An egg roll is a Chinese-style snack consisting of diced meat and chopped vegetables that are wrapped in an egg-based dough, and then deep-fried in hot oil. Although Andrew Coe, the author of Chop Suey: A Cultural History of Chinese Food in the United States claims that the appetizer was invented in […]
Fish ball is one of the most popular meals that is commonly eaten throughout Southern China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The dish originates from the Chaoshan region in eastern Guangdong, and consists of ball-shaped patties made with finely pulverized fish meat, also known as surimi. Rate
Sweet and sour spare ribs is a popular Chinese dish that is mostly consumed in restaurants since it is somewhat hard to prepare it at home. Spare ribs are first marinated, deep-fried, then dipped in Chinese sweet and sour sauce. Traditionally, the dish is served as an appetizer and is […]
Usually consumed during the Chinese New Year celebrations, yusheng is a tasty salad made with slices of raw fish and shredded vegetables which are seasoned with spices and various toppings such as peanuts and sesame seeds. The dish is additionally flavored with yusheng sauce, most commonly consisting of plum sauce […]
Contrary to what one might think upon hearing the name of the dish, lion’s head is a meal consisting of big pork meatballs that are stewed with noodles and vegetables such as cabbage. It dates back to the times of the Sui Dynasty, when Emperor Yang took a trip to […]
Mantou are Chinese steamed buns that are usually prepared plain, without any filling on the inside. It is sometimes served as a side dish, although it is more commonly consumed as it is. Mantou has a round, flattened shape, and it is a staple food of the Northern part of […]
Egg Pepper Fry is a widely consumed snack/starter recipe. It is easy to cook and provides authentic Chettinad flavour to the dish. Hard boiled Egg wedges roasted with onions ,curry leaves ,spices and off course loads of freshly ground peppers. Egg pepper fry goes very well with rice and even […]
Biangbiang noodles, also known as belt noodles due to their broadness and length, are a specialty of Shaanxi province in China. The noodles are usually topped with vegetables and herbs such as spring onions, garlic, leeks, coriander, Sichuan peppercorns, cumin, and chili. There are two stories about the origin of these unusual […]
One of the classics of Chinese cuisine, hong shao rou is a delicious concoction made with braised pork belly. The meat is boiled and doused in a rich mixture of rice wine, sugar, and light and dark soy sauce. All the ingredients form a sweet and sticky sauce of vibrant […]
Pepper steak is a classic Chinese-American dish consisting of sliced strips of steak that are seasoned with a hefty dose of freshly ground pepper. The dish is believed to have origins in the Chinese province of Fujian, where pork was originally used instead of beef. Rate
