A more indepth look at Asian ingredients, including sea cucumbers and sweet and sour sauce.    Here you’ll find basic information on the ingredients used in Chinese cooking, from storage and preparation tips, to Read More

 While they can be made at home, crullers (“you tiao” in Chinese) are a popular item at hawker’s stands. They are dipped in warm congee, the same way you would dip a doughnut into Read More

 People with autoimmune disease, cancer, or other chronic illnesses should consult a health practitioner. Astragalus root can be found at Asian herb shops or selected health food stores. It is about a dried, slightly Read More

 While cooking, mix cornstarch, water, and soy sauce together. Add to wok and stir gently. Serve with freshly ground Szechuan pepper.    A famous Szechuan recipe – the name Ma Po Tofu is roughly Read More

 The dishes you serve your food in can also increase your prosperity and abundance. Ornate or expensive looking dishes carry wealth luck. Chinese or Asian dishes with fish designs or other wealth related designs Read More

      Yin and yang. Hot and cold. Male and female. The philosophy of yin and yang lies at the heart of Chinese culture. The first references to yin and yang come from Read More

 Your next fortune cookie says “Never order a hamburger in a Chinese restaurant.” Kindly ponder that one over your next order of General Tso’s Chicken.    Food and eating probably brings up the most Read More

 The story doesn’t end there. It turns out that the inspiration for fortune cookies actually comes from Japan. In The Fortune Cookie Chronicles, Jennifer 8. Lee takes us on a journey to Japan, where Read More

 *The calorie count goes down to 352 when based on 4 servings.    Don’t have fresh egg noodles on hand for this chow mein recipe? Try substituting an Italian pasta. For an added touch, Read More

   Add 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add the chili pepper and ginger. Stir-fry briefly until aromatic. Add the dried mushrooms. Stir-fry briefly, then stir in the chili sauce and the noodles. Add Read More