tContinue reading “Chinese Almond Ginger Cookies: Terrific Crispy, Buttery, Sweet, & Spicy Delights!”
Chinese Steamed Flower Rolls: Beautiful yet Unique Asian Bread
Lunar New Year arrives February 12th. Our Asian friends are in full celebration mode (well, as much as one can be during a pandemic). At least, the celebrations will be en famille, if nothing else. After all, in Asian countries, Lunar New Year is the largest family and friend celebration of the year. Regardless, familyContinue reading “Chinese Steamed Flower Rolls: Beautiful yet Unique Asian Bread”