茶树菇蒜苗炒腊肉 Tea Tree Mushrooms and Garlic Greens with Cured Pork

茶树菇蒜苗炒腊肉 Tea Tree Mushrooms and Garlic Greens with Cured Pork

March 8th, 2010 in Food by Chris 0

Pinyin: chá shù gū suàn miáo chǎo là ròu

Rapeseed oil has been used by humans for hundreds of years. In the 1960’s scientists in Canada created a genetically modified rapeseed, now known as Canola oil, to be a more healthy form of oil. but rapeseed oil still rules the kitchen in China. [...]

豆腐干芹菜 Tofu and Celery Stir Fry

豆腐干芹菜 Tofu and Celery Stir Fry

March 4th, 2010 in Food by Chris 0

Pinyin: Dòu Fu Gān Qín Cài

Some Central Europeans are deathly allergic to celery. Similar to peanuts, celery can cause severe anaphylactic shock that can be fatal in some people. Under normal circumstances though, celery is healthy. The stalks are an abundant source of fiber and vitamins, while the seeds are commonly used [...]

西北拉皮 Northwest Style Glass Noodles

西北拉皮 Northwest Style Glass Noodles

March 2nd, 2010 in Appetizer by Chris 0

Pinyin: xī běi lā pí

Packed with energy and loaded with potassium and phosphorous mung beans are used in a number of healthy desserts available throughout China and Asian. Also known as green beans and mash beans, they are small green oval shaped beans that grow well in warm temperatures and loamy soil.
The beans are [...]

番茄炒鸡蛋 Scrambled Eggs with Tomato

番茄炒鸡蛋 Scrambled Eggs with Tomato

February 25th, 2010 in Food by Chris 0

Pinyin: fān qié chǎo jī dàn

Tomatoes likely originated in the highlands of Peru according to genetic records. When the Spanish began explorations of the New World they discovered tomatoes and introduced them to Europe by the early 1500’s. Eventually the Spanish introduced tomatoes to the Philippines at which point they spread throughout Asia.
Thousands [...]

皮蛋豆腐 Hundred Year Egg with Tofu

皮蛋豆腐 Hundred Year Egg with Tofu

February 22nd, 2010 in Appetizer by Chris 3

Pinyin: Pí Dàn Dòu Fu
Calcium Oxide, also know as quicklime is used as in mortar, in the production of glass, as a fertilizer, and it has even been used as a weapon. It is a strong base that reacts with water and can cause extreme irritation and burns if exposed to it. It also happens [...]

玉米烙 Flat Corn Pancake

玉米烙 Flat Corn Pancake

February 11th, 2010 in Food by Chris 4

Pinyin: yù mǐ lào

More corn is grown around the world than any other grain. By producing over 330 million tons of corn a year, the USA is responsible for nearly half of the world’s corn production, while China comes in a distant second at just over 150 million tons. Only a tiny portion of [...]