There is a broad range of dishes that comprise Chinese cuisine and make it as special as it is today, and very few come close to Peking duck in terms of flavor and cultural significance. The dish is undoubtedly iconic, with a crisp and delicate layer of skin and sweet, succulent meat enhanced by traditional …
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by Kiet Duong - September 30, 2021
5 Chinese Dishes That Are Perfect for Picky Eaters While Chinese cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the world, picky eaters still find it difficult to find things to eat when they’re at a Chinese restaurant. Luckily, Chinese food is incredibly diverse and has something for everyone. Indeed, one look at Ocean …
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by Kiet Duong - September 22, 2021
Bring out the lemon wedges and the Old Bay seasoning—crab season is here! Are you inviting family or friends over for dinner? Make use of the season and hit the grocery store, because the Dungeness crab might be the best delicacy to feature in your next Crustacean feast! This article will tell you why. What …
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by Kiet Duong - September 17, 2021
Every parent knows how taking kids to a restaurant can be such a drama-filled event. Children find the thought of eating out in a new environment either exciting or stressful. Those happy about it wouldn’t stop ‘exploring’ the restaurant, which often means running around with complete disregard of other customers and servers balancing food trays. …
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by Kiet Duong - September 7, 2021
A great way to experience a culture is through food. China, one of Asia’s centers for cuisine, gave us a beloved dish: dim sum. Over the years, more and more variations of the traditional Chinese dish have been developed, but nothing beats tradition. If you haven’t tried dim sum before, you’re missing out on half …
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by Kiet Duong - September 2, 2021
Tofu is one of the most polarizing food ingredients out there. People are often quick to pronounce either their hate or love for the ingredient. However, maybe there is a way to bring more people on its side. On its own, it’s easy to understand why people might hate tofu. It doesn’t taste like anything, …
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by Kiet Duong - August 26, 2021
Rice porridge has played a significant role in Chinese culinary culture for generations as a classic comfort meal. Congee is traditionally known as a breakfast food or as a healing meal for the ill, young, and old. It is often the first meal given to infants due to its purported healing qualities and silky consistency. …
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by Kiet Duong - August 17, 2021
It is quite normal to have a go-to dish when going to your favorite restaurants. However, doing this in a new or unfamiliar restaurant makes people tend to miss out on trying the other great dishes. This scenario is prevalent in Chinese restaurants, in which most people already have their favorite dim sum to order. …
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