Monthly Archives: June 2013

Garlic chives (韭菜) with bean sprouts

Posted on June 23, 2013 by TastyAsia

Here we have a great recipe for garlic chives (韭菜, jiǔcài), also known as Chinese chives or Chinese leeks. They grow into long, thin shoots with a delicious garlicky taste which pairs well with earthy vegetables or basically any meat. … Continue reading →

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The essential Chinese pantry

Posted on June 21, 2013 by TastyAsia

Here is a collection of the items that I think of as my staples for the Chinese pantry. They are used in many of the recipes in this blog. Different cooks will have different opinions as to the essentials, which … Continue reading →

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Long beans (长豆角) with wood ear mushroom slivers, dried chiles, and Sichuan peppercorns

Posted on June 19, 2013 by TastyAsia

Long beans (长豆角, zhǎng dòujiǎo), also called yard-long beans or asparagus beans, are a staple in southern China. Thankfully, their popularity is growing worldwide as well. The beans tend to be a bit thinner and softer than the traditional Western … Continue reading →

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Bacon with wood ear mushrooms and tofu (培根双鲜)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by TastyAsia

This dish was an outstanding success. The tastes blended really well together and the textures were wonderfully complimentary. Wood ear mushrooms (木耳, mùěr), which are usually sold dried and need to be soaked in warm water before using, have an earthy … Continue reading →

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Chinese cabbage with shrimp and chili paste (虾茸大白菜)

Posted on June 7, 2013 by TastyAsia

This is another of TastyAsia‘s “fast and easy” recipes, meaning that the dish can be prepared start to finish in the time it takes to cook the rice. It’s also light, fresh, spicy, and delicious. Chinese cabbage, also called napa … Continue reading →

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Simple chili beef with peanuts

Posted on June 6, 2013 by TastyAsia

Here is another simple recipe. Thinly cut beef is quickly stir-fired with aromatics and then given some heat with dried chiles. Peanuts and soy sauce contribute some wonderful depth of flavor. The whole recipe is fast, simple, nourishing, and delicious. You … Continue reading →

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