Food Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A food glossary of Chinese ingredients and cooking terms, including alternate names, storage and cooking tips, and photos where possible. Recipes using the ingredient or cooking term are included for each definition.
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Chinese Ingredients - List of Alternative Words
Not sure what groundnut oil is, or whether Shanghai cabbage is a type of cabbage? This list of alternative words for Chinese ingredients will help you search through the definitions below.
Not sure what groundnut oil is, or whether Shanghai cabbage is a type of cabbage? This list of alternative words for Chinese ingredients will help you search through the definitions below.
Water Chestnut - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Water Chestnut - did you know it is not really a chestnut at all? Learn more here and see a photograph of water chestnuts.
Water Chestnut - did you know it is not really a chestnut at all? Learn more here and see a photograph of water chestnuts.
Fuzzy Melon - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Fuzzy Melon. Learn more and try a recipe for Stuffed Fuzzy Melon.
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Fuzzy Melon. Learn more and try a recipe for Stuffed Fuzzy Melon.
Cloud Ear - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Cloud ear.
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Cloud ear.
Dried Tangerine Peel - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Dried Tangerine Peel.
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Dried Tangerine Peel.
Chinese White Radish - Daikon - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Chinese White Radish, also known as Daikon.
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Chinese White Radish, also known as Daikon.
Chinese Celery - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Chinese Celery.
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Chinese Celery.
Bamboo Shoots - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition and photo of the ingredient - Bamboo Shoots.
A definition and photo of the ingredient - Bamboo Shoots.
Cilantro - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Cilantro.
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Cilantro.
Bitter Melon - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Bitter Melon.
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Bitter Melon.
Black Mushroom - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Black Mushrooms.
A definition and photograph of the ingredient - Black Mushrooms.
Mushroom Soy Sauce - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms.
A definition of the ingredient - Mushroom Soy Sauce.
A definition of the ingredient - Mushroom Soy Sauce.
XO Sauce - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
XO Sauce - Learn more about this highly seasoned sauce with the unusual name, and how to make XO sauce.
XO Sauce - Learn more about this highly seasoned sauce with the unusual name, and how to make XO sauce.
Wood Ear - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Wood Ear.
A definition of the ingredient - Wood Ear.
Wok Definition - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition and information about the piece of Chinese cooking equipment - Wok.
A definition and information about the piece of Chinese cooking equipment - Wok.
Winter Melon - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Winter Melon - learn more about this sweet squash and try a recipe for Chinese Winter Melon Soup.
Winter Melon - learn more about this sweet squash and try a recipe for Chinese Winter Melon Soup.
Tofu - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredinet - Tofu. Includes popular tofu recipes, such as Szechuan Mapo Tofu.
A definition of the ingredinet - Tofu. Includes popular tofu recipes, such as Szechuan Mapo Tofu.
Thick Soy Sauce - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient and condiment - Thick Soy Sauce.
A definition of the ingredient and condiment - Thick Soy Sauce.
Tapioca - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Tapioca - learn more about the starch of the Cassava plant, and its use in Chinese cooking.
Tapioca - learn more about the starch of the Cassava plant, and its use in Chinese cooking.
Stir-fry - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Stir-fry - learn more about China's most popular cooking technique, and try some stir-fry recipes.
Stir-fry - learn more about China's most popular cooking technique, and try some stir-fry recipes.
Steaming - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Steam - a definition of steaming, one of the three most important techniques in Chinese cooking, from the glossary of Chinese ingredients and cooking terms.
Steam - a definition of steaming, one of the three most important techniques in Chinese cooking, from the glossary of Chinese ingredients and cooking terms.
Soy Sauce - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Soy sauce - find out more about one of the most important ingredients in Chinese cooking, and try several soy sauce recipes.
Soy sauce - find out more about one of the most important ingredients in Chinese cooking, and try several soy sauce recipes.
Snow Pea Shoots - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Snow Pea Shoots.
A definition of the ingredient - Snow Pea Shoots.
Snow Peas - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Snow Peas.
A definition of the ingredient - Snow Peas.
Sesame Seeds - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Sesame Seeds - Dishes like Sesame Chicken and desserts such as Sesame Seed Balls wouldn't be the same without sesame seeds. Learn more about this popular ingredient in Chinese cooking and try recipes.
Sesame Seeds - Dishes like Sesame Chicken and desserts such as Sesame Seed Balls wouldn't be the same without sesame seeds. Learn more about this popular ingredient in Chinese cooking and try recipes.
Sesame Paste - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Sesame Paste.
A definition of the ingredient - Sesame Paste.
