Asian Food and Cookery

Chinese Food - Chinese Dumplings - How to Make Them

The lowly dumpling. In Western-style cooking it is a simple staple, a source of carbohydrates and a great comfort food. However, made in the Chinese way, it is an artistic creation from the kitchen. Chinese Dumplings (Jiao Zi or Gow Gee, in the Mandarin dialect) are a mixture made of dough filled with meat, chicken and/or vegetables. It is frequently dished up as part of dim sum. The correct preparation calls for plenty of time, patience and effort but the end result, when done properly, are definitely worth it.

Chinese Food - Dim Sum

Many non-Chinese think that dim sum is just a steamed dumpling with maybe a dipping sauce to accompany it. However, although that is one type of dim sum, the term "dim sum" does not refer to a single recipe but to a style of serving a vast selection of different snack type items. Usually, these will be provided on a trolley which trundles between tables for diners to make their choices.

Chinese Food - Nutritious or Not? by Liz Canham

Some consider that Chinese food is has magical properties when it comes to health. They cite the lower instances of heart disease and some types of cancer among the Chinese. Others argue that the average Chinese meal is a nutritional catastrophe, mentioning high levels of salt, fat, additives and calories. Not surprisingly, both these extreme views neglect to mention a number of pertinent facts. As with any other cuisine, the nutritional benefits or otherwise are completely dependent on exactly what the meal contains.

Chinese Food - Cantonese Cuisine by Liz Canham

Cantonese cuisine is diverse and sophisticated. Characterised by light spices, fresh ingredients and slow, measured preparation it may not appear to be the most effective option for a restaurant. Nonetheless, Cantonese cuisine keeps its position as a favorite of millions. Originating from the Guangdong province of China, this mode of cooking results in a menu that has something for everybody, no matter what their taste.

Chinese Food - Noodles - by Liz Canham

Although rice is thought to be the staple carbohydrate of Chinese cuisine, noodles are often served as well, whether Cantonese or Mandarin, Hunan or Szechuan. In fact noodles have formed a part of Chinese cookery since at least two thousand years ago when the Han Dynasty ruled China.

The Scent Of Thai Food By C. Jierawat

Thai food is globally popular due to its tasty combination of sweet, sour and saltiness, appetizingly enhanced by tanginess from an assortment of chilies used in typical dishes. This flavorful blend which has become characteristic of traditional Thai food remains distinctive in local fare until present days.

Vietnamese Food - An Introduction by Liz Canham

Vietnamese food is not terribly familiar to many of us but certainly, in Western Europe, Vietnamese restaurants are springing up and there is wider interest in cooking Vietnamese food at home.

Akashi: Favorite Miami Sushi Restaurant By Samantha Ferguson

Akashi Japanese in South Miami- This hidden gem may be located next to the bustling traffic of US-1 and have a rough exterior, but it is surely worth a trip. Close to the University of Miami and right across from the parking garage of Sunset Place, this Miami restaurant attracts university students, dinner and movie goers, and families. I like to consider Akashi Japanese to be the best Sushi Restaurant in Miami not on South Beach.

Sweet & Sour Fish by Jacklyn Chen

Sweet and sour fish is one of the most popular traditional Chinese dish, normally cooked with carp. The method to cook an authentic Chinese sweet and sour fish (Tang Tsu Yu) is to use what we call 'Liu', meaning 'quick-fry'. The fish should be tender inside and crispy outside. Its original flavour gets reserved while the unpleasant raw fish smell would be completely removed. Many Chinese families cook this dish on a regular basis. It is considered an universal dish that has been enjoyed by people from everywhere in China for many years.

Making Chinese Tea by: Wong Yee Lee

Chinese tea - water quality

The quality of tea is controlled by the quality of the water. It was said in ancient China that water is the mother of tea.

There are three categories of water: best is water from a hill, average is water from the river, bottom is water from a well. The best water from a hill is on a hilltop; the best water from a river is in the middle of a river; the best water from a well is from a well which is frequently used.