I browse food photography sites every day and the one recipe that I see most often (other than delicious baked goods) is General Tso’s Chicken. Not knowing what on earth this was, I started investigating and came to understand this as a dish with American-Chinese roots. No one is completely sure where it’s originally from but it’s generally accepted that this is a Westernised version of a similar Chinese dish (quite similar to Sweet & Sour Chicken). I was intrigued by the sauce you coat the chicken and vegetables in as it was clear that it would be sweet, sour and spicy…3 of my favourite flavours. The one thing I…
Simply Delicious
A general food and cooking blog. I like to experiment and try all different types of cuisine and I have a passion for food photography and styling.
Posts Tagged ‘Chinese Food’
I have had such an incredibly lazy week, cooking wise. Usually at least once a week I try to make something that requires at least a little bit of brain power, but this week I did the bare minimum. I feel quite guilty saying that I’m tired (ok exhausted) and lazy when most of my friends are moms who work all day and then come home to kids, cooking and laundry. I really can’t imagine that I would ever cook if I wasn’t a stay-at-home-mom. I would seriously pick up a Rotisserie chicken and salad from the supermarket every night, so for those of you who are cooking their families…
Koi means - “Come, Love, Fish”! Three meanings of the Japanese word “KOI”. The moment you walk into the new KOI in the new section of The Firs in Rosebank, you notice the incredibly fashionable yet calming decor and you can relax knowing that you are going to be taken care of during your visit. Sit back and enjoy a cocktail on one of the ultra-chic couches and order platter after platter of super-fresh sushi and dim sum. KOI’s unrivalled Japanese and Chinese Chefs prepare meals with originality and great flare, making Koi not only celebrated but also legendary for its innovative cuisine. Gorgeous seared Tuna with peanut sauce, crispy calamari…
