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![<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->The vegetarian dish known as jai, rhymes with pie, is a popular dish during Chinese New Year. It is also served in monastery dining rooms and at funeral banquets. A large […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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Buddha’s Delight (Jai)
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Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
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![<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above --> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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Cantonese Chicken Stew with Mushrooms
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Joong (Zongzi)
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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 -->
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Chinese Chicken Soup with Herbs
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Shrimps Bombay
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Braised Oxtail Chinese Style
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![<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->Red fermented bean curd (南乳) is the key ingredient in this rich and savory dish. Red bean curd is described in more detail in my recipe for Braised Pork Belly […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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Braised Pork Belly with Taro
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About Taro
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Cauliflower with Pork and Mushrooms
20 January 2015 7:36 PM | 7 Comments
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Buddha’s Delight (Jai)
13 January 2017 2:09 PM | 5 Comments -
Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
13 July 2011 11:17 AM | 2 Comments -
Cantonese Chicken Stew with Mushrooms
20 June 2011 10:01 AM | 6 Comments -
Joong (Zongzi)
14 June 2011 11:35 AM | 6 Comments -
Chinese Chicken Soup with Herbs
18 May 2011 5:13 PM | 11 Comments
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Shrimps Bombay
Posted on March 21, 2026 | No CommentsWhen I was in high school the father of my friend Alvin operated a restaurant in San Francisco. One of the specialty items on their menu was Shrimps Bombay, an […]
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![<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->Fun gor (Chinese: 粉果) originated from the eastern end of Guangdong Province, an area called Chaozhou 潮州, formerly known in English as Chiu Chow. My mom called them gok zai 角仔 (gok […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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Shrimp and Pork Dumplings (Chiu Chow Fun Gor)
Posted on May 14, 2013 | 1 CommentFun gor (Chinese: 粉果) originated from the eastern end of Guangdong Province, an area called Chaozhou 潮州, formerly known in English as Chiu Chow. My mom called them gok zai 角仔 (gok […]
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![<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->Savory, light, and fluffy: this is the perfect tofu dish to serve to people who have not made up their minds about tofu. These fritters are sure to win over […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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Tofu Fritters (Pipa Tofu)
Posted on April 4, 2012 | 1 CommentSavory, light, and fluffy: this is the perfect tofu dish to serve to people who have not made up their minds about tofu. These fritters are sure to win over […]
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Spicy Edamame
Posted on September 4, 2011 | 3 CommentsEdamame is combined with a spicy sauce. Serve as an appetizer, or as an accompaniment to your favorite beverage.
