From Bok Choy to Noodles
Information about Asian ingredients that includes cooking tips and recipes. See also my Photo Gallery for pictures of Asian ingredients.
Bean Curd Bounty
Try experimenting with different types of bean curd to vary your repertoire of tofu dishes.Bean Sprouts
Crunchy mung bean sprouts add flavor to Chinese appetizers, salads, stir-fries and noodle dishes.Bok Choy
This popular Asian vegetable is extremely versatile - it can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried or even eaten raw. With a bit of imagination you can use it in everything from appetizers to main dishes.Chicken
This tasty, nutritious and economical bird is a staple in Chinese cooking.
Chop Suey and Chow Mein
Learn more about the two dishes that epitomize Chinese cooking.
Coriander Conumdrum
What is the difference between coriander and cilantro? Is coriander a spice or a herb? Find out more.Delicious Dumplings
Learn more about different types of Chinese dumplings.Five Spice Powder
Learn more about this quintessential Chinese ingredient.Garlic and Ginger
Learn about these two must-haves for Chinese cooking.Ice Cream
Ice cream never caught in on China (although it may have originated there) but it is a popular treat in other Asian countries. Learn more and try recipes for mango, durian, coconut and ginger ice cream.
Mangos, Lychees, and Mangosteen
Learn more about these luscious tropical fruits.
Noodles
Find out more about this excellent source of protein.
Oodles of Noodles
A directory of all my noodle resources, including recipes, cooking times, and photo instructions on making world famous hand-pulled noodles.Rice
History, information and cooking tips.Rice Vinegar
Rice vinegar offers a mild, more delicately flavored alternative to regular vinegar. Learn about white, red and black rice vinegars and their role in Chinese cooking.
Sesame Sensations
Sesame's delightfully nutty flavor is found in desserts and dips, sauces and salads. Learn about the history of this exotic seasoning and the types of sesame products used in Chinese cooking.Soy Sauce
This dark brown liquid is essential for Chinese cooking.
Soup - Chinese Soups
What is the difference between thick and thin soup? How do the Chinese use soup to treat illness? Find out more. Recipes include a dessert soup made with red azuki beans.Summer Salads
Refreshing salads for those hot summer days.Terrific Tofu
Diced, mashed or crumbled, you'll enjoy this versatile Chinese food.
Visions of Plums
In February in Japan the streets are awash in plum blossoms, while in the United States National Plum Pudding Day falls on February 12th. All that is missing is a recipe for plum sauce.XO Sauce
What is it, where did it come from, and what do you do with it?
Chinese Cuisine Home Page
Return to Main Topic Menu Index
