Fermented tofu is a traditional folk food that has been popular in China for thousands of years. Some time ago, a friend sent us some homemade fermented tofu. We all liked it so much, I wanted to try and make it myself. I was worried that the weather was too hot and that it wouldn’t … Read more
Sweet pickled garlic is a traditional snack in northern China. It is rich in protein, healthy fats, sugar, vitamins and various amino acids, and many other nutrients required by the body. It has the functions of strengthening the body’s physiology, promoting metabolism and delaying aging. Garlic is also a natural bactericidal agent, which has good … Read more
Mahua is a great fried dough snack in China, which can have different shapes and flavors. It is very popular with the more nostalgic crowd, as it is deep-fried and traditional. Sometimes I will get a strong craving for these soft and delicious treats, and with this recipe, I can enjoy them anytime! This super-sweet … Read more
Snow skin mooncake is a traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival food. I remember I was very happy when it was Mid-Autumn Festival, not only because I didn’t need to go to school, but and we family got together to have a big dinner, and I could eat different kinds of mooncakes. Nowadays I make mooncakes to … Read more
Tang yuan (sweet rice balls), sometimes we call it tong yuan (tang yuen), is a very traditional Chinese snack eaten at different times of the year, such as during the Spring Festival, Winter Solstice, or for the Chinese New Year; and it is traditionally shared to celebrate a close family during these celebrations. Especially during these … Read more