Elevated & Unique Recipes
What Are Chinese Fried Shrimp Balls? Chinese-style fried shrimp balls are a staple in Cantonese cuisine, often served as an appetizer at banquets, hot pot gatherings, or dim sum restaurants. They are made by finely mincing fresh shrimp, seasoning it with aromatics like scallions and white pepper, and shaping the […]
Learn how to make Thai Salmon Salad (Yum Pla Salmon Sod) with this easy recipe! Sashimi-grade salmon is tossed in an aromatic and tangy Thai seafood sauce, creating a refreshing and spicy appetizer. What Is Yum Pla Salmon Sod? Yum Pla Salmon Sod is a Thai-style salmon salad that combines […]
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.
