In this recipe I will show you how to make amazing strawberry flavored pineapple buns filled with strawberry cream cheese using all natural ingredients. These pineapple buns are soft and pillowy on the inside with a satisfyingly crunchy shell on the exterior providing a contrasting texture for the ultimate Asian bakery bun experience. I'm using the Tangzhong method in this recipe to give the buns a better texture and that they will be able to stay fresh longer. This … [Read more...] about Strawberry and Cream Cheese Pineapple bun (Melonpan/Bolo bao)
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Taiwanese Pan-fried Crispy Pork Chops (Taiwanese Tonkatsu)
This Taiwanese crispy pork chop is one of the most popular main dishes you can find in bento restaurants in Taiwan. The pork chop itself is flavorful, tender and juicy, and the best part is that it's all covered with a crispy and crunchy shell that makes it really irresistible. If you have tried Taiwanese popcorn chicken, this is like a pork chop version of that. Unlike many people in the US who pack their lunch for work, Taiwanese people usually just go grab a lunch from a … [Read more...] about Taiwanese Pan-fried Crispy Pork Chops (Taiwanese Tonkatsu)
Taiwanese Thick Soy Sauce (醬油膏)
Taiwanese thick soy sauce is something you can find in almost every kitchen in Taiwan. It's basically a thicker and sweeter version of soy sauce that can be used for cooking or as a dipping sauce. Since it's thicker than soy sauce, it's better at clinging on to the surface of whatever you're eating without getting absorbed. If you visit Taiwan, you can see it everywhere from breakfast stalls to night market vendors. Whenever I eat dan bing or scallion pancake with egg, I feel something … [Read more...] about Taiwanese Thick Soy Sauce (醬油膏)
Bunny sausage Bun
Not surprisingly, this bunny hot dog bun is my daughter's favorite. These are not only super cute (come on, it's a bunny holding a carrot!), but also because they taste amazing! The hot dogs are covered with a fragrant milk bread that creates a great balance in both flavor and texture. It's perfect for a kid's lunch box, snack, or for bringing on a picnic! I still remember the first time when I made these buns was about 3 years ago. My family had a picnic with some … [Read more...] about Bunny sausage Bun
How to Make Taiwanese Style Milk Tea (For Boba, Bubble Tea)
After posting my 3 Ingredient Easy Homemade Boba Tapioca Pearl recipe, I always felt like I owe you all a good Taiwanese milk tea recipe so that you guys can have full authentic boba milk tea experience at home whenever you want -- all made from scratch and without any questionable ingredients. Taiwanese people LOVE milk tea. The milk tea that's so adored in Taiwan is not like the English style with a splash of milk in the tea, but a very rich tasting one. You can see milk tea … [Read more...] about How to Make Taiwanese Style Milk Tea (For Boba, Bubble Tea)
