Today I’m finally sharing the REAL recipe for Asian chili oil. Lately I’ve come across plenty of recipes and, like the versions served in many restaurants around here, they make me sad… they are bland. There is nothing to them. Traditionally you do not just toss in a bit of […]
What Is Lotus Root? Lotus root is an ingredient widely used in Chinese cuisine, typically categorized as a vegetable. In fact, it’s the stem that connects the lotus flower on the surface to the bottom of ponds and rivers. The root is very thick and composed of segments. Visually, it […]
What are tanghulu? In Europe we have the candy apple, but in China you’ll find candied strawberries, clementines, grapes… To keep it simple, just say “tanghulu.” So what are they? Tanghulu are a sweet little snack you can find everywhere in China, from tiny roaming food trucks to grand Michelin-starred […]
A delicious recipe for Chinese stir-fried noodles well flavored with garlic Originating from Chinese cuisine, this is one of the basic noodle recipes there. Even more basic than my scallion oil. The procedure is relatively simple. We start by cooking the noodles of your choice, then set them aside. Then, […]
A water chestnut is the tuber – the root of the plant, like a potato – of an aquatic plant that grows in marshes. So it is not a nut, even though we call it a “chestnut,” simply because it looks like one: it has brown skin that covers white […]
What is black rice vinegar? Black rice vinegar is a condiment widely used in Asian cuisine, but especially in Chinese cuisine. Along with red rice vinegar and white rice vinegar, it’s one of the three varieties of rice vinegar. Completely black in color, black rice vinegar has a complex taste, […]
A delicious caramel chicken recipe that’s as quick as it is tasty After the famous quick caramel pork, it’s time to unveil another highly requested Chinese cuisine recipe: caramel chicken Simple, quick, and effective but above all delicious. There aren’t many dishes that can compete with it on these criteria. […]
How could anyone resist this dish? It is quick, easy, and delicious, yet still incredibly versatile. Many of you have already sent me photos of your own customized versions, and I love seeing every single one. Ingredients for honey garlic noodles Light and dark soy sauce : First, a quick […]
Shaoxing wine is perhaps the most mentioned ingredient on my site that you’ve never heard of (and you let me know in the comments!). If you’ve ever wondered why your homemade Chinese food doesn’t taste like what you’d get in a restaurant, Shaoxing wine is probably the key element you’ve […]
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