Ingredient Name: Pork Bones (Fresh) Traditional Chinese Name: 豬骨 (zhū gǔ) What is this? Pork bones can be extracted from any part of the pig They usually come with some meat attached How do I prepare it? When store bought, it is usually already cut into pieces Wash with cold water first and then boil before usage… Continue reading Pork Bones (Fresh)
Beef Brisket
Ingredient Name: Beef Brisket Traditional Chinese Name: What is this? Part of the beef that is from the breast or lower chest It is a very versitile meat and is used in various methods of cooking How do I prepare it? To prepare, wash first before cooking or marinating You may need to cut up into pieces… Continue reading Beef Brisket
Shark Bones or Cartilage (Dried)
Ingredient Name: Shark Bones or Cartilage (Dried) Traditional Chinese Name: 魚翅 (yú qí) What is this? The shark fin is usually the cartilaginous pectoral and dorsal fins of a shark Shark’s bone is sold either as dried or frozen Shark’s fin soup (which is more transparent) is eaten as a delicacy in the Chinese culture… Continue reading Shark Bones or Cartilage (Dried)
Tangerine Peels (Dried)
Ingredient Name: Dried Tangerine Peels Traditional Chinese Name: 陳皮 (chen pí) What is this? The aged and/or dried skin of tangerines or mandarin oranges They come in a variety of colours and sizes depending on the original peel In its raw form, it is relatively pungent and bitter in taste A small amount (a piece with a radius… Continue reading Tangerine Peels (Dried)
Ginger (Fresh)
Ingredient Name: Fresh Ginger Traditional Chinese Name: 薑 (jiāng) What is this? The ginger root is the underground stem of the ginger plant It is often used in cooking in Chinese cuisine or used in teas or used in Candies and flavouring Fresh ginger should be peeled before cooking Ginger is commonly used as a… Continue reading Ginger (Fresh)
Garlic (Fresh)
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)
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
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
Chicken (Whole)
Ingredient Name: Chicken (whole), fowl, hen Traditional Chinese Name: 雞 (jī) What is this? Literally, the WHOLE chicken Which means, it may potentially come with a head, feet, and internal organs How do I prepare it? You will need to clean and then cut the chicken into pieces (quarters will suffice) Some people prefer to skin… Continue reading Chicken (Whole)
Coconuts
Ingredient Name: Coconut Traditional Chinese Name: 椰子 (yē zi) What is this? Coconuts are actually the seeds of the coconut palm The coconuts found in supermarkets have a thick brown skin because they have matured and ripened These are not to be confused with the young, immature coconuts found in south asia that can be… Continue reading Coconuts