Beef and Bitter Melon

July 17, 2016 by Vilina Phan in For the Pan, Meats

Soy + Ginger Recipe #20: Beef and bitter melon, or the original beef and broccoli—because Mamma Li never allowed take-out Chinese in the Phan household...which happens to be yours truly's guilty pleasure and secret shame.

Hamburger Rice

November 08, 2015 by Vilina Phan in Meats

Soy + Ginger Recipe #8: Hamburger Rice, a dish Mom invented in the '90s when she had two active kids to shuffle around while still working full-time. It's simple to make and delicious to eat, combining classic American fare (burgers!) with Chinese cuisine (rice!). It's Mom's rendition of Hamburger Helper, only better.