20 minute recipes

Tender, juicy, and buttery Black Pepper Chicken ready in less than 20 minutes! Get your rice prepared because this Garlic Black Pepper Chicken is one of the BEST recipes I’ve ever created. Combining Taiwanese night market Black Pepper sauce and sizzling chicken steak, this recipe is easy and is now my favorite way to enjoy chicken. You already have all the ingredients in the fridge, so make this Garlic Black Pepper Chicken for dinner this week; you can thank me later.

Garlic Black Pepper Chicken

chicken

Salt and Pepper to season

Butter

Oyster sauce

tbsp of Soy Sauce

0.5 tbsp of Black Pepper (adjust

Garlic (minced)

Honey

Ketchup

Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.

In a pan, add in oil, and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add in the chicken, skin side facing down.

Pan-fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until chicken skin is crispy and golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Mix black pepper, minced garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, and ketchup in a bowl.

Turn the heat up to medium and add butter into the pan. Pour in the sauce and simmer for 1 minute.

Add the chicken back in and cook on medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes on each side.

You will not believe what the secret ingredient to this chicken thigh recipe is … COCA-COLA! A classic childhood recipe that is super easy to make at home and is finger-licking good, Coca-Cola Chicken Thigh. The chicken is tender, and the glaze is a perfect balance between sweet and savory. Coca-Cola Chicken Thigh is an easy one-pot dinner recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner that everyone will love. WARNING, get bowls of rice ready because this recipe is the ultimate rice killer!

Coca-Cola Chicken Thigh

Chicken Thigh

Onion

Garlic minced

Oyster Sauce

Black Pepper

Coke

Turn the heat to medium-high and drizzle oil in a pan. Once the pan is hot, add in onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, next add in minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.

Add in the chicken skin side down first and let it cook for 3-5 minutes or until the skin is golden brown.

Add in soy sauce, black pepper, oyster sauce, and coke. Make sure that every piece of chicken is soaked in the sauce.

Put the lid on and turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Turn the heat back up to medium-high and start pouring the sauce all over the chicken for another 3-5 minutes.

It’s been 2.5 years, and I still make my Spicy Garlic Noodle at least once a week for lunch. Don’t say I didn’t warn you, but my 10 Minute Spicy Garlic Noodle is seriously so addicting and delicious. The sauce is spicy, tangy, garlicky, and savory, paired with refreshing crunchy cucumber and a crispy fried egg; no wonder this Spicy Garlic Noodle is my most viral recipe! If you are looking for something quick, easy, cheap, and delicious, this noodle recipe is meant for you.

Spicy Garlic Noodle

Noodles

Homemade Chilli Oil

tbsp of Black Vinegar

tbsp of Crushed Red Chilli Flakes

Sesame Seeds

Sichuan Pepper Corn (optional)

cucumber

Cilantro

Green Onion

Eggs

Prepare noodles based on instruction, and remember, always salt the water!

In a bowl, add in 2 tbsp of Soy sauce, 3 tbsp of Black Vinegar, 1.5 tbsp of Homemade Chilli Oil, Crushed Red Chilli Flakes, Sesame Seeds, and the top layer, minced garlic.

Heat 4 tbsp of oil and optional, add in 1 tsp of Sichuan Peppercorn

Pour hot oil over the garlic and make sure to strain the oil so the peppercorn doesn’t go in. let the oil sizzle and mix.

Add in drained noodles and mix them. Serve with fresh cucumber, green onion, fried egg, and cilantro.

HEALTHY and HEARTY Tomato Egg Drop Soup ready in less than 15 minutes! Tomato Egg Drop Soup is affordable, easy, and super healthy, one of my favorite soups to make for lunch. Every family has their variation of tomato egg drop soup, but here is my go-to recipe since university. PRO-TIP: if you want to make it a perfect meal, prepare noodles on the side and soup over the noodles for the perfect winter dinner.

