The Chinese rice ball (lo mai chi), or “nuomici”, as they are called in the Chinese language, is a famous traditional dim sum originating from the Chinese Guangdong Province. Origination According to legend, in the second year of the Southern Song Qingyuan, Zou Yinglong went to Beijing for the examination. As a parting gift every … Read more
Sesame is one of the four major oil crops in China and could arguable be the most popular. As the sesame seed contains up to 61% oil, the amounts of products made using sesame oil is large and varied. Since Ancient Times, sesame and sesame oil have been transformed into many famous foods and delicacies … Read more
Grass Jelly is one of the most famous and popular snacks in Taiwan. The Platostoma Palustre, also known as Chinese Mesona, is an herbaceous plant found commonly in Southeast China and Taiwan. Belonging to the mint family, the plant stalks are hairy with leaves similar to mint, growing in a tear drop shape with serrated edges. To process the leaves into grass jelly, … Read more
See these little beauties? Aren’t they the cutest little cakes? Mung bean cakes (Green Bean Cakes) are a traditional pastry throughout China, are also known as the mung bean paste, and I just love making them. Oh, yes, and eating them is also very enjoyable, too! Today I have recipes for two scrumptious versions of … Read more
Remember candy apples? Sure you do; it was the one candy your parents felt good about giving you since it contained some goodness. There’s something special about the combination of the sweet-sourness of fruit combined with candy. No childhood is complete without candied fruit, and it’s certainly not something you give up when you “grow up.” … Read more