Fermented Bean Curd or Dou Fu Ru (豆腐乳) in Chinese, is a fermented bean curd. This dish has been eaten in China for thousands of year. It is prized mostly for its “nutritional value” and distinct flavor. However, for those who are unfamiliar with it, it is something that does […]
Read MoreMatfer Bourgeat is a French Cookware manufacture that markets toward kitchen professionals. Their cookware are made to withstand the wear and abuse of the restaurant industry. You can find a wide range of cookware from carbon steel to copper. One the most sought after pieces is Matfer Bourgeat Copper Frying […]
Read MoreHuaGua (花瓜) or Flower Melon is a sweet pickled cucumber that is made in Soy Sauce. I was actually surprised to see that a different cucumber showed up when I googled Chinese pickled cucumber. As far as I know, that type of cucumber is not frequently eaten in the Chinese […]
Read MoreYa Li Pear (白梨) is a variety of pear that originated in Nortern China. It is said that these pears came from a hybridization of different plant species. These pears are usually in season from early fall through winter. The prices ranges for 1 – 2 lb per dollar, although […]
Read MoreThere are many different ways to remove oil from stocks and soups. The most traditional way is to just use a ladle and skim the top off. However, there seems to be a new trend where they get a block of ice to remove oil from Soup. What most people […]
Read MoreTofu Pudding is soft silken tofu with a sweet caramel liquid that is poured on top. It is known as Dou Fu Hua (豆腐花) in Chinese, but some call it Dou Hua. Tofu Pudding is typically eaten at breakfast or as a quick snack, you can find this dish all […]
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