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  • <!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->Taro is a potato-like vegetable that is used in braises (usually with pork, duck or chicken), in the savory taro cake (芋頭糕) that is popular during Chinese New Year, and […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below --> <div> <a class="addthis_button" href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" addthis:url='https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/about-taro/' addthis:title='About Taro'> <img src="//cache.addthis.com/cachefly/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/> </a> </div>

    About Taro

    Posted on April 14, 2015 | 1 Comment
    Taro is a potato-like vegetable that is used in braises (usually with pork, duck or chicken), in the savory taro cake (芋頭糕) that is popular during Chinese New Year, and […]

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  • <!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->This simple dish was a favorite of mine from my earliest childhood. It makes a excellent one-dish accompaniment to steamed rice. This very tasty dish is prepared by cutting Chinese […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below --> <div> <a class="addthis_button" href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" addthis:url='https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/long-bean-stir-fry/' addthis:title='Long Bean Stir Fry'> <img src="//cache.addthis.com/cachefly/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/> </a> </div>

    Long Bean Stir Fry

    Posted on August 22, 2013 | 6 Comments
    This simple dish was a favorite of mine from my earliest childhood. It makes a excellent one-dish accompaniment to steamed rice. This very tasty dish is prepared by cutting Chinese […]

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  • <!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->Lotus roots are the edible rhizomes of the lotus plant. It is a versatile item that can be stir fried, braised, or used in soups. When selecting, look for specimens […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below --> <div> <a class="addthis_button" href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" addthis:url='https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/lotus-root/' addthis:title='Lotus Root'> <img src="//cache.addthis.com/cachefly/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/> </a> </div>

    Lotus Root

    Posted on May 1, 2013 | 1 Comment
    Lotus roots are the edible rhizomes of the lotus plant. It is a versatile item that can be stir fried, braised, or used in soups. When selecting, look for specimens […]

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  • <!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->Pork belly is a fatty cut of meat from the underside of a pig. In the United States, it is the cut that is used for making bacon. Pork belly […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below --> <div> <a class="addthis_button" href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" addthis:url='https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/pork-belly/' addthis:title='Pork Belly'> <img src="//cache.addthis.com/cachefly/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/> </a> </div>

    Pork Belly

    Posted on May 1, 2013 | 1 Comment
    Pork belly is a fatty cut of meat from the underside of a pig. In the United States, it is the cut that is used for making bacon. Pork belly […]

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  • <!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->Reddish-brown Sichuan peppercorns, known as ??, or “flower pepper” in Chinese, are not related to black pepper or chili peppers. They have a tangy, citrus-like flavor and are toasted and […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below --> <div> <a class="addthis_button" href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" addthis:url='https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/sichuan-peppercorns/' addthis:title='Sichuan Peppercorns'> <img src="//cache.addthis.com/cachefly/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/> </a> </div>

    Sichuan Peppercorns

    Posted on July 13, 2011 | No Comments
    Reddish-brown Sichuan peppercorns, known as ??, or “flower pepper” in Chinese, are not related to black pepper or chili peppers. They have a tangy, citrus-like flavor and are toasted and […]

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  • <!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->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 […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below --> <div> <a class="addthis_button" href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" addthis:url='https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/salted-eggs/' addthis:title='Salted Eggs'> <img src="//cache.addthis.com/cachefly/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/> </a> </div>

    Salted Eggs

    Posted on June 14, 2011 | 4 Comments
    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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  • <!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->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 […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below --> <div> <a class="addthis_button" href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" addthis:url='https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/ginkgo-nuts/' addthis:title='Ginkgo Nuts'> <img src="//cache.addthis.com/cachefly/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/> </a> </div>

    Ginkgo Nuts

    Posted on May 20, 2011 | 7 Comments
    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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  • <!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->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 […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below --> <div> <a class="addthis_button" href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" addthis:url='https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/chinese-chicken-soup-with-herbs/' addthis:title='Chinese Chicken Soup with Herbs'> <img src="//cache.addthis.com/cachefly/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/> </a> </div>

    Chinese Chicken Soup with Herbs

    Posted on May 18, 2011 | 11 Comments
    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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  • <!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->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 […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below --> <div> <a class="addthis_button" href="//addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" addthis:url='https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/ong-choy-morning-glory-greens/' addthis:title='Ong Choy (Water Morning Glory)'> <img src="//cache.addthis.com/cachefly/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/> </a> </div>

    Ong Choy (Water Morning Glory)

    Posted on May 2, 2011 | No Comments
    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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