Tomato Egg Drop Soup

Tomatoes (chopped)

White Pepper

Green Onion (chopped)

Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock

tbsp of Corn Starch

tbsp of Cold Water

Salt & White Pepper

In a large bowl, mix eggs, 1 tsp of white pepper, and salt.

Drizzle oil into a pot, add in the tomato. Turn the heat to medium-high and saute together for 2-3 minutes.

Add in the white parts of the green onion, and saute for another 1-2 minutes.

Pour in chicken stock or vegetable stock, let it simmer for another 1-2 minutes.

Next, add in corn starch and water mixture, mix; if you want a thicker consistency, add more corn starch and water mixture.

Turn the heat off, drizzle in the egg from HIGH while swirling

Let the eggs sit for 30 seconds and mix

Depending on the stock of your choice, you can season with more salt and white pepper to taste.

Finish by adding green onion; enjoy!

20 Minutes ONLY is all you need to make super Creamy Masago Udon. Team UDON, we are back with another delicious and easy recipe, and this time, we are making Japanese Inspired Creamy Masago Udon. Rich, creamy, udon packed with umami flavors, you will never believe how easy it is to make this at home. Make Creamy Masago Udon for date night or valentines day, and thank me later.

Creamy Masago Udon

Frozen Udon

Flour

Cream

tbsp of Dashi Powder

Garlic Powder

tbsp of Japanese Mayo

tbsp of Masago

Seaweed powder

Ikura

Pour hot water over frozen udon so udon can separate, drain and set aside.

In a pan, melt butter. Once butter is fully melted, add in flour to create a roux.

Slowly add in cream or milk, dashi powder, a pinch of black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until there is no flour lump and let it simmer on medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce becomes thick.

Turn the heat off, Add in udon noodles and mix well.

In a separate bowl, mix together mayo and Masago. Add in the udon and mix it all.

Optional, but HIGHLY recommended, poach an egg.

To serve, start with the Creamy Masago Udon, add on the poached egg & garnish with seaweed and green onion. ENJOY!

The most SIMPLE dish ever – Scallion Oil Noodles. There is so much flavor in homemade Scallion Oil Noodle Sauce, and it is super easy to make at home. The oil is packed with umami flavor from fresh scallion, soy sauce, and sugar. With only FIVE ingredients, the Scallion Oil is filled with so much flavor that it tastes good with everything. PLUS, scallion oil can last in your fridge for 2 weeks!

Scallion Oil Noodles

tbsp of Dark Soy Sauce

2.5 tbsp of Vegetarian Oyster Sauce (optional)

Sugar

Cut Green Onion into 2-inch pieces and pat dry.

In a pot, add in oil and add in the white parts of the green onion. Turn the heat up to medium-low and let the white parts of the green onion sizzle for 10-15 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye out to prevent the green onion from burning.

Add in the green parts of the green onion, and fry for another 5-10 minutes. Remove any burnt pieces.

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and sugar.

Once all the green onion is removed, turn the heat off and let it cool off for 2-3 minutes.

Next, add in the soy sauce mixture. The oil may splatter, so make sure to heat off before pouring in the soy sauce.

Mix until sugar is fully dissolved. This can store in the fridge foir 2-3 weeks.

Optional, but HIGHLY recommended, fry an egg.

Start with your favorite noodles, drizzle 2-3 tbsp of oil all over the noodles, topped with a fried egg. ENJOY!

When I tell you I made Creamy Kimchi Udon almost every day in university, I am not joking around. Easy and affordable Creamy Kimchi Udon takes less than 20 minutes to make and is super delicious! This recipe is vegetarian-friendly, but you can also add crispy bacon or chicken breast to add extra protein. Optional, but HIGHLY recommended, topped with a crispy fried egg, and mix the yolk with the fried udon.

Creamy Kimchi Udon

packs of Frozen Udon

Kimchi

soy Sauce

tsp of Dashi Powder (optional)

Korean Chilli Flakes (optional)

In a bowl, add in the frozen udon and pour hot water over it. This will help the noodles separate without “cooking” the udon.

