By Helen and Lisa Tse – Owners of The Sweet Mandarin Restaurant, Manchester Foo Yung has been criticised as an anglicised Chinese dish but actually this omelette dish has roots in a Shanghainese dish called Fu Yung Egg Slices. Nonetheless, I believe we should embrace Anglo-Chinese culture and when I asked my grandmother what she […]
Winse Chan is a rising chef from Scotland and soon to be author of a cookbook about classic and authentic Chinese recipes, passed down from generations and inherited from the women who have influenced her cooking. She is currently working with Nee Hao Magazine to bring you a series of exclusive mouth watering recipes for […]
Kai Mayfair is one of the few elite Chinese restaurants in the UK which has been awarded a Michelin Star. Located in London’s Mayfair district, the restaurant is widely regarded as one of the best Chinese restaurants in Europe, serving traditional recipes with a modern twist. Award winning head chef Alex Chow describes his […]
Chinese New Year is the most traditional and superstitious festival in the Chinese calendar. The next Chinese New Year starts on 19th February 2015 and will be the Year of the Sheep/Goat. According to Chinese tradition people born in the Year of the Goat are mild mannered, shy and sympathetic. Personality traits such as creativity, dependability, […]
Royal China Canary Wharf’s Dim Sum Head Chef, Ka Fai Leong has provided a recipe for Nee Hao readers to try and top tips for creating the delicious delicacies at home for the upcoming festive period. Spicy Seafood Dumplings Recipe Makes approx 18 dumplings For The Dough Ingredients 290g plain flour 175ml water Method Chinese dumpling […]
British-Chinese lady Chen-Lee Tsui lives in Hertfordshire. Both her children (7 and 4 years of age) suffer from severe allergies to peanuts and tree nuts. Her son is also allergic to lupin. The main impact of allergies on her children is that they have to be very cautious eating out and experience exclusion when it […]
Petits Gateaux Sheep’s yoghurt mousse centred with lemon curd and lemon sable on a bed of lemon sponge and pandan buttercream, garnished with sheep’s yoghurt cream with crystallised grains, flowers and cress This February sees Michelin-starred Chinese dim sum teahouse Yauatcha, by the internationally acclaimed Hakkasan Group, celebrate Chinese New Year by forming an exclusive […]
Every month Chef Jason Li of London holds a private dining club, cooking regional Chinese cuisine for specially selected guests. Take a look at the dishes below and email us for the recipe. Nee Hao will feature the recipes for the most popular dishes. Li grew up in Shanghai and came to the UK to […]
School of Wok has scooped both awards in the categories in which it was shortlisted at this year’s British Cookery School Awards. Teaching the art of East Asian cuisine in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, School of Wok won in the ‘Best Specialist Cookery School’ and the school’s founder and head chef, Jeremy Pang, […]
Cucumber Salad in Chinese Style 1 cucumber 1 carrot (medium size) 2 tablespoons sweet potato vermicelli 80g Chinese leaves ¼ cup coriander 4 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons malt vinegar 1 teaspoon English mustard 1 tablespoon salt ½ teaspoon sesame oil Prepare: Put sweet potato vermicelli in a bowl, and pour kettle boiled water over the […]