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White almond cookies are one of those timeless treats that instantly bring back memories of traditional bakeries and festive cookie jars. With their pale, snowy appearance, light almond fragrance, and melt-in-the-mouth texture, these cookies are simple yet incredibly nostalgic. They may look plain, but one bite is enough to understand why they’ve remained a classic for generations. This recipe focuses on achieving that signature white color, delicate crumb, and gentle almond aroma—perfect for Chinese New Year, special occasions, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea. The making method is quick and simple using almond flour and roasted almond flakes, filling the kitchen with a delightful almond aroma. Baked at low temperature, these cookies are white instead of golden color of ordinary butter cookies and have a flaky texture with a delicious blend of roasted almond and peanut oil flavors. INGREDIENTS 100g Almond Flakes 140g All Purpose Flour 100g Corn Starch 70g Icing Sugar...

There’s something deeply comforting about Char Siu pastries. The sweet-savory aroma of barbecue pork wrapped in flaky pastry instantly brings back memories of Chinese bakeries—glass counters filled with golden buns and pastries, best enjoyed warm with a cup of tea. Traditionally, char siu pastries are made with Chinese flaky pastry dough, a labor of love that involves two types of dough folded together to create those beautiful layers. Delicious, yes—but also time-consuming. And sometimes, we just want a fast, easy snack without sacrificing flavor. That’s where this shortcut comes in. Instead of making Chinese pastry from scratch, I’m using frozen store-bought puff pastry. It’s one of my favorite kitchen hacks—reliable, convenient, and surprisingly versatile. When baked, the puff pastry turns crisp, light, and beautifully flaky, making it a perfect stand-in for a homemade pastry base. The filling is the real star here: tender Char Siu pork coated in a glossy, sweet-savory sauce...

Ever wanted to make something that looks like it came from a fancy restaurant, but takes less time than ordering takeout? Let me introduce you to this steamed ground prawns wrapped in white carrot slices （葱油萝卜片酿虾滑） – a dish that’s as stunning as it is simple. At first glance, these little parcels look like delicate crystal dumplings, with the pale white carrot forming a translucent wrapper that hints at the pink prawn filling inside. It’s the kind of dish that makes your dinner table feel special. No complicated folding techniques, no hard-to find wrapper – just fresh prawns, crystal like white carrots, and a quick blanching sauce that ties everything together. INGREDIENTS 400g fresh prawns, peeled and deveined ½ white carrots Some hand julienned spring onions 2 tbsp cooking oil Some corn starch (for coating the carrots) 1 tsp salt (to soften the carrots) Marinade 1 tsp white pepper 1 tsp Shaoxing wine 1 tsp light soy sauce ½ tsp salt ½ egg white 1 tbsp...