Ingredient Name: Chinese Yam (dried) Traditional Chinese Name: 淮山 (huái shān) What is this? A type of yam that has been dried and cut into length-wise pieces It is tasteless and looks very similar to white chalk How do I prepare it? Soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes Where can I buy this? You… Continue reading Chinese Yam (dried)
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Bok Choy (Dried)
Ingredient Name: Bok Choy (Dried) or Chinese Cabbage Traditional Chinese Name: 菜乾 (cài gān) 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 Drying the bok choy dates back from Chinese history as… Continue reading Bok Choy (Dried)
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)