Looking for a comforting, flavor-packed meal that practically cooks itself? This Rice Cooker Hainanese Chicken is your one-pot solution for a satisfying dinner that’s as easy as it is delicious. With fragrant rice, tender chicken, and a sweet chili dipping sauce, this simplified version of the beloved Singaporean dish brings […]
If you’re looking for a dish that’s light, elegant, and full of flavor, this Honey-Dijon Salmon with Fennel Salad is it. Crispy skin-on salmon fillets are paired with a rich, tangy honey-Dijon sauce and served alongside a refreshing shaved fennel salad. It’s a perfect blend of buttery richness and zesty […]
Craving juicy, flavorful chicken with minimal cleanup? These Rice Cooker Soy Garlic Wings are a game-changing one-pot meal. The wings are marinated in a savory soy garlic blend, then cooked right on top of fragrant rice in chicken stock. The result? Tender wings and fluffy, flavor-infused rice that cook at […]
If you’re looking for the perfect cheesy, crispy snack that’s easy to make and impossible to stop eating, these Cheesy Potato Sticks are it. Made with real potatoes, parmesan, and mozzarella, they’re golden and crunchy on the outside with a soft, cheesy center that melts in your mouth. These are […]
Looking for a comforting, protein-packed Korean side dish that comes together in minutes? Gyeranjjim, or Korean steamed eggs, is the ultimate fluffy, savory egg custard that’s beloved for its soft texture and deep umami flavor. Made with dashi broth, fish sauce, and sesame oil, this dish is light yet flavorful—perfect […]
If you’ve ever strolled through the vibrant streets of Thailand, you’ve likely seen (or smelled) sizzling pans of Hoi Tod, or Thai Oyster Omelette. This beloved street food dish is known for its crispy, golden crust, silky oysters, and savory egg topping, typically served over a bed of bean sprouts […]
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.
