I often wonder what the term‘modern Chinese cuisine'actually means.Does presenting food in upmarket crockery make it modern?Definitely not in my...
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When you see Beef in Oyster Sauce'on a menu,it usually means beef slices in an oyster sauce gravy,which may be...
New Year cake'is usually automatically taken to mean the sweet variety eatenduring Chinese New Year,having been dipped in egg and...
The concept of foraging has really taken off recently in top restaurants around the world,with chefs collecting local ingredients to...
This recipe was originally in the basics section of the book,as it is a core part of the Chinese culinary...
Originating from Hangzhou located just south of Shanghai,this dish is named after a famous poet from the Song Dynasty,Su Dongpo.I...
Legend has it that,once upon a time,a wife had to cross a bridge in the Yunnan Province to bring her...
If you ever get the chance,I would highly recommend a trip to Hong Kong to see how they make the‘bamboo'noodles...
You may have noticed that this cookbook is very light on noodle and rice recipes,which may seem a little odd...
The famous French chef Michel Bras has a signature dish called Le Gargouillou.In essence,it is a plate of garden vegetables...
These buns are a staple of Taiwanese street food stalls,steamed in the form of mini sandwiches and filled with a...
It still brings a smile to my face when I reminisce about the first time I brought my Seychellois wife...
These are probably on the menu of every single Chinese restaurant in the world,so you may well be wondering why...
My favourite hot pot restaurant always has a boiling stainless steel pot in the middle of the table that is...
Ilived off hot pot for three months while I was in China.In case you are not familiar with hot pot,it...
Very few people know very much about the Shaanxi Province besides the fact thatits capital Xi'an is where the famous...
Making these in a busy restaurant service is an absolute pain in the backside,as the beans need to be individually...
These are a complete pain in the arse to make,requiring both loads of patience andtime.Is it worth it?Well,I think so,only...
Crispy and spiced,this is perfect canape or bar snack food.And from a professionalkitchen's(and your)point of view,it's a godsend because it...
Mention this snack to any member of my family and they will immediately begin talking about my grandmother's version.I don't...