Chengdai's Cooking Diary

Cooking is about more than just following a recipe—it's about understanding ingredients, textures, and flavors to create something that delights

Each dish I create is an exploration, much like each design project

Yolk Pastry (蛋黄酥)

Yolk pastry is a delicate, flaky treat filled with sweet or savory fillings and a rich salted egg yolk at its center, offering a perfect balance of texture and flavor in each bite

Shumai (烧卖)

Shumai is a tender, open-faced dumpling filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and vegetables, steamed to perfection and often enjoyed with a light dipping sauce

Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetable (梅菜扣肉)

This is a savory Chinese dish featuring tender, braised pork belly layered with fragrant preserved mustard greens, creating a rich and umami-packed flavor combination