Food Ingredients
Here you'll find basic information on the ingredients used in Chinese cooking, from storage and preparation tips, to seasonal availability and suggested ingredient substitutions.
Five Spice Powder and the Five Elements Theory
Five-Spice Powder Information about five-spice powder and its relation to the five elements theory. Recipes, storage and use, and an online source
Five-Spice Powder Information about five-spice powder and its relation to the five elements theory. Recipes, storage and use, and an online source
Lower the Salt in Chinese Cooking
how to lower the salt in Chinese cooking
how to lower the salt in Chinese cooking
Sesame Sensations
Sesame - Learn a little history about this popular ingredient, and how sesame is used in Chinese cooking. Learn more about sesame seeds, sesame oil and sesame paste, and try some recipes.
Sesame - Learn a little history about this popular ingredient, and how sesame is used in Chinese cooking. Learn more about sesame seeds, sesame oil and sesame paste, and try some recipes.
How to Cook Rice - Photo Instructions
Boiling rice is harder than it sounds. Here are easy step by step photo instructions to cook rice that's light and fluffy.
Boiling rice is harder than it sounds. Here are easy step by step photo instructions to cook rice that's light and fluffy.
Rice Revitalizers - Ten Tips on Cooking Rice
Ten easy tips for cooking rice that is light and fluffy.
Ten easy tips for cooking rice that is light and fluffy.
Chinese Noodles
Find out about the history and types of Chinese noodles, and how to use them in cooking.
Find out about the history and types of Chinese noodles, and how to use them in cooking.
Cooking Noodles
A handy chart showing preparation and cooking times for different types of Asian noodles, including fresh and dried egg noodles, cellophane noodles and more.
A handy chart showing preparation and cooking times for different types of Asian noodles, including fresh and dried egg noodles, cellophane noodles and more.
Ingredient Substitutions
Running out of a specific ingredient doesn't mean you can't cook Chinese food. This article includes substitutions for everything from hoisin sauce to water chestnuts.
Running out of a specific ingredient doesn't mean you can't cook Chinese food. This article includes substitutions for everything from hoisin sauce to water chestnuts.
Ingredients - More Information
A more indepth look at Asian ingredients, including sea cucumbers and sweet and sour sauce.
A more indepth look at Asian ingredients, including sea cucumbers and sweet and sour sauce.
Chinese Celery
Chinese celery has a different flavor and appearance than regular celery. Learn more about choosing and storing Chinese celery, and when to use it.
Chinese celery has a different flavor and appearance than regular celery. Learn more about choosing and storing Chinese celery, and when to use it.
Cloud Ears and Wood Ears
Chinese dishes like Hot and Sour Soup wouldn't be the same without these two fungi. Learn more about cloud ears and wood ears, including storage tips and how to use them in recipes.
Chinese dishes like Hot and Sour Soup wouldn't be the same without these two fungi. Learn more about cloud ears and wood ears, including storage tips and how to use them in recipes.
Water Chestnuts
Water chestnuts - where would Chinese food be without them? Here is information about water chestnuts including selection, storage and cooking tips, health benefits, substitutions and recipes.
Water chestnuts - where would Chinese food be without them? Here is information about water chestnuts including selection, storage and cooking tips, health benefits, substitutions and recipes.