Chinese recipes

Yangchow, or Yangzhou, cuisine of the Yangtze River delta occupies a particularly important position in the development of Chinese cookery. As you can well imagine, there are several versions of this recipe. [...]

While mu shu pork is one of the most bastardized dishes in Chinese cooking, it is also one of the most popular. Here is my rendition of this classic, chock-full of smoky black mushrooms, leeks, cabbage, and crunchy wood ears. [...]

According to Larousse Gastronomique, the cauliflower is Oriental in origin and has been known in Italy since the sixteenth century. But I was positively told in China that cauliflower was European in origin. So who is right? [...]

French beans (haricots verts), also known as string beans, were introduced into China many centuries ago. They have a most delicate flavour. [...]

Those who have been to a 'chop suey' type of Chinese restaurant will have found that almost every single dish served there contains the ubiquitous bean sprouts. [...]

You had better explain that the pork meatballs are supposed to resemble the shape of lions' heads and the cabbage is supposed to look like the mane, hence the name. [...]

I first was introduced to mu shu pork at Joyce Chen's Cambridge restaurant years ago. Since then I have tasted many a mu shu, and it still remains one of my favorites. [...]

This is a great way to prepare any leafy vegetable. It's fast too - you can prepare this tasty dish in minutes. [...]