If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes, this chorizo pasta with kale and snap peas is exactly what you need. It’s the kind of well-balanced, satisfying dish I make on busy weeknights — no fuss, no fancy tricks, just bold flavor and […]
Crispy Cantonese Roast Pork Belly, or Siu Yuk, is a dish that commands attention. The signature blistered, golden skin shatters like glass with each bite, giving way to layers of succulent meat and luscious pork fat. It’s a staple at Chinese BBQ shops, family feasts, and especially Lunar New Year […]
When it comes to iconic noodle soups, Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup sits comfortably at the top. Rich, spicy, savory, and deeply aromatic, it’s one of the world’s great comfort dishes — and I absolutely love it. But let’s be honest: the traditional version is a labor of love. Between the […]
A Low-Effort, One-Pot Meal That’s Packed with Comfort and Flavor If there’s one recipe you’ll find yourself turning to again and again, it’s this rice cooker soy sauce chicken. It’s the definition of low-effort cooking—just a few simple ingredients, 5–10 minutes of active prep, and your trusty rice cooker does […]
If you think cabbage is boring, this recipe is here to change your mind. Often overlooked in favor of flashier produce, cabbage is one of the most affordable, versatile vegetables out there—and with a few simple techniques, it can easily rival dishes you’d find at a high-end restaurant. This chili-garlic […]
Looking for a punchy, flavorful condiment that comes together in minutes and elevates everything from noodles to dumplings to stir-fried greens? This 10-minute chili garlic sauce is your answer. Loaded with garlic, bird’s eye chilies, Shaoxing wine, and a surprise hit of umami from dried shiitake mushroom, this sauce packs […]
I’m Patrick Kong (AKA Patty.Plates) and I was born in Vancouver, Canada to Chinese immigrant parents. My father was a Guangzhou city boy, and my mom a village girl from Toisan. Both my parents have been cooking their entire lives - my dad even owned a small food court restaurant at one point (it was NOT good… sorry dad). My dad mainly saw food as a means of sustenance (both literally and economically) while my mom saw food as the glue that held our family together and connected us with the motherland.
