Taro root is a popular side dish in Hunan. Peel the taro with a vegetable peeler under running water to...
Chinese Cuisine
Shanghainese savory dishes have a penchant for sweetness—the following recipe is almost better than dessert. Snow peas can replace the...
Swiss chard or regular spinach can replace the Chinese spinach, if desired. In this instance, tear the leaves into bite-size...
Pumpkin is a popular vegetable throughout China, the world’s largest producer of North America’s beloved gourd. For a purely sweet-and-sour...
Known as ―old lady’s potatoes‖ in China, these homey yet feisty potatoes get their kick from Asian chili powder, which,...
In northern China’s Inner Mongolia and Shanxi provinces, the potato is important not only as a staple food, but also...
The largest community of Uyghurs in China outside Xinjiang Province is in south-central Hunan. Their influence upon the local cuisine...
Fuzzy melon, also known as hairy gourd, is a mild, refreshing squash covered with fuzz. Two medium zucchini, peeled or...
Serve these juicy morsels on their own as an appetizer, or atop a bed of baby spinach as a warm...
Chinese okra, also known as silk squash, is considerably longer than the Western-style variety. Serve over rice and garnish with...
In Chinese medicine, bitter melon actually sweetens health and promotes longevity. In the following recipe, stuffed with a savory shiitake...
Serve this classic Chinese spinach dish on a bed of brown rice sprinkled with chopped peanuts for a delicious meal....
I love the nutty flavor of Chinese long beans, often called "snake" beans after the benign garden variety they closely...
Here is a delicious Chinese New Year side dish, as lettuce is considered to be a lucky food. MAKES 4...
The turniplike kohlrabi is one of the most popular vegetables in Chinese cuisine. MAKES 4 SERVINGS 1 (8-ounce) kohlrabi, peeled,...
Though traditionally made with deep-fried white potatoes, these sweet potatoes are no less scrumptious and a lot healthier baked in...
Roasting green beans concentrates their natural sugars and renders them irresistible. Chinese long beans and medium-thick asparagus can be prepared...
This is a great buffet dish, as it can be served warm or at room temperature. For added crunch and...
This spicy yet sweet green bean dish is delicious—if you prefer a milder version, use less chili paste, or omit...
Here is one of my favorite ways to prepare eggplant. If you use the less seedy Asian variety, salting the...