Sesame Oil - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Sesame oil - everything you need to know about this must have ingredient in Chinese wok cooking, along with a photo and recipes using sesame oil.
Sesame oil - everything you need to know about this must have ingredient in Chinese wok cooking, along with a photo and recipes using sesame oil.
Sea Cucumber - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Sea Cucumber - learn more about this unusual Chinese food, pick up tips on how to prepare sea cucumber and try an ancient recipe.
Sea Cucumber - learn more about this unusual Chinese food, pick up tips on how to prepare sea cucumber and try an ancient recipe.
Rice Wine - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Rice wine - learn more about Chinese rice wine, a popular ingredient used for both drinking and cooking.
Rice wine - learn more about Chinese rice wine, a popular ingredient used for both drinking and cooking.
Rice Vinegar - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Rice vinegar. Learn more about Chinese rice vinegar, which offers a delicate, sweeter alternative to regular vinegar.
A definition of the ingredient - Rice vinegar. Learn more about Chinese rice vinegar, which offers a delicate, sweeter alternative to regular vinegar.
Oyster Sauce - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Chinese dishes like Beef With Broccoli wouldn't be the same without oyster sauce. Learn more and try some classic oyster sauce recipes.
Chinese dishes like Beef With Broccoli wouldn't be the same without oyster sauce. Learn more and try some classic oyster sauce recipes.
Mangosteen - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Mangosteen - learn more about this popular Asian fruit and see a photo of mangosteen.
Mangosteen - learn more about this popular Asian fruit and see a photo of mangosteen.
Kecap Manis - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Kecap Manis.
A definition of the ingredient - Kecap Manis.
Hot Mustard - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Hot Mustard - learn more about this fiery Chinese condiment, including how to make hot mustard, from the glossary of Chinese ingredients and cooking terms.
Hot Mustard - learn more about this fiery Chinese condiment, including how to make hot mustard, from the glossary of Chinese ingredients and cooking terms.
Hoisin Sauce - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
Hoisin sauce - Chinese cuisine wouldn't be the same without this sweet and spicy sauce. Learn more about hoisin sauce and try some recipes, including Mongolian Beef.
Hoisin sauce - Chinese cuisine wouldn't be the same without this sweet and spicy sauce. Learn more about hoisin sauce and try some recipes, including Mongolian Beef.
Ginger - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient ginger, including recipes using ginger, and how to season cooking oil with ginger.
A definition of the ingredient ginger, including recipes using ginger, and how to season cooking oil with ginger.
Garlic - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Garlic. Includes storage and preparation tips.
A definition of the ingredient - Garlic. Includes storage and preparation tips.
Fish Sauce - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Fish Sauce, also known as Nuoc Mam.
A definition of the ingredient - Fish Sauce, also known as Nuoc Mam.
Duck Sauce - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Duck Sauce.
A definition of the ingredient - Duck Sauce.
Dried Lily Buds - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Dried Lily Buds.
A definition of the ingredient - Dried Lily Buds.
Deep-fry - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the Chinese cooking technique - Deep-fry.
A definition of the Chinese cooking technique - Deep-fry.
Cornstarch - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Cornstarch.
A definition of the ingredient - Cornstarch.
Chinese Sausage - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Chinese Sausage, also called Lop Cheong.
A definition of the ingredient - Chinese Sausage, also called Lop Cheong.
Chinese Flowering Cabbage - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Chinese Flowering Cabbage.
A definition of the ingredient - Chinese Flowering Cabbage.
Chinese Cabbage - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Chinese Cabbage.
A definition of the ingredient - Chinese Cabbage.
Chinese Barbecue Sauce - Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Barbecue Sauce.
A definition of the ingredient - Barbecue Sauce.
Braise - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the cooking term - Braise.
A definition of the cooking term - Braise.
Bok Choy - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Bok Choy.
A definition of the ingredient - Bok Choy.
Blanch - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the cooking term - Blanch.
A definition of the cooking term - Blanch.
Bird's Nest - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Bird's Nest.
A definition of the ingredient - Bird's Nest.
Baby Bok Choy - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Baby Bok Choy.
A definition of the ingredient - Baby Bok Choy.
Aubergine - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Aubergine.
A definition of the ingredient - Aubergine.
Angled Luffa - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Angled Luffa, also called Silk Squash.
A definition of the ingredient - Angled Luffa, also called Silk Squash.
Amaranth - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Amaranth.
A definition of the ingredient - Amaranth.
Alum - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Alum.
A definition of the ingredient - Alum.
Abalone - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms
A definition of the ingredient - Abalone.
A definition of the ingredient - Abalone.