Tag: Chinese ingredients

  • How to use cinnamon in cooking?

    How to use cinnamon in cooking?

    Cinnamon has a love-hate relationship. As one of the world’s oldest spices, it’s used for both aroma and flavor. But what exactly is cinnamon powder? Why does it have such a distinctive smell? Cinnamon powder has many culinary applications. What does cinnamon actually look like? You may have only seen cinnamon in desserts and drinks,…

  • How many types of tofu are there in China? What are the differences?

    How many types of tofu are there in China? What are the differences?

    Tofu is a versatile ingredient in home cooking. Simply tossed with soy sauce, pan-fried, or added to soup, it’s delicious. There are many varieties of tofu, including firm tofu, soft tofu, frozen tofu, and egg tofu. However, the textures of firm tofu and soft tofu differ slightly. What’s the difference? Why does frozen tofu have…

  • Autumn Food: Lotus Root benefits, Selection, and Storage Method

    Autumn Food: Lotus Root benefits, Selection, and Storage Method

    Lotus root is the underground stem of the lotus flower. The lotus is a fascinating plant. Its flowers bloom in the summer, and after the flowers fade, the seeds inside the pods are edible. Harvested underground lotus roots offer nourishing benefits for autumn and winter. Lotus root soup can be transformed into a lotus root…

  • How to Choose a Pomelos and Their Nutritional Value

    How to Choose a Pomelos and Their Nutritional Value

    Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and every household in China enjoys pomelo. How should one choose a pomelo, and what are its nutritional values? Guidelines for Choosing a Pomelos However, some yellow-skinned pomeloes may appear dehydrated and wrinkled. Don’t be put off by this; it means the flesh inside has softened from its hard texture, revealing…

  • How are the salted egg yolks in mooncakes made?

    How are the salted egg yolks in mooncakes made?

    How are the salted egg yolks in mooncakes made? Are the purchased salted egg yolks raw or cooked? How do you choose? Don’t miss out on making classic homemade salted egg yolks for mooncakes like egg yolk pastries during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Salted eggs and salted egg yolks are made from either red mud or…

  • Egg Yolk Pastry Recipes

    Egg Yolk Pastry Recipes

    When making egg yolk pastry at home, you’re bound to encounter many challenges: how to make the pastry, how to create layers, how to prepare the salted egg yolk, and why does the pastry break during baking? By focusing on four key steps, you can elevate your egg yolk pastry making skills. What is egg…

  • Braised Pork with Wine Plum Recipe

    Braised Pork with Wine Plum Recipe

    With only plums left in the plum wine jar, a new dilemma arises: what to do with them? This time, we’re using green plums soaked in rice wine. Those plums that sank to the bottom of the jar have such a wonderful use. I was initially worried about what to do with them, but now…

  • What are natural food pigments? How can they be used in desserts?

    What are natural food pigments? How can they be used in desserts?

    Nature offers so many amazingly colorful foods, each a nutrient in its own right. Wouldn’t it be a shame not to utilize them? Leftover fruits and vegetables can be dried, ground, or juiced and concentrated into liquids to add a beautiful touch to food. Natural pigments have flavor. Natural colors from fruits and vegetables, because…

  • Benefits of Red Beans

    Benefits of Red Beans

    What are the health-promoting and therapeutic benefits of red beans and red bean soup? When selecting red beans and making red bean soup, pay attention to the key points and soaking time to enjoy a rich flavor while maintaining your health. Red beans and red bean soup can clear heat and reduce edema: health benefits…

  • Benefits of Scallions and Ginger: Prevent Colds and Boost Immunity

    Benefits of Scallions and Ginger: Prevent Colds and Boost Immunity

    Continuously boosting your immune system is crucial, so what foods can help prevent colds? Spices like scallions and ginger are not only great for stir-frying, but can also be added to dishes to create excellent “cold-fighting” dishes. Scallions and ginger are ingredients that can help boost immunity. Green onions: Help kill bacteria, with both the…