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 [...]

Soy Sauce Soaked Tofu and Quail Eggs

富贵卤三样 Soy Sauce Soaked Tofu and Quail Eggs

January 17th, 2007 in Appetizer by Chris 0

Pinyin: Fù Guì Lǔ Sān Yàng There’s a lot of tofu here, and that’s great if you are a vegetarian. Of course you don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this dish, and eggs are included to spice it up a bit. With that in mind though, those chunks of tofu, lean on the [...]