Basic Asian Recipes
How to Cut Vegetables for Stir-Fry
Learn how to cut common vegetables for stir-fry.
June 16, 2023
6 Comments
Tutorials
Tutorials
Basic Asian Recipes
How to Velvet Chicken
This Basic Velvet Chicken recipe will give you succulent, tender and juicy pieces of chicken that can be used in your Asian stir-fry recipes.
June 2, 2023
2 Comments
Basic Asian Recipes
Velveting Shrimp: Unlock Spectacular Stir-Fries!
There’s a secret in the Chinese culinary world called “velveting.” It’s the reason why the shrimp in your favorite Chinese restaurant dishes are so incredibly tender and succulent. Today, we’re going to pull back the curtain and teach you how to velvet shrimp at home!
May 16, 2023
3 Comments
Basic Asian Recipes
“Better Than Takeout” Easy Fried Rice
Make this fast and basic fried rice recipe for your family, and it will become one of their most asked for comfort foods.
September 23, 2021
No Comments
Easy Asian Recipes
14 Essential Chinese Ingredients
These are the 14 Essential Chinese Ingredients I have in my Basic Pantry. Photographed on “Sultan of Swing” Photogram Surfaces (TM) Photography Background available at ThisIsYu.com 14 Essential Chinese Ingredients
July 7, 2020
No Comments
Celebrity Guests
Top 12 Food Freezing Tips for the Apocalypse
We spoke with Chef Cristina Topham on our Podcast about the Top 12 Food Freezing Tips for the Apocalypse. You can hear her on Episode 12 and check out her
March 24, 2020
No Comments
Celebrity Guests
Top 10 Tips for Food Storage during the Apocalypse
Recently, we had the honor to speak with Chef Cristina Topham on our Podcast. We discussed the Top 10 Food Storage Tips for the Apocalypse. Catch it on Episode 12
March 24, 2020
No Comments
Celebrity Guests
Sticky Lollipop Chicken Wings
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy and disclosure policy. https://youtu.be/Pb99f53w-h0 Sticky Lollipop Chicken Wings Sticky Lollipop Chicken Wings have been on our radar for over seven years.
March 23, 2020
1 Comment
Basic Asian Recipes
Grandma Nellie’s Pickled Cucumbers
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy and disclosure policy. Listen here to the This Is Yu Podcast Episode #6 where I mentioned that Pickled Cucumbers hold a
February 17, 2020
4 Comments
After a successful career in business and retail, I hit reset and followed my passion—turning my love for Asian cooking into a full-time gig. Now I teach home cooks how to create bold, flavorful dishes with confidence.
Come see how it all came together.
popular posts
Easy Asian Recipes
Rambutan Taste: What to Expect from This Tropical Fruit
Rambutan Taste: What to Expect from This Tropical Fruit This spiky, vibrant fruit, with spiky tentacles is a sweet, juicy delight that is one of my favorite tastes and worth
Asian Dessert Recipes
Black Sesame Mooncakes
Black Sesame Mooncakes: A Delicious Twist for Every Occasion! Ever thought about making mooncakes but felt like you had to wait for a special occasion? Well, I’ve got great news
Asian Dessert Recipes
Black Sesame Paste: The Nutty Flavor You Can’t Resist
Black Sesame Paste: The Nutty Flavor You Can’t Resist Making your own black sesame paste adds a rich, nutty flavor to both desserts and savory dishes, all in just 20
