Tag: Chinese ingredients
Benefits of Chives and How to Reduce Their Pungent Taste
Chives are delicious, and their slightly pungent aroma comes from sulfur compounds, which have antibacterial and antioxidant properties. If you enjoy the flavor of chives, learn the key to cooking with them: how to use them to enhance their aroma and maximize their nutritional value. It’s important to understand the nutritional benefits and benefits of…
Tips for Cooking Water Spinach
Water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) is characterized by its hollow stem. A dish of stir-fried water spinach with garlic is a common household dish. The stem of water spinach is crispy, but it requires multiple chews to break down the fibers, which may not be to everyone’s liking. Water spinach with long stems can be prepared…
Chinese Cuisine: Mung Bean Soup Recipes
Mung beans, long known in the Compendium of Materia Medica for their sweet and cold, non-toxic properties, can reduce swelling, relieve gas, suppress heat and detoxify. They can replenish vital energy, harmonize the five internal organs, and calm the mind. These words chronicle the therapeutic benefits of the small bean. How should mung beans and…
7 Delicious Spice Mix Recipes
Whether you’re making pasta, roasted vegetables, or muffins, today’s seven spice mixes are perfect for you. These spices can be used in a variety of recipes, and jars of them are sure to delight friends and family as gifts. Chai Tea Flavored Spice Mix Ingredients: 2 cloves2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon…
Benefits of Lima Beans
Lima beans are a must-try for those who enjoy a sandy texture and a rich, rich taste. Lima beans are a large bean variety. Rich in nutrients, including protein and carbohydrates, they are particularly suitable for vegetarians to supplement their daily protein needs. Lima beans are delicious and not too mushy when cooked. What are…
Chinese Cooking Tips:How to thicken soup? Is thickening unhealthy?
Thickening is a classic Chinese cooking technique. While delicious, some consider it unhealthy. There’s also talk of cornstarch, used for thickening, being toxic. Are there other ingredients I can use to thicken my soup? What is thickening? When making soup, we often add cornstarch and cold water to make a thickening sauce before removing it…
How do bees make honey? Everything you should know about honey
Sweet honey is made from nectar collected by bees. Its origins are said to date back to 1600 BC. Ancient Egyptians even considered it a highly valued food. Honey is primarily composed of sugar. What are its benefits? If you want to preserve honey for a long time without spoiling, what are the recommended methods…
Chinese Cuisine: What is Zha Cai Made of?
What is Zha Cai made of? Zha Cai is a simple pickled vegetable, pickled in salt. It’s said to be one of the world’s three major pickled vegetables, along with European gherkins and sweet and sour cabbage. Don’t miss out on this fascinating exploration of Zha Cai’s secrets. What vegetable is Zha Cai made of?…
Chinese Cuisine: How to Remove the Bitterness of Chinese Kale
Chinese kale is a common dish in home cooking, from kale with oyster sauce to stir-fried beef with kale. Don’t underestimate kale; it actually contains many anti-inflammatory and nutritional properties. Some people find it slightly bitter, so how can you reduce or eliminate the bitterness when cooking? What is Chinese kale? Chinese kale, also known…
Orange Juice Recipe & How Long Does Fresh Orange Juice Last?
Fresh orange juice is delicious, but have you ever tried using it in cooking? Besides its sweet flavor and citrus aroma, orange juice also provides a nutritional boost of vitamins and minerals. Using orange juice in cooking is easy; here are a few basic ways to use it, or get creative and create your own…