In a pan, add in oil and turn the heat to medium high. Add in sliced mushroom and cchopped kimchi, and saute for 2-3 minutes.

Once kimchi is fragrant, add in soy sauce, 1 tbsp of Korean Chilli flakes (optional), and dashi powder (optional) and asute for anotehr 1-2 minutes.

Pour in ¼ cup of cream, milk, or vegetable stock, add in udon noodles and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Optional, in a hot pan, fry an egg and serve onto the noodles. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

I don’t even like Eggplants, but this Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant recipe is seriously delicious. Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant is savory, spicy, and easy to make at home. All you need is 20 minutes, and you can make a Chinese BBQ-inspired Eggplant home. Plus, the secret spicy garlic sauce is so delicious; drizzle that sauce on top of any roasted vegetable, and I promise it will taste just like the ones you get at Chinese BBQ restaurants!

Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant

Chinese Eggplants

2.5 tbsp of Garlic Oil

Thai Red Chili (chopped)

2.5 tbsp of Vegetarian Oyster Sauce

tbsp of Sesame Oil

Cut off the top of the eggplant and air fry at 380F for 12 minutes.

In the meantime, prepare the sauce by mixing garlic oil, Thai red chili, green onion, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.

After 12 minutes, cut the eggplant open in the middle, and using a fork, open and flatten the eggplant.

Drizzle on the sauce and air fryer at 400F for 7 minutes.

Garnish with more green onion and sesame seeds, and ENJOY!

Extra Crispy Tofu drizzled in Spicy Garlic Sauce is my favorite way to enjoy tofu. This tofu recipe is SO good that I promise even meat lovers like my husband is obsessed with my Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu recipe. The tofu is fried till perfect; it is crispy on the outside and JUISY on the onside. What makes the dish is my homemade spicy garlic sauce tastes good with EVERYTHING and is super addicting. Give this Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu recipe a try; you will love it!

Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu

Pack of Medium-firm Tofu

Sweet Potato Flour

tbsp of Minced Garlic

Black Vinegar

tsp of Crushed Cumin

Korean Red Chili Flakes

Cilantro (chopped)

HOT oil

Drain the tofu and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Coat the tofu in tapioca starch and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan; once the oil is hot, add tofu and deep-fry for 6-7 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Add minced garlic, black vinegar, vegetarian oyster sauce, chopped green onion, crushed cumin, Korean red chili flakes, sesame seeds, sugar, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.

Heat 4 tbsp of oil, and drizzle the hot oil over the bowl. Mix till everything is combined.

Drizzle the sauce all over the crispy tofu, and garnish with green onion and cilantro.

If you are looking for a healthy but delicious recipe, you need to try my honey soy glazed carrots! Honey Soy Glazed Carrots is the perfect appetizer for this holiday season and a quick recipe to add more vegetables to your diet; plus, it ONLY takes 10 minutes to make at home. Honey Soy Glazed Carrots is the perfect recipe if you want to get your partner or kids to eat more vegetables!

Honey Soy Glazed Carrots

carrots

honey

soy sauce

red chili flakes (optional)

butter

Fill a pot with water, and season with salt (around 0.5 tablespoons); once the water is boiling, add in the carrots and blanch for 3 minutes. Rest in ice water.

Add honey, soy sauce, red chili flakes, and butter. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring it to a simmer.

Simmer for 2 minutes and add back in the carrots. Saute on high heat for another 2 minutes.

Back with another 20 Minute Air Fryer recipe - Crispy Garlic Tofu. My Crispy Garlic Tofu is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and requires ZERO deep-frying. You can make air fryer crispy garlic tofu at home with a few secret tips. Also sharing my addicting and delicious spicy garlic sauce that tastes amazing with anything! If you want more 20-minute recipes, I am currently doing a 20-minute recipe series where I share easy recipes for 23 days!

