How to Choose a Soy Sauce
Staring up at row after row of soy sauce bottles at a Chinese supermarket, who wouldn’t get confused? Some of the liquids look black and syrupy, others thin and brown and some bottles even have shrimp on the label. But…
Chinese food：Dan Dan Noodles
There are almost as many different ways of preparing this Szechuan recipe as there are Chinese chefs! Classic Dan Dan Noodles is made with fresh noodles and has a meat…
Chinese food：Dofu Fa
Dofa fa is a popular northern Chinese treat. Edible Terra alba is also called food-grade gypsum or food-grade calcium sulfate. Ingredients: 11 ounces (about 1 lb) soy beans water for…
夏日美食：夏至面 Xiazhi Noodle
In summer, Chinese likes to eat cold noodles. On June 21st, people across the Northern hemisphere celebrate the longest day and shortest night of the year, but residents of China…
Chinese food：Shrimp Lo Mein With Three Vegetables
Feel free to substitute Italian fettucine or linguini if Chinese egg noodles aren’t available. Ingredients: 1/2 pound raw shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry…
Chinese food：Longevity Noodles
Symbolizing a long life, this is a popular dish on birthdays and other celebratory occasions. This simple version is basically an egg drop soup served over noodles – it’s a…
