If you like it hot (―la‖), this fragrant and fabulous tofu dish is for you. SERVES 4 1 pound extra-firm...
Chinese Cuisine
Dry tofu is a compressed tofu with the least amount of moisture of all fresh tofu; it has a rubbery...
Jasmine tea is the most famous scented tea in China. I was lucky enough to live in Hunan Province, a...
This eye-pleasing dish is also one of the most delicious entrées in this book. Serve with brown rice for a...
Stir-fries don’t get any easier or more delicious than this—serve over rice or toss with noodles for a complete meal....
This colorful and flavorful tofu dish is one of my favorites. To ensure that the tofu browns nicely, weight it...
Though typically steamed in China, roasting is the more practical way to cook acorn squash in the West. Coleslaw mix...
This is a speedy yet special dish to serve company during the cold-weather months when kumquats are in season. MAKES...
If such a poll were possible, vegetarians the world over would surely rank tofu as one of China’s greatest inventions,...
With its long stems and big bluish green leaves, Chinese broccoli, or gai lan, is one of the most sought-after...
Pickled vegetables are a specialty of Sichuan Province—the most popular is zha cai (literally ―pressed vegetable‖), a type of pickled...
The key to the success of this delicious dish is not to fully cook the udon noodles (known as cu...
Here is an outstanding dish you won’t find in the typical Chinese restaurant outside of China. Tofu skins, also known...
This classic hot bean sauce is made from Chinese hot bean paste, also called soybean paste with chili, not to...
If you’re fond of garlic and spice, you’ll love this garlicky, spicy noodle dish. MAKES 4 SERVINGS 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium...
Fried tofu is available in Asian markets, usually in the refrigerated section by the other tofu—any precooked tofu can be...
This spicy, delicious noodle dish is unusual in that it contains no soy sauce. Duo jiao, a fiery Hunan pepper...
Made entirely of pantry staples, this basic lo mein recipe can be enjoyed on its own or tossed with your...
This is an eye-catching, palate-pleasing dish to serve company—try to use fresh, eggless lo mein noodles, available in the refrigerated...
Chilled noodle dishes are highly popular throughout China during the summer months. For a glutenfree dish, substitute rice noodles for...