China
55 dishes.
RoujiamoShaanxi griddled flatbread stuffed with slow-braised chopped pork, called China's hamburger
SachimaFried dough strands bound with sugar syrup into a soft, chewy slab.
Shaoxing WineAmber rice wine from Zhejiang, drunk warm and used in nearly every braise
Sichuan PeppercornHusks of prickly ash that numb and tingle, the ma half of Sichuan's mala
Soy MilkFresh warm soybean milk, sweet or savory, classic breakfast partner to youtiao
Spring RollsCrisp fried rolls filled with shredded vegetables and pork
Stinky Mandarin FishAnhui river fish lightly fermented until pungent, then pan-fried with pork and chilifermented & pickledSuan CaiSour brined Chinese cabbage from the northeast, stewed with pork belly and glass noodles
SuanmeitangChilled smoked-plum and osmanthus infusion, sour-sweet; the classic summer cooler.
Sweet and Sour PorkCrispy battered pork tossed with pineapple and peppers in glossy tangy sauce
TanghuluSkewered hawthorn berries in a crackling candied sugar shell
TangyuanGlutinous rice balls with sesame or peanut filling in sweet soup.
Wonton SoupSilky pork-and-shrimp dumplings served in delicate light broth
XiaolongbaoShanghai-style steamed soup dumplings releasing hot pork broth with each bite
Yangzhou Fried RiceWok-fried rice with shrimp, ham, egg and peas
YoutiaoAiry deep-fried dough sticks dunked in soy milk or congeefermented & pickledZhacaiSichuan mustard stem salted, pressed and chilli-cured; shredded over noodles and congee.
Zhenjiang VinegarDark aromatic black vinegar from glutinous rice, the dip of choice for dumplings
ZongziSticky rice with pork or red bean wrapped in bamboo leaves for Dragon Boat Festival-
Douchi
Black soybeans fermented with mould and salt; pungent seasoning for steamed and stir-fried dishes. A fermented & pickled recipe from…
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Douzhi
Sour grey fermented mung-bean broth, a Beijing breakfast few outsiders finish. Ready in 20 min prep and 20 min cooking.…
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Doubanjiang
Fermented broad-bean and chili paste, the ruddy soul of Sichuan cooking. A sauce & condiment recipe from China.
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Erguotou
Beijing’s cheap fierce sorghum liquor, sold in small green bottles. A wine & spirit recipe from China.
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Furu
Cubes of tofu fermented in brine and rice wine, pungent and cheese-like on congee. A fermented & pickled recipe from…
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Guo Bao Rou
Harbin sweet-and-sour fried pork slices in a crisp translucent potato-starch batter. Ready in 30 min prep and 20 min cooking.…
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Hot and Sour Soup
Peppery vinegar-laced soup with tofu, bamboo shoots, wood-ear mushroom and egg. Ready in 30 min prep and 25 min cooking.…
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Jianbing
Savory mung-bean crepe with egg, crisp cracker, scallions and hoisin-chili sauce. Ready in 20 min prep and 20 min cooking.…
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Jiuniang
Sweet fermented glutinous rice, lightly alcoholic; spooned into soups with rice balls. A fermented & pickled recipe from China.
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Jinhua Ham
Salt-cured Zhejiang pork leg aged for months, shaved into broths for deep savoury depth. A charcuterie & cured recipe from…