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A collection of cooking articles to help you get a better understanding of food. From reviews, articles, recipes, food, history, etc… We try to find new and interesting articles about food!
What is Pork Floss Pork Floss aka Pork Sung, meat floss, meat wool, etc… The names that this product seems to have is endless. In Mandarin, it is colloquially called RouSong (肉鬆) or YeukSong in Cantonese. Since I am also confused about the terms, I will be using this term […]
Although most people don’t know this, the Chinese have a long history of making charcuterie. Lap Cheong (臘腸) or Chinese Sausage is the most famous one of all. Based on the region you go to in Asia, they will have slight variations in size, texture and sweetness. Taiwanese even have […]
What is DouGan? DouGan (豆乾) is a Chinese Pressed Tofu that is usually marinated in five spice powder. It has a meaty texture that can simulate the taste of meat. Normal varieties of tofu has a completely different texture which does not give will not give the same satiation that […]
What is Beef Drop Flank Beef Drop Flank is a cut of meat that is only seen in Asian Super Market. They typically look like a rolled red sushi in pink parchment paper. What most people don’t know, is that its one of the best braising meat available. The cut […]
Shacha Sauce (沙茶醬) is the Chinese version of the Satay sauce that is found in south east asia. Instead of peanuts, it is made with dried lizard fish. The overall flavor of this dish is savory and it is commonly used in soups, hotpots and Stir Fry. Shacha was said […]
History Oyster Sauce or otherwise known as Hao Yiu (蠔油) in Chinese, is a sauce made from the extract of Oyster. The founder Lee Kum Sheng supposedly overcooked oyster on accident and the end result was the sauce. He sold it as a condiment and eventually started the famous company […]
What is Sambal Oelek? Sambal Oelek is a Indonesian Chili paste that is traditionally grounded with a pestel and mortar. It consists of Chili Pepper, Garlic, Shallot and Tomato. The ingredients can vary from region and manufacturer. It has a distinct sour taste with a mild spice to it. In […]
What most people don’t know is that cast iron has been used in cookware for literally hundreds of year. Martensitic Stainless Steel, was discovered in 1912 by Elwood Haynes, a metallurgist and inventor. The implementation of Stainless Steel into cookware is even shorter. Given the advancement of technology and science, […]
White Pepper vs Black Pepper, in a world of increasing choices, the different type of pepper available can be a little confusing. However, In traditional Chinese cooking, White Pepper is the standard pepper that is used. From stir-fry, fried rice and even chicken wings, white pepper is the preferred choice […]
Saving money has been ingrained into me since I was a child. So cooking on a budget was something that I never struggled with. However, most people do not have the same upbringing as me. On average, I spend around 20 dollar a week to feed myself. This is a […]
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