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![<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->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 […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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Buddha’s Delight (Jai)
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Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
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Cantonese Chicken Stew with Mushrooms
20 June 2011 10:01 AM | 6 Comments -
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Joong (Zongzi)
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Chinese Chicken Soup with Herbs
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Braised Oxtail Chinese Style
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![<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons above -->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 […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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Braised Pork Belly with Taro
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About Taro
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Cauliflower with Pork and Mushrooms
20 January 2015 7:36 PM | 7 Comments -
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Neen Goh (Chinese New Year Cake)
18 January 2014 2:31 PM | 3 Comments
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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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lotus root Archive
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Braised Pork Belly and Lotus Root
Posted on May 2, 2013 | 4 CommentsThe rich and distinctive flavor of this dish is provided by fermented red bean curd and star anise. These two ingredients, in combination with ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and soy, […]
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Lotus Root
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 1 CommentLotus 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 […]
