The food culture of Kashmir has been heavily influenced by trespassing foreigners, starting with the Persian invasion, followed by Alexander the Great, the Turks, and Central Asians. Timur,…
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If there is one dish I grew up eating that I absolutely loved, it’s puri bhaaji. Waiting in the queue on the bustling Mumbai streets with my mum for…
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This recipe is a staple in my home. Paneer soaks up all the goodness of the spices, and it is perfect served with parathas or pulao. The kadhai masala…
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Whether it’s stuffed into a samosa, tossed in a crisp cold salad, or fried into a cake, enjoying crab is a no-brainer. This warm bubbly crab dip combines the…
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Mapo tofu is one of my favourite dishes. The spicy sichuan ingredients mixed with the minerality and richness of the tuna and the creaminess of the tofu is such…
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The classic gong bao dish (named after a former governor of Sichuan province, Ding Baozhen) is made with chicken. But the flavours, including the heat of chilli and numbing…
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Sweet and spicy, sticky and juicy; it is going to get messy but what’s not to love about these wings. Forget the popcorn, these are the perfect ‘movie night…
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Looking for egg rolls or spring rolls? Chinese pancake rolls are very popular in Chinese fish and chip shops, takeaways and restaurants. Eaten alone or dipped in your favourite…
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Looking to incorporate more vegetables into your diet? This irresistible tiger salad is for you. Xian Famous Foods’ Tiger Vegetable Salad is a refreshing side dish that pairs with most…
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No trip to New York City is complete without at least one stop at Xian Famous Foods. It’s one of our favorite NYC restaurants and their noodles are a must…
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Whenever we visit New York City, we always make it a point to stop for lunch at Xi’an Famous Foods. It’s one of our favorite NYC restaurants – fast, casual,…
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We’ve been cooking our way through the new Burma Superstar cookbook lately. This week we decided to try out the Sesame Chicken recipe along with the Fermented Tea Leaf…