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Make Chinese Shaomai and Wonton with Durum Wheat Flour, So Easy and So Yummy
Recently, we used Durum wheat flour to make delicious country bread with the flavor of Xinjiang chili at home, which has a very good elasticity and texture. Then suddenly, I was inspired: can we use it to make Chinese Shaomai? After experimenting several times, I confirmed that: Durum wheat flour is indeed very suitable for…
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Travel｜Looking For Old Flavor Of Wonton In Shanghai
Wonton has always been our favorite Chinese snack. There are countless types and forms of wonton in China from the south to the north. Especially in the south, Wontons even in neighboring cities are very different. This time traveling in Shanghai, we couldn’t help looking for wontons everywhere. Shanghai’s wontons are divided into two categories:…
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Travel｜Eating Tofu At A Coastal Town In A Way Never Thought Of Before
Every Early Autumn, we drive from Beijing to Shanghai and back forth. On the trip just finished this year, we chose Rizhao as our stopover. Rizhao is a coastal town located in the eastern part of Shandong Province, named after being the earliest place where the sun can be seen rising from the sea level.…
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A Cozy Homestyle Stir-Fry: Chili Pork with Pan-Fried Tofu
This is one of our recent home-style tofu stir-fries — a simple yet delicious dish. In Chinese cooking, “xiaochao” (小炒) is an affectionate term for quick, everyday stir-fried dishes. Unlike braising or deep-frying, it’s faster, uses fewer seasonings and less oil, yet remains just as flavorful. 🥢 The cooking method is quite straightforward: 1，cut the…
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Fermented Tofu: The Secret Ingredient in Chinese Cooking
These are another kind of tofu that Chinese people love to eat — fermented tofu, or fǔrǔ. It is also made from soybeans, then transformed through fermentation. Different regions in China produce their own styles of fermented tofu, each with distinct colors, flavors, and textures. There are many ways to enjoy fǔrǔ. You can eat…
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Tofu for Breakfast: A New Take on the Omelette
“What to eat for breakfast?” — it’s always a big question. The first meal of the day often decides a day’s mood. This morning, I opened the fridge and saw half a small block of tofu.Tofu for breakfast? — that’s rare. How about bring tofu’s health and simplicity to the morning table, of course delicious…
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A Cozy Braise for a Slow Evening with Tofu Knots and delicious Rabbit meat
Thanks to China’s incredible variety of soy-based foods, tofu cooking never gets boring. Beyond the basic cubic forms of tofu, we have dried tofu, tofu knots, tofu skin, yuba… the list goes on. So when we say, “If you don’t know what to eat, just think about tofu,” — it’s a gateway to endless delicious…
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Wok Braised Noodles with Pork Ribs
During the holidays, we always prefer hosting at home, inviting friends to try whatever new dishes we’ve been experimenting lately. Wok Braised Noodles with Pork Ribs, is one of the signature dishes. It originated from a small handmade iron wok newly bought. One day, we made some oil-splashing noodles. There was a small bowl left…
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Only Know Mapo Tofu? Out! Try This Oven Roasted Tofu with Douban Sauce
Douban Sauce (Doubanjiang) is one of China’s legendary condiments. Made from fermented fava beans and chilies, it’s a flavor essential that anyone who loves Mapo Tofu will instantly recognize. You could say that doubanjiang and tofu are a perfect match made in Chinese cuisine. But it would be a pity to use it only for…
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Let’s make something different with tofu and eggs
What’s for Dinner? We used to start every evening by asking, “What’s for dinner tonight?” which really meant: what meat as main dish do you prefer today? But these days, the question has quietly changed to: “How are we cooking tofu tonight?” It’s funny our habits have shifted. Of course, we’re not vegetarians. But we…
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Tofu Plus Shrimp, Surpassing Flavor of Crab Roe
The title may sound complexing. But in fact, this dish is surprisingly simple to make. What you get is a golden, flavorful broth soup, in which tofu is tender as steamed egg custard. 🥢 Basic Ingredients (for 2 servings) one block of fresh tofu, 8 peeled shrimps, 2 slices Jinhua ham, ½ chili pepper, ½…
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Very China: Tofu Soup with Jinhua Ham and Chinese Yam
This soup is simple, comforting and very China. The flavor star is Jinhua ham, one of the most famous hams in China. Only a few slices, melt into the broth, release a gentle saltiness and a savory depth that feels like you’ve cooked all day (but you haven’t). Alongside the ham, Chinese yam— because its…
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Tomato Meatball Noodles: A Touch of Curry Makes It Golden Glow
Curry has a magical way of transforming food—not only in flavor but also in appearance. We often used curry in stir-fry or braise cooking. This time we add a pinch of it to this bowl of noodles, which gives us a fresh surprise. With just a touch of it, the plain white noodles take on…
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Red Braise Tofu？Outdated — Try Yellow Braise with Turmeric……
For the health consideration, we often use turmeric powder to create a curry-like taste. Though milder and lighter, turmeric brings many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Especially for those who need to manage their blood sugar, turmeric powder is more suggested. In supermarket, many curry powder products have addictives, while popular Japanese curry…
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Homey Tofu Soup: Try Chinese Pickled Mustard
Most Chinese people love to cook and enjoy Tofu soups. Tofu soups can be light and delicate or rich and hearty. Tofu’s ability to absorb every flavor and broth is what makes it so simple and wonderful. Zha cai ( Chinese pickled mustard ) is a common flavoring ingredient in Chinese cuisine. As a fermented…
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A Yummy Lab in Joy Garden 