Let’s talk vegan today. The vegan and vegetarian recipes have taken the world by storm and all for a good reason, we want to go back to our natural healthy state. If you are just changing to a vegan, you might have to think outside the box for what to eat every day. When I … Read more
Learn to make your own pickled vegetables at home with this traditional Chinese method of fermenting vegetables! Great for cooking or enjoying right out of the jar! Having fermented vegetables around has been a family tradition for a long time. Using glass jars, like the ones shown (You can see how much I like fermented … Read more
Yu Xiang (yu hsiang) Eggplant (or Yu Xiang Qie Zi in Chinese), is a traditional Sichuan specialty and the most typical of the fish-fragrant specialties of Chinese cuisine. The fish aroma in this recipe does not actually come from fish. Yu Xiang in Chinese means fish-fragrant. When I ate a Yu Xiang Eggplant for the first time, I thought that there must be fish in the recipe! … Read more
Hot and crispy potato stir-fry is one of the most common home cooked meals on the Chinese family table. Potatoes are rich in nutrients, as well as improving gastrointestinal function and preventing hypertension. Potatoes are also the most commonly found items in every home. A dish of hot and crispy potatoes and a bowl of … Read more
Di san xuan (in fact, it should be Chinese Mix Vegetable) is a traditional dish of Northeastern China. It is made of three fresh ingredients: eggplant, potatoes, and green peppers. It not only consists of fresh and natural ingredients, but also is a very easy dish to make! I have always been a fan of foods … Read more