Taste Tales by Chan Tanny

Red Bean Ice

chantanny — 2025-10-03 11:36:23 UTC

Red Bean Ice is a beloved classic commonly found in Hong Kong tea cafes. Every sip brings back sweet memories of home, even when I'm far away. It's simple to make and tastes delicious! Why not give it a shot at home? Here's the link to the recipe: Red Bean Ice Drink Recipe. (For vegan red bean ice, you can replace evaporated milk with full-fat canned coconut milk, almond milk or soy milk.)

Pasta e ceci

2025-10-03 11:44:20 UTC

I have a deep affection for the dishes my Nonna prepares, particularly Pasta e Ceci, Pasta with chickpeas. Even though I'm far from Italy now, whenever I yearn for a taste of home, I turn to this simple yet comforting dish, cooking it for my daughter and myself. She shares my passion for pasta!

If you're intrigued by the flavours of my hometown, you can discover how to prepare this dish by watching this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdgYVTbSEeo

Watermelon

2025-10-03 13:22:39 UTC

I love watermelons. I loved them so much I drew many pictures including this one. Any time I get to customize something I always use watermelon as a theme.

Hong Kong

2025-10-04 16:11:47 UTC

Fish Siu Mai

Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil

2025-10-05 09:35:54 UTC

This is my hometown, where I can have the best BBQ in the world. We used to gather all the family members together every Sunday for a delicious BBQ. I really miss these family Sundays.

Kerala, India

2025-10-05 11:11:07 UTC

Kerala Sadya is a vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf, with dishes like rice, sambar, avial, thoran, and payasam. It's traditionally eaten during festivals like Onam and is a celebration of Kerala's culinary heritage. This Picture was taken when I visited a relatives house for an auspicious day celebration.

Goa, India

2025-10-05 11:34:05 UTC

The photo is an Easter buffet prepared by my mother - the dishes include traditional Goan "Sorpotel" (a tangy/spicy pork curry), "pulao" (yellow rice cooked with sauteed onions, tomatoes, cloves and cinnamon) and different variations of chicken curry. Even though we do not live in Goa, we carry our food culture with us, and these dishes feel like home even though I grew up in the Middle east

Kerala, India

2025-10-05 11:53:41 UTC

Pidi and Kozhi is a classic dish from Kerala, South India, a total comfort food combo of soft rice balls in creamy coconut milk, served with spicy chicken curry. It’s a big deal in Kerala Christian homes, especially during festivals like Christmas and Easter.

As a kid, I was obsessed with it because my mum only made it on special occasions. It takes forever to cook, but somehow she’d make it taste like pure love. Even now, I still have a major weakness for it, one bite and I’m instantly that happy kid again 😋.

Hong Kong

2025-10-05 14:13:03 UTC

My favorite Hong Kong food is Hong Kong style wonton noodles. The bite-sized wrappers are filled with a juicy mix of fresh shrimp, pork, and chives. The noodles are perfectly springy, the soup is clear - it is always the best pick for me.

中国内蒙古自治区呼和浩特

2025-10-08 11:34:28 UTC

CH63J7FM+V6

2025-10-08 13:11:07 UTC

Kabob Koobideh (کباب کوبیده) is made with ground lamb or beef or a combination of the two. This is one of the most popular kabobs you can find on the streets of Iran.

Osaka, Japan

2025-10-08 15:53:48 UTC

🥢 Japanese Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake made with cabbage, meat or seafood, and a tasty batter. The name means “grilled as you like,” because you can add any ingredients you enjoy. It’s a fun and popular home-cooked meal in Japan.

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Ingredients (for 2 servings)

1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour

2/3 cup (160 ml) water or dashi

1 egg

2 cups finely chopped cabbage

2 tbsp green onion (optional)

4–6 slices of pork belly or bacon

Oil for frying

Toppings:

Okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes, aonori (seaweed powder)

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Instructions

1. Make the batter: Mix flour, water, and egg in a bowl.

2. Add cabbage and green onion. Mix lightly.

3. Heat oil in a pan. Pour half the batter into a circle shape.

4. Top with pork slices. Cook on medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.

5. Serve hot. Add okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes, and aonori.

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🍳 Tip:

You can also add shrimp, cheese, or mochi for extra flavor!

Isle of Man

2025-10-13 11:09:36 UTC

My early memories of food are rather mixed. Growing up on the Isle of Man, I naturally have fond memories of British dishes such as pies, roast dinners, and the local favourite - chips cheese and gravy. But my mum also loved to try different things, and brought recipes and ideas from her homeland in the southern USA. Jambalaya is one of those - a hearty spiced rice dish, which always brings back good memories.