Ingredient Name: Golden Threadfind Bream or Hung Sam Traditional Chinese Name: 紅衫魚 (hóng shān yú) What is this? A type of fish that is found in the Western Pacific The Chinese name is directly translated as “Red Shirt Fish” which means the fish is colored red It is a popular type of fish found in the… Continue reading Golden Threadfin Bream
Shrimp (Dried)
Ingredient Name: Dried Shrimp Traditional Chinese Name: 蝦米 (xiā mǐ) What is this? Shrimp that have been sun dried and shrunk as a method to preserve the shrimp Many Asian cultures use dried shrimps in their dishes The taste of dried shrimp is flavourful and different from that of fresh shrimp You can find dried… Continue reading Shrimp (Dried)
Mui Choi (Mui Choy)
Ingredient Name: Mui Choi, Mui Choy, Pickled Chinese Cabbage Traditional Chinese Name: 梅菜 (mui choi) What is this? Mui choy is preserved (pickled) chinese cabbage It is a traditional preparation method used to preserve food after the harvest for winter months and consumption at the later time It is commonly used in braised dishes (such… Continue reading Mui Choi (Mui Choy)
Pork Bones with Lotus Root Soup
Soup Name: Pork Bones with Lotus Root Soup Traditional Chinese Name: 蓮藕湯 (lián ou tāng) Introduction: This is a hearty soup that can double as a meal. The lotus root is very filling and is a good source of dietary fiber. Since the soup is boiled for some time, the lotus roots will… Continue reading Pork Bones with Lotus Root Soup
Lotus Root
Ingredient Name: Lotus Root or Lotus Rhizomes (Fresh) Traditional Chinese Name: 蓮藕 (liánǒu) What is this? The root of the lotus flower that grows underwater It is usually long (can grow up to 4 feet in length) and brown in colour and resembles the shape of a squash The interior is lighter in colour and… Continue reading Lotus Root
Tofu
Ingredient Name: Fresh Tofu or Bean Curd Traditional Chinese Name: 豆腐(dòu fu) What is this? Tofu is made from soybeans It is coagulated soy milk that is cut into blocks Tofu is available fresh or processed or pre-cooked It is a food or Chinese origin Tofu can be as steamed, stewed, fried, braised, fermented, made in… Continue reading Tofu
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
Salted Duck Egg
Ingredient Name: Salted Duck Egg Traditional Chinese Name: 鹹蛋 (xían yā dàn) What is this? Preserved duck eggs that are either soaked in brine or damp salted charcoal (hence, the black coloured eggs) They are used in a variety of Asian cultures and dishes (including soups, Chinese mooncakes, stews, and as a condiment) The egg… Continue reading Salted Duck Egg
Winter melon
Ingredient Name: Winter melon, white gourd, or ash gourd Traditional Chinese Name: 冬瓜 (dōng guā) What is this? Winter melon is actually a vine grown fruit that is eaten as a vegetable The melon itself can grow to be very large, hitting 1-2 m in length and 30 pounds at full maturity Both young and mature… Continue reading Winter melon
Bok Choy
Ingredient Name: Bok Choy or Chinese Cabbage Traditional Chinese Name: 白菜 (báicài) What is this? Bok Choy is part of the cabbage family and is often called chinese cabbage It has thick, white stalks and dark green leaves that have a round shape Bok choy is available as mature bok choy or baby bok choy… Continue reading Bok Choy