Cilantro, also known as coriander leaf or Chinese parsley, is an herb that provokes strong reactions – you either love it or …
Chinese cooking techniques open up a world of flavors and methods refined over thousands of years. Each technique has its own name …
Pork with garlic sauce (Suàn Ní Bái Ròu 蒜泥白肉) is a classic dish from Sichuan, known for its bold garlic flavor and …
Stir-fried noodles with beef have a long history in Chinese cooking, reaching back to the Han dynasty (206 BC – AD 220), …
Dig into the secrets of Chinese cooking and you’ll find that many of its best dishes have a hidden helper. One of …
Sweet water noodles, Tián Shuǐ Miàn (甜水面), are one of the lesser-known but truly fascinating dishes of Sichuan, the province in southwestern …
Sesame paste, known in Chinese as “zhīmá jiàng” (芝麻酱), is one of the most iconic ingredients in Chinese cooking. At first glance …
Plum sauce (in Chinese “Méi Zǐ Jiàng,” 梅子酱) is one of the best-known and best-loved sauces in Chinese cooking. Made from plums, …