Sophia ChengApr 22, 20202 min readScallion pancakes- extra flaky layers guaranteed! Chinese pancake variations may be a dime in the dozen, but this traditional flatbread is the og This is a beginner friendly recipe with...
Sophia ChengApr 20, 20201 min readBrown sugar oat cookiesa light tea cookie with a delicate crisp and slight citrus tang These oat cookies are the not-so-sweet, slightly healthy-tasting, but...
Sophia ChengApr 20, 20202 min readThousand-layer twisted Donut (千層麻花)This is not your run-of-the-mill street donut. It's flaky beyond your wildest croissant dreams (and in 1/4 of the time), and bonus- a...
Sophia ChengApr 16, 20201 min readPeanut Pancake (Apam Balik)Golden and oh so fluffy, this sweet, peanut-stuffed pancake is a standard street food in Asia While these pancake are originally from...
Sophia ChengApr 10, 20202 min readChive Pockets (韭菜盒子)essentially, it's a chinese empanada- a giant doughy pocket packed with a savory filling. Chive pockets, like dumplings, are what I...
Sophia ChengApr 6, 20202 min readShan Dong Man Tou (山東饅頭)A dense, chewy version of the standard steamed bun from the northern shan dong region of china A simple steamed bun can hold so many...
Sophia ChengApr 4, 20202 min readMa La Gao- Chinese Steamed Cake (馬拉糕)an ultra light, spongy cake made with dark brown sugar for a deep, complex flavor A sweet morning snack or a dim sum dessert- it's really...
Sophia ChengApr 4, 20202 min readChinese Sesame Flatbread (燒餅)Explosively flaky layers with a toasted sesame crust- you'll get out of bed for this savory breakfast staple. Breakfast burger? Been...
Sophia ChengMar 3, 20202 min readKnife Cut NoodlesThick, Chewy Noodles to add heartiness to a steaming bowl of soup
Sophia ChengMar 3, 20202 min readMung Bean Soup (綠豆湯)In the realm of Chinese soups, mung bean soup is classified as a cooling soup, even in chilly winter months. it's main purpose is to "jiang