A staple of Chinese cuisine, fermented black beans are commonly used to prepare many classic dishes, such as mapo tofu, steamed pork stew, meatballs, but also stir-fries and soups! Their popularity has also earned them a place in Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. But what exactly are they, and how […]
Rice, that staple of Asian cuisine… but not only that! Did you know that a little over 750 million tonnes of it are produced worldwide every year? Granted, while the biggest producers are mostly found on the Asian continent, Europe, even though it trails far behind in the rankings, still […]
Lemongrass is impossible to ignore on those heavy summer nights. With mosquitoes waiting for the smallest opening, lemongrass essential oil was once the ultimate weapon to keep them at bay. Highly fragrant, lemongrass is not only an excellent repellent against these tiny pests, but also an indispensable ingredient to keep […]
More than just peppery, Sichuan pepper delivers a distinctive blend of flavors with highly aromatic citrus notes that brighten any dish. With the bite of black pepper and a fresh, zesty lift, this Chinese spice will surprise you again and again. What is Sichuan pepper? As the name suggests, Sichuan […]
Miso – most of us have heard of it at least once in our lives… and with good reason! This traditional staple of Chinese cuisine and Japanese cuisine has now found a firm foothold in Europe, where chefs prize its uniquely distinctive flavour. What is miso? Miso is a fermented […]
Learn everything there is to know about the types of noodles most commonly found in Asian supermarkets If you’ve ever browsed the noodle aisle in an Asian supermarket, you know that the huuuuge variety available can be overwhelming for beginners who aren’t familiar with the different types of noodles. You […]
Dried mushrooms are fantastic. Not only are they easy to store and keep for a long time, but you’ll also find an incredible variety in Asian supermarkets. In Chinese cooking, for example, they’re used all the time! A lot of you have asked me if there’s a special way to […]
It’s almost time for Chinese New Year, and to make sure we’re all ready to celebrate it properly, I’ve put together a guide to what to eat/prepare during this Lunar New Year. This guide also contains useful information about the festival, customs, and things Chinese people do to say goodbye […]
What is kai lan? In Asia, it’s also called gai lan; around here you’ll more often hear “Chinese broccoli” or “Chinese kale.” So what is kai lan? It’s a variety of cabbage from southern China that doesn’t have the typical cabbage flavor… It’s closer to broccoli—hence the French name. It’s […]
Okra, often called gumbo, is a tropical flowering plant native to Ethiopia. Like many plants, the flower develops into a fruit, yet okra is usually eaten as a vegetable. It resembles a pod filled with seeds, a bit like a bean. The Lady Finger, as it is sometimes called because […]
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