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If noodles bring bliss, then China is noodle nirvana. Although noodles have been eaten in many parts of the world...

This is a savory Buddhist version of the popular Eight-Treasure Glutinous Rice Cake (page 186), enjoyed at Chinese New Year....

Though typically used in desserts, sticky rice is occasionally used in savory dishes such as this superb one. Any flavored...

Plain noodles are also delicious prepared this way. MAKES 4 SERVINGS 1⁄4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted (dark)...

I love this fried rice recipe for one essential reason—it contains ketchup, 6 whole tablespoons of it! While ketchup isn’t...

Fried rice doesn’t get much healthier—or more delicious—than this easy dish. By preparing the rice, walnuts, and soybeans in advance,...

meal in itself, this delicious dish is moister than most fried rice recipes. Omit the cayenne for a milder version....

Here is a delicious recipe to use up a leftover pint container of Chinese take-out rice (which usually holds 3...

Boluo fan, or pineapple rice, is a popular dish in Yunnan Province, located in the southwestern region of China. For...

Inspired by a recipe from Ecksyoo, one of my most enthusiastic English corner students at Nanya and current email pal,...

This fragrant dish will perfume your kitchen for hours with the smells of the Orient. For added protein, toss the...

This hearty rice dish is a meal in itself with a tossed green salad. Salting the eggplant is not necessary...

You can make this using shredded green cabbage in lieu of the Napa variety, if desired—the resulting dish will still...

I really like this quick-cooking white rice—the scallions and sprouts add flavor and fiber without overwhelming the taste of other...

While brown rice is not commonly served with meals in China, it is gaining the attention of the increasingly health-conscious...

Rice is a staple at every single serious Chinese meal. The following recipe proves that cooking perfect steamed rice is...

Here is another excellent recipe to prepare with leftover rice. For best results, separate any clumps of rice with oiled...

In a pinch, rinsed and drained sauerkraut can replace the pickled Chinese cabbage. MAKES 4 SERVINGS 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy...

Black-eyed peas and basmati rice are common in southwestern Chinese cuisine, and walnuts are popular everywhere. Long-grain white or brown...

The high status of rice in Chinese culture could hardly be overstated. A typical friendly greeting in China is ―Have...