Substituting Vegetables

When it comes to making substitutions，the names of Chinese vegetables can be misleading.Although bok choy and choy sum are both types of cabbage，choy sum’s delicate pale green leaves bear little resemblance to hardy bok choy.When you need to make a substitution，pay attention to the vegetable’s texture and color.

Poached Pears with Lemon

For an extra treat, add a dollop of plain yogurt or vanila ice cream before serving.

Ingredients

3 cups water

11/2 cups cranberry juice

34cup sugar

1cinnamon stick

1teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

4Asian pears, cored and halved

1. In a large pot, bring all the ingredients except the pears to a boil.

2. Add the pears. Simmer, turning occasionally until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. Remove the pears with a slotted spoon and place in individual serving dishes.

3. Continue to simmer the syrup until it thickens and lightly coats the back of a spoon. Pour the sauce over the pears. Serve warm or chilled.

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