Chinese street food vendors have amused the world by creating a unique cuisine; stir-fried pebbles, also known as soudui (suck and throw). It has been dubbed “the world’s hardest food.” The delicacy is prepared by stir-frying small river pebbles with chili, oil, garlic, rosemary, and purple perilla. The meal costs around US$2, and those who ...
These Tri-colored Seafood Dumplings are a perfect comfort and umami food for those cold, somewhat dreary winter days. Not only will your five senses be enticed, but your eyes will also feast on an array of colors, shapes, and artful presentation. Here the selected ingredients are always fresh and nutritious. The clever way of using ...
These delicious stewed pork ribs with mushrooms and tofu are the kind of meal that your body begs you to cook on a Sunday night after an outdoorsy weekend. I recommend serving them with some steamed rice. The meat is literally falling off the bone after being stewed, and it’s topped with the favorite protein ...
(Option to prepare either fried meats or pickled vegetables only) This week’s recipe is fried meat and pickled vegetables, a fresh and nutritious meal bursting with taste and color. Pickled vegetables are excellent for gut flora because they are a source of probiotics. Eating these good bacteria is like tending to the garden in your ...
Sardines are highly nutritious, containing omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B-12 and D, calcium, the minerals niacin, iron, potassium, