Many people consider Chinese dishes as their ultimate comfort food. While it is true that every bite of these sumptuous meals can make you feel better, they are much more than that. What makes them one-of-a-kind is they use nutritious ingredients and balanced cooking methods. These techniques are best exemplified by dim sum. To learn …
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by Kiet Duong - June 4, 2021
If you’ve ever eaten at a Chinese restaurant, you’ve probably felt intimidated by the techniques and etiquette of eating intricate dishes like baos, rice noodle rolls, and dumplings. They’re not exactly a type of food that you can simply cut open with a knife and fork, as Chinese food must be eaten the way the …
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by Kiet Duong - May 27, 2021
One of the Asian foods that has become well-loved the world over is dim sum. It’s Chinese and it’s also known as dianxin, translating directly to “point of heart”. Many people even view it as comfort food. That said, there are a number of common mistakes that end up being made. What are some of …
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by Kiet Duong - May 22, 2021
When exploring culinary delights, nothing is as varied, colorful, and delicious as China’s staple, dim sum. Packed with different flavors in one mouth-watering, bite-sized morsel, dim sum is something many fans of Chinese cuisine can eat by the dozen and discover new varieties to try! But while most think dim sum can be interchangeable with …
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by Kiet Duong - May 12, 2021
Chinese food is one of the most popular cuisines because its traditional dishes are known for their taste, aroma, and exquisite cooking. One of the most well-known specialties is Peking duck, also known as Beijing roast duck. It is so famous that it is called “the first dish to taste in China.” Discover its rich …
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by Kiet Duong - May 6, 2021
There’s a rather wide misconception among Westerners that all Chinese dumplings are the same based on their looks. This could not be farther from the truth. There can be multiple names for Chinese dim sum: their Cantonese name, Szechuan name, and even the romanized or pinyin name. If you think that’s rather dizzying in itself, …
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by Kiet Duong - May 2, 2021
One look at the Ocean Palace’s menu, and it’s easy to see why sauces hold such an important place in Chinese cuisine. Indeed, the different types of sauces impart unique flavors to these dishes and take them to the next level. Now, it’s understandable if you aren’t familiar with these sauces. There are quite a …
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by Kiet Duong - April 28, 2021
Chicken soup is known for offering a sense of warmth and for being absolutely yummy. What some may not know is that there is an Asian alternative: congee. Congee is a traditional rice porridge that aids in recovery when you’re feeling tired, sick, or cold. It can even fill the need for comfort food. It’s …
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