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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by Kiet Duong - April 23, 2021
When thinking about Chinese food, dim sum always comes to mind, right? This popular Chinese food has been loved in many parts of the world—being such an iconic staple that a meal at a Chinese restaurant or a Chinese takeout would feel incomplete without it! Let this article tell you some interesting facts about your …
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by Kiet Duong - April 7, 2021
Chicken feet—they’re on the menu at your favorite dim sum restaurant, and it’s one of their most popular dishes. You’re itching to try it, but you’re not sure how to eat it. Don’t worry; eating chicken feet isn’t that difficult, and it’s a delicious experience. Keep in mind: there’s no graceful way to eat chicken …
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by Kiet Duong - March 29, 2021
If you are looking for one of the most interesting and heartwarming dim sum experiences, then you have got to try xiao long bao. It’s a steamed pork dumpling loaded with a soup-like filling that is first frozen into to resemble jelly. Once food orders are placed, the filling is placed inside a dough, pleated …
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by Kiet Duong - March 27, 2021
If you’re a culinary enthusiast ready to go on a food adventure of a lifetime, you likely know about dim sum as a choice to go on a fun palatable experience. If you have yet to make a trip to a real dim sum restaurant, your local Chinatown district likely has various choices for a …
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by Kiet Duong - March 18, 2021
Whether you are a food enthusiast or not, you may already be familiar with dim sum. They are a mix of savory and sweet buns, dumplings, and congees. These finger foods are served communal style, meaning they are served in small plates from wheeled carts. They are also perfect for enjoying family get-togethers, corporate brunches, …
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