Meals are more than just something to eat in many countries. This is especially true in China, where their true culture can be found in the food. Aside from the meals themselves, how they are eaten also reflects their traditions. If you are interested in exploring more about food and eating rituals in Chinese culture, …
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by Kiet Duong - February 22, 2021
Dumplings are the go-to dish when it comes to Chinese food. There is no Chinese restaurant without this beloved dish, and people from all over the world cannot get enough of it. Whether it is for simple occasions, such as the approaching Chinese Lunar New Year, the presence of dumplings is a must. It is …
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by Kiet Duong - February 9, 2021
The Chinese New Year is fast approaching. Certain dishes are eaten during the celebration for their symbolic meaning. For instance, lucky food is served during the 16-day festival season to bring good luck for the coming year. One of the best ways to celebrate this special occasion is with dim sum, a traditional Chinese food …
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by Kiet Duong - February 2, 2021
If you have ever eaten in an Asian restaurant, you have most likely heard about sticky rice. If you haven’t tasted it yet, you have to give it a try! Sticky rice is also known as glutinous rice and is widely popular among many Asian cuisines. In Chinese cuisine, it can be used in both …
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by Kiet Duong - January 26, 2021
Nothing beats indulging in delicious food you can eat on the go, especially when it comes to culinary innovations like dumplings. A single bite can introduce heavenly flavors to your taste buds, but the best part is that it doesn’t offer a one-dimensional kind of delicious as there are different fillings you can explore. It …
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by Kiet Duong - January 26, 2021
When you think of Chinese food, one of the first meals that will pop in your head is dim sum. Dim sum is loved by many worldwide because they come in a variety of types, flavors, colors, and shapes. Essentially, a dim sum is a Canton-style meal that includes steamed dishes usually prepared in small, …
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by Kiet Duong - January 26, 2021
Dim sum is now one of the most popular dishes ever to come out of China. There are so many variations of this dish that even the best Chinese restaurants would be hard-pressed to include them all. Each of the different kinds of dim sum are meant to be eaten in different ways, from the …
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by Kiet Duong - January 13, 2021
If you’ve ever been part of a group that’s dined in a top Chinese restaurant in Houston, you know that things can get a little tricky since everything just looks so good. There’s actually a right way to go about ordering a Chinese meal, and the secret lies in a balancing act. The best one …
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