Tag: Chinese cuisine
Chinese Water Chestnut: What Is It?
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 ?
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, […]
Caramel Chicken
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. […]
Lazy Noodles (Honey-Garlic)
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 […]
What is Shaoxing wine ?
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 […]
What is oyster sauce ?
Oyster sauce is a rich, syrupy sauce used in Chinese cuisine. It’s made from oyster extract, but despite its name, doesn’t taste at all like seafood. Instead, oyster sauce has an earthy, slightly sweet and salty taste. It’s a mixture of boiled oyster juice (which has caramelized), salt and sugar, […]
Chinese Food
There is no absolute consensus on the exact number of major Chinese cuisines. Some count three, others four, five, seven, or even eight. But even eight cannot encompass all the culinary diversity of this country: China has more than thirty provinces, each with its own specialties and preparation methods, not […]
Express Cantonese Rice
Cantonese fried rice is already a straightforward dish, and you can find my classic Cantonese fried rice recipe right here. But sometimes even that feels like too much work, and we just want a super-quick meal with zero fuss. This dish is a staple of Chinese cuisine, and its variations […]
Chicken stir-fried noodles better than takeout
The ultimate chicken stir-fried noodles recipe, guaranteed to outshine any restaurant! These quick chicken stir-fried noodles feature Japanese udon noodles, crisp vegetables, and boneless chicken thighs. Everything is stir-fried in a flavorful sauce made from soy sauce and oyster sauce. It’s ready in about 20 minutes and is a great […]
