![Fa gu (literally “flower mushroom”) is a premium-grade dried shiitake mushroom with a cracking pattern on the top surface of the cap. This thick, luscious mushroom, ideal for absorbing […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/chicken_stew_mushrooms-559x250.jpg "Cantonese Chicken Stew with Mushrooms")
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![The vegetarian dish known as jai, rhymes with pie, is a popular dish during Chinese New Year. It is also served in monastery dining rooms and at funeral banquets. A large […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/jai-36x36.jpg "Buddha’s Delight (Jai)")
Buddha’s Delight (Jai)
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Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
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![Fa gu (literally “flower mushroom”) is a premium-grade dried shiitake mushroom with a cracking pattern on the top surface of the cap. This thick, luscious mushroom, ideal for absorbing […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/chicken_stew_mushrooms-36x36.jpg "Cantonese Chicken Stew with Mushrooms")
Cantonese Chicken Stew with Mushrooms
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![The smell of sweet, glutinous rice cooked in bamboo leaves has been implanted in my memory since childhood. This smell permeates Chinese households in the spring, during the Dragon Boat […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/joong_a1-36x36.jpg "Joong (Zongzi)")
Joong (Zongzi)
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![Many cultures recognize the restorative properties of chicken soup. Chinese chicken soups incorporate herbs with a wide range of beneficial attributes. Used in appropriate quantities, the herbs add complexity without […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/chicken_soup_herbs-featured-36x36.jpg "Chinese Chicken Soup with Herbs")
Chinese Chicken Soup with Herbs
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Braised Oxtail Chinese Style
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![Red fermented bean curd (南乳) is the key ingredient in this rich and savory dish. Red bean curd is described in more detail in my recipe for Braised Pork Belly […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/taro-pork-belly-featured-36x36.jpg "Braised Pork Belly with Taro")
Braised Pork Belly with Taro
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![Taro is a potato-like vegetable that is used in braises (usually with pork, duck or chicken), in the savory taro cake (芋頭糕) that is popular during Chinese New Year, and […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/taro-featured-36x36.jpg "About Taro")
About Taro
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Cauliflower with Pork and Mushrooms
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![Because the Lunar New Year is the most important holiday on the calendar, Chinese markets are full of snack items to help people celebrate: melon seeds, candied fruit, cakes, candies, and […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/neen_goh-36x36.jpg "Neen Goh (Chinese New Year Cake)")
Neen Goh (Chinese New Year Cake)
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Buddha’s Delight (Jai)
13 January 2017 2:09 PM | 5 Comments -
Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
13 July 2011 11:17 AM | 2 Comments -
Cantonese Chicken Stew with Mushrooms
20 June 2011 10:01 AM | 6 Comments -
Joong (Zongzi)
14 June 2011 11:35 AM | 6 Comments -
Chinese Chicken Soup with Herbs
18 May 2011 5:13 PM | 11 Comments
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![The vegetarian dish known as jai, rhymes with pie, is a popular dish during Chinese New Year. It is also served in monastery dining rooms and at funeral banquets. A large […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/jai-640x250.jpg "Buddha’s Delight (Jai)")
Buddha’s Delight (Jai)
The vegetarian dish known as jai, rhymes with pie, is a popular dish during Chinese New Year. It is also served in monastery dining rooms and at funeral banquets. A large […]
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![Lotus roots are the edible rhizomes of the lotus plant. It is a versatile item that can be stir fried, braised, or used in soups. When selecting, look for specimens […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lotus_cutting1-115x115.jpg "Lotus Root")
Lotus Root
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![Pork belly is a fatty cut of meat from the underside of a pig. In the United States, it is the cut that is used for making bacon. Pork belly […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/pork_belly-115x115.jpg "Pork Belly")
Pork Belly
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 1 CommentPork belly is a fatty cut of meat from the underside of a pig. In the United States, it is the cut that is used for making bacon. Pork belly […] -
![This is an easy recipe that combines tasty Manila clams with sweet, slightly crunchy bell peppers and pungent fermented black beans. The quantity is sufficient for 2 as a single […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/clams2-115x115.jpg "Clams and Bell Peppers in Black Bean Sauce")
Clams and Bell Peppers in Black Bean Sauce
Posted on April 11, 2013 | No CommentsThis is an easy recipe that combines tasty Manila clams with sweet, slightly crunchy bell peppers and pungent fermented black beans. The quantity is sufficient for 2 as a single […] -
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Tofu Fritters (Pipa Tofu)
Posted on April 4, 2012 | 1 CommentSavory, light, and fluffy: this is the perfect tofu dish to serve to people who have not made up their minds about tofu. These fritters are sure to win over […] -
![Sweetened soy sauce flavored with star anise and ginger makes an excellent braising sauce for chicken. This sauce is a perfect blend of salty, sweet, and aromatic. Soy sauce chicken […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/soy_sauce_wings-featured-115x115.jpg "Soy Sauce Chicken Wings")
Soy Sauce Chicken Wings
Posted on October 1, 2011 | 3 CommentsSweetened soy sauce flavored with star anise and ginger makes an excellent braising sauce for chicken. This sauce is a perfect blend of salty, sweet, and aromatic. Soy sauce chicken […] -
Spicy Edamame
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Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
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![Reddish-brown Sichuan peppercorns, known as ??, or “flower pepper” in Chinese, are not related to black pepper or chili peppers. They have a tangy, citrus-like flavor and are toasted and […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sichuan_peppercorns-2-115x115.jpg "Sichuan Peppercorns")
Sichuan Peppercorns
Posted on July 13, 2011 | No CommentsReddish-brown Sichuan peppercorns, known as ??, or “flower pepper” in Chinese, are not related to black pepper or chili peppers. They have a tangy, citrus-like flavor and are toasted and […] -
![In the U.S. and the U.K., watercress is usually eaten raw, in sandwiches or as a green in salads. Uncooked, it has a slightly peppery taste. In Chinese households, watercress is […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/watercress_soup-115x115.jpg "Watercress Soup")
Watercress Soup
Posted on June 28, 2011 | 1 CommentIn the U.S. and the U.K., watercress is usually eaten raw, in sandwiches or as a green in salads. Uncooked, it has a slightly peppery taste. In Chinese households, watercress is […] -
![This is a delicious tonic soup that combines goji leaves with dried goji berries (wolfberries). Goji leaves, sold in bunches, are available from Asian markets during the spring and summer. […]](https://www.momschinesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/goji_soup2-115x115.jpg "Goji (Wolfberry Leaf) Soup")
Goji (Wolfberry Leaf) Soup
Posted on June 28, 2011 | 5 CommentsThis is a delicious tonic soup that combines goji leaves with dried goji berries (wolfberries). Goji leaves, sold in bunches, are available from Asian markets during the spring and summer. […]
