Today I’m sharing my version of Hokkien Bak Chang (Zong Zi), one of the most popular types of bak chang enjoyed during the dumpling season. Different dialect groups have their own versions, including Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Hainanese and Nyonya styles. This Hokkien bak chang is filled with pork belly, chestnuts, dried shrimps, mushrooms and salted eggs, giving […]
Year: 2020
The Ultimate Nyonya Bak Chang Recipe (Peranakan Rice Dumplings)
Love Peranakan rice dumplings but intimidated by the prep? This is my personal take on the classic Nyonya Bak Chang, designed for the modern home cook. Instead of tedious hand-dicing, I use minced pork belly to save time while keeping the filling incredibly juicy. You’ll still get that signature sweet-savory punch from candied winter melon […]
Banana Walnut Sponge Cake
Instead of the usual banana walnut bread/cake, a lighter and fluffy textured cake would be nice for a change. To make a light and fluffy sponge cake, a water bath is commonly used during baking. The egg white should be beaten to a firm peak, where the meringue will hold when the whisk is lifted […]