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  •   Fa gu (literally “flower mushroom”) is a premium-grade dried shiitake mushroom with a cracking pattern on the top surface of the cap. This thick, luscious mushroom, ideal for absorbing […]

    Cantonese Chicken Stew with Mushrooms

      Fa gu (literally “flower mushroom”) is a premium-grade dried shiitake mushroom with a cracking pattern on the top surface of the cap. This thick, luscious mushroom, ideal for absorbing […]

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  • Salted eggs are raw eggs that have been brined. After brining, the yolks become firm, have a salty taste, and turn a bright red-orange color. The eggs can be added […]

    Salted Eggs

    Salted eggs are raw eggs that have been brined. After brining, the yolks become firm, have a salty taste, and turn a bright red-orange color. The eggs can be added […]

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  • The smell of sweet, glutinous rice cooked in bamboo leaves has been implanted in my memory since childhood. This smell permeates Chinese households in the spring, during the Dragon Boat […]

    Joong (Zongzi)

    The smell of sweet, glutinous rice cooked in bamboo leaves has been implanted in my memory since childhood. This smell permeates Chinese households in the spring, during the Dragon Boat […]

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  • The house where I grew up had a sunny back porch with wall-to-wall windows on two sides. Hanging from a clothesline strung up in one corner of the room were […]

    Spareribs in Black Bean Sauce

    The house where I grew up had a sunny back porch with wall-to-wall windows on two sides. Hanging from a clothesline strung up in one corner of the room were […]

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  • Ginkgo nuts are the fruit of the ginkgo biloba tree. The nuts are a key ingredient in the vegetarian dish known as Buddha’s Delight or Lohan’s jaai. They can also […]

    Ginkgo Nuts

    Ginkgo nuts are the fruit of the ginkgo biloba tree. The nuts are a key ingredient in the vegetarian dish known as Buddha’s Delight or Lohan’s jaai. They can also […]

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  • Many cultures recognize the restorative properties of chicken soup. Chinese chicken soups incorporate herbs with a wide range of beneficial attributes. Used in appropriate quantities, the herbs add complexity without […]

    Chinese Chicken Soup with Herbs

    Many cultures recognize the restorative properties of chicken soup. Chinese chicken soups incorporate herbs with a wide range of beneficial attributes. Used in appropriate quantities, the herbs add complexity without […]

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  • Also known as: Ipomoea aquatica, water spinach, Chinese spinach, Thai: phak bung ผักบุ้ง Ipomoea aquatica is an easy-to-grow, semi-aquatic plant that has found its way into many Asian cuisines. The […]

    Ong Choy (Water Morning Glory)

    Also known as: Ipomoea aquatica, water spinach, Chinese spinach, Thai: phak bung ผักบุ้ง Ipomoea aquatica is an easy-to-grow, semi-aquatic plant that has found its way into many Asian cuisines. The […]

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  • Despite the name, there’s no lobster in this preparation. Cantonese restaurants use this sauce for lobster, but it works beautifully for shrimp. Add asparagus, and you have an excellent single-course […]

    Asparagus and Prawns in Lobster Sauce

    Despite the name, there’s no lobster in this preparation. Cantonese restaurants use this sauce for lobster, but it works beautifully for shrimp. Add asparagus, and you have an excellent single-course […]

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  • When I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand, I was delighted to discover that Thais are very fond of this dish, which I enjoyed as a child growing up […]

    Ong Choy in Fermented Bean Curd Sauce

    When I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand, I was delighted to discover that Thais are very fond of this dish, which I enjoyed as a child growing up […]

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