Pork Bones and Lotus Root with Chestnuts Soup

Soup Name: Pork Bones and Arrowroot Soup Traditional Chinese Name: 蓮藕栗子湯 (lián ou lì zi tāng) Introduction: This savory soup is sweet in taste and healthy to eat.  It’s rich in vitamins and fiber and is neutral for your body.  Caution may need to be taken with chestnuts as it can potentially be allergenic, although… Continue reading Pork Bones and Lotus Root with Chestnuts Soup

Stewed Beef Soup

Soup Name: Stewed Beef Soup (Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup base)   Traditional Chinese Name: 牛肉面 (niu rou mian)   Introduction: This stewed beef is a variation of the famous Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup.   It is a very rich meat broth that can serve as a meal in itself when eaten together with hand-pulled noodles and boiled vegetables. … Continue reading Stewed Beef Soup

Chicken Feet, Snow Fungus and Apple Soup

Soup Name:  Chicken Feet, Snow Fungus and Apple Soup   Traditional Chinese Name: 雞爪雪耳 果湯 (tāng) Introduction: Chicken feet are very popular for use as the base meat in Chinese soups.  Snow fungus adds a delicious texture and the apples add a sweet tang to the soup.  This is a great winter soup. What Ingredients are required? 6 pieces of… Continue reading Chicken Feet, Snow Fungus and Apple Soup

Pork Bones with Winter Melon Soup

Soup Name:  Pork Bones with Winter Melon Soup   Traditional Chinese Name:  冬瓜湯 (dōng guā tāng) Introduction:   This is a common summer soup to relieve heatiness and cool down the body.  There are a variety of additions you can add to make this soup flavourful and unique.  The winter melon is also an ornamental soup… Continue reading Pork Bones with Winter Melon Soup

Pork Bone with Watercress Soup

Soup Name:  Pork bone with Watercress Soup   Traditional Chinese Name: 西洋菜湯 (xī yáng cài tāng)   Introduction: This is a popular soup made in restaurants and in Chinese homes.  In fact, you can find watercress soups in a variety of cultures because the watercress is such a versitile and popular vegetable.  The soup in combination with… Continue reading Pork Bone with Watercress Soup

Coconut Chicken Soup

  Soup Name:  Coconut Chicken Soup   Traditional Chinese Name: 椰子雞湯 (yē zi jī tāng)   Introduction: This soup is the Chinese version of coconut and chicken soup.  The Thai also have a coconut and chicken, which is richer and thicker in consistency.  What Ingredients are required? 1  chicken (whole) 3-5  conpoys or dried scallops 3-5  string figs… Continue reading Coconut Chicken Soup