Poached Prawns in Clear Stock

I had a hard time trying to come up with an English name for this dish with the correct interpretation, as from literal translation, it is Salted Water Prawns (盐水虾). This is one of the most common dishes you will find in any local restaurants in Shanghai, as well as in the surrounding Jiang Nan […]

Shanghainese Savory Turnip Pancakes

I’ve always preferred savory to sweet when it comes to snacks, and Fried Turnip Pie (油墩子) is a traditional street-food in Shanghai that reminds me of many childhood memories when I lived there. If you’ve been to Wu Kang Road in the Former French Concession (法租界), that’s where me and my friends used to hang […]

Three-cup Chicken in Claypot

A well-known and tasty chicken dish that you’ll find in most of the Taiwanese restaurants. I like to use a Japanese Style Moroccan Tajine / Claypot for most of my one-pot dishes, the cone-shaped lid accumulates steam and accelerates cooking time; the claypots or ceramic pots would also add an earthy aroma to your […]

Shakshuka & Tuna Cheese Quesadilla

Shakshuka originally is an Israeli dish, then became popular in the Middle East and North Africa. It is typically a mix of tomatoes, onions, and eggs; I usually make this when we are clearing the fridge with whatever we have left or going off soon。 Quesadilla is a Mexican dish that no doubt, all families’ […]

Hambāgu Curry Rice ハンバーグステーキ

A very rich and flavourful Japanese dish that is loved by kids (and my dad lol), usually topped with a sweet and savory sauce. The version I am making today is simplified with more accessible ingredients. The patty is usually homemade with a mixture of ground beef, pork, onions, garlic, and tofu; I am using […]

Asian style bacon & cheese baked rice

This is a perfect dish when you want to clear off your fridge before going for the next grocery run, because you can add in anything you like! Ingredients: Onion Carrot Tomato Green Pepper (optional) Eryngii (or any Mushrooms) Garlic Bacon In a frying pan: sauté the garlic with a few pieces of bacon pan-fry […]

Claypot Crab with Glass Noodles

This was a dish nominated 2 weeks ago, and here it is a first trial version that is not heavy on taste and keeps most of the original flavors from the crabs. Ingredients: Fresh Crabs (Soft Shell) Glass Noodles White Onion Carrot Baby Cabbages Ginger Garlic Spring Onions Fresh or Dried Chili 3 tbsp Cornstarch […]

Short Rib Caramel

Inspired by the recipe from our dear friend Daniel Wong, Chef de Cuisine at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur – I’ve curated part of the recipe due to lack of ingredients during lockdown, which accidentally became a Asian-fusion from the original version. The short ribs are super juicy yet tender soft, fall off the bones and […]

Shanghainese Scallion Oil Noodles

A super humble, yummy, traditional, minimalist dish that is commonly served as breakfast, lunch, or dinner in Shanghai. Ingredients: scallions (Spring Onions) cut them into finger length Seasoning Measures: 1-2 tbsp Cooking Oil 1 tbsp Dark Soya Sauce 2 tbsp Light Soya Sauce 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Adjust to your liking […]

Shanghai Style Russian Borscht.

Back at #JessKitchen tonight with this soup that I learnt from my grandma since when I was little. If you were born in a 3-generation Shanghainese family, you will know how much the taste of it means to our childhood memories. It almost felt festive every time this was stewing in the kitchen, that it […]