Ingredient Name: Fresh Garlic Traditional Chinese Name: 蒜 (suàn) What is this? A pungent root that is often used for medicinal and culinary purposes The edible bulb is made up of sections called cloves Did you know that garlic is a part of the onion family? Unbroken bulbs can be stored for up to 8 weeks… Continue reading Garlic (Fresh)
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Rock Sugar
Ingredient Name: Rock Sugar (also known as Rock Candy) Traditional Chinese Name: 冰糖 (bīng táng) What is this? Type of confectionary composed of large sugar crystals compiled together Rock sugar comes in a variety of colours such as varying tones of yellow of clear (as pictured above) It is more natural and not as sweet as… Continue reading Rock Sugar
Scallops – Dried (Conpoy)
Ingredient Name: Conpoy or Dried Scallops Traditional Chinese Name: 乾瑤柱 What is this? Conpoy or dried scallops are preserved and treated seafood made from scallops They can be made from either cooked or raw scallops (but mainstream is cooked) They vary in size depending on the original scallop it was dried from They are often… Continue reading Scallops – Dried (Conpoy)