Whether you're a complete newcomer to Chinese cuisine, or have been too intimidated by the unusual cooking equipment and ingredients to try making it yourself, this page is dedicated to helping you learn about Chinese cooking.
Chinese food products made news for all the
wrong reasons in 2007 and 2008. However, throughout the years, Chinese cuisine has grabbed a few more upbeat headlines. Here are some of my favorite fun Chinese food stories.
Like hardboiling eggs, cooking rice is one of the those things that seems like it should be easy but can turn out to be quite difficult. Here are tips to help your rice turn out perfectly every time.[br]
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Need more help? Here are photo instructions showing how to cook rice.
You've decided to take the plunge and start cooking Chinese food. That's great! To help you get started, here are easy Chinese recipes that will give you an idea of the tastes and flavors used in Chinese cooking, without having to buy a wok. The ingredients used should be available in the ethnic or international section of most grocery stores.
The mortar and pestle is the original food processor and it is still the best. Whether you’re preparing Chinese five-spice powder or a Thai curry mix, nothing beats a mortar and pestle for bringing out the natural flavor of Asian ingredients.
Using Chinese Cuisine to teach children about the culture of China
Learn what ingredients and cooking equipment are indispensable in chinese cooking.
Garlic and Ginger - Without these two ingredients, Chinese cooking would not be the same
Cooking brown rice can be a little tricky. Here are simple instructions showing how to cook brown rice that turns out perfect every time.
Chinese Cooking - Tips on cooking Chinese food for the beginner, with recipes and other resources.
Can’t wait to get started? If you can boil sauce, pan-fry chicken thighs, or prepare a gelatin dessert, you won’t have any problem following these recipes. Most supermarkets carry the Chinese ingredients used in the “ethnic” or “international” section.
Ready to take the next step? Here are basic fundamental principles and tips to help you learn about cooking Chinese food in a wok.
Cooking with a wok will make it easier to learn stir-frying and other Chinese cooking techniques. This guide will help you choose the wok that is right for you.
Even when you’ve decided upon the size and type of wok to buy, there are still many brands to choose from. Here are several woks to choose from my top picks.
My guide to the ingredients and cooking utensils you need to begin cooking Chinese food.
These simple tips will take the mystery out of stir-frying.
Whether you’ve never deep-fried food before, or have only used a deep-fat fryer, you may be concerned about deep-frying food in a wok. Here are answers to the ten most commonly asked questions about using a wok to deep-fry.
Find out how to store Chinese sauces and seasonings, and learn the telltale signs that a sauce is starting to lose its freshness.
It’s always more fun to learn to a new skill with a group of people, and cooking is no exception. Here is practical advice on what to look for in a cooking class.
Learn how to serve an authentic Chinese meal. The feature includes a sample menu with recipes.
A common misconception is that beer is the only type of alcohol that goes well with Chinese food. Here are simple tips for pairing wine with different types of Chinese regional cuisines.
Tips for preparing Chinese food on those busy weeknights.
Stir-frying is easy, if you follow a few basic tips. But what happens if you try to stir-fry without covering the basics? Here are the top six surefire ways to spoil a stir-fry.
Many stir-fry recipes call for vegetables to be cut on the diagonal. This very simple technique helps vegetables cook more quickly and absorb more flavor from the ingredients it is cooked with. Learn how to cut vegetables on the diagonal in this easy step by step tutorial with photos.
Here are all my Chinese recipes, sorted alphabetically, by the top 40, and in categories such as calorie counters. Includes recipes sorted by cooking technique, and regional Chinese dishes.