Crispy Garlic Tofu

Red Chili (chopped)

In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 cups of water. Cut tofu into bite-size pieces and soak tofu in water for at least 5 - 10 minutes.

Heat up 4 tablespoons of oil and prepare the sauce by mixing garlic, chopped green onion, chopped red chili, and sesame seeds in a bowl.

Once the oil is hot, pour the oil over the ingredients, and add in soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.

Line the air fryer with the tofu and air fryer at 400F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway. Make sure to brush on or spray oil on top of the tofu, which will help crisp up the tofu.

Depending on your air fryer, you may need to increase the cooking time to 20-23 minutes.

Drizzle the sauce over the tofu and garnish with cilantro.

If you are looking for an EASY and delicious holiday appetizer, you need to try my Black Pepper Garlic Steak Bites. It takes only 20 minutes to make Black Pepper Garlic Steak Bites, and it will be the ultimate crowd-pleaser at any holiday dinner. If you love garlic and you love steak, I promise this recipe will blow your mind. Every single cube is the perfect bite; this Black Pepper Garlic Steak bite is perfect for garlic lovers like me!

Black Pepper Garlic Steak Bites

Steak (6 oz each)

garlic (peeled)

Soy Sauce

tsp Black Pepper

0.5 tsp baking soda

0.5 tsp baking powder

Corn Starch

black pepper (less if you don’t like it spicy)

Worcestershire Sauce

Cut steak into bite-size cubes and marinate the steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, baking soda, baking powder, and corn starch. Massage well and set aside for 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients

Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, sugar, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.

Drizzle oil in a pan and add in the garlic. Turn the heat to medium, and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes or until garlic is golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Now that the oil is infused with garlic turn the heat to high, and add in the steak.

Let it set for around 30 seconds before pan-frying for 3-4 minutes or until all side of the steak is brown. You can add additional cooking time depending on how you like your steak!

Add back in the garlic, and drizzle on the sauce. Turn the heat to high, and pan-fry on high heat for another 1-2 minutes.

It is CORN SEASON, so let’s make Nightmarket Style Taiwanese Street Corn in an Air Fryer! Savory and delicious Taiwanese Street Corn takes only 20 minutes to make at home. Taiwanese Street Corn is the perfect summer appetizer and snack. You can also use the marinade and grill, bbq, or bake the corn!

Taiwanese Street Corn

Corn

Japanese Mayo

Vegetarian Oyster Sauce

tbsp of Garlic Powder

0.5 tbsp of Five-Spice Powder

Red Chili Flakes

black pepper

Mix Japanese mayo, vegetarian oyster sauce, garlic powder, five-spice powder, a pinch of black pepper, and red chili flakes in a bowl.

Coat the corn with a generous and even amount of the mayo mixture.

Air-fry at 380F for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Are you ready for this Super CRISPY and EASY Golden Prawn Pancake? This Golden Prawn Pancake is CRISPY on the outside, JUICY, and flavorful inside. Inspired by deep-fried shrimp pancakes in Taiwan’s night market, this Golden Prawn Pancake recipe is a MUST TRY appetizer.  PLUS, you can also air-fry or pan-fry these pancakes as well!

Golden Prawn Pancake

Prawns

Dashi Powder

Wonton Wrappers

Hand chops the prawns until minced consistency.

Mix prawns, chopped green onion, white pepper, dashi powder, sesame oil, and oyster sauce until thoroughly combined.

Take a wrapper, add the filling in the middle, line the edges with water, place another wrapper on top, and press out all the air bubbles.

Deep fry in oil for 6-7 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

Serve with sweet and sour dipping sauce

If you are a mushroom lover like me, you need to give my Ginger Glazed Oyster Mushroom a try! Affordable and healthy Ginger Glazed Oyster Mushroom is super easy to make at home and goes perfect with rice. You would think you are eating teriyaki scallops if you didn't know! Ginger Glazed Oyster Mushroom is a vegetarian-friendly recipe perfect for getting your kids to eat more vegetables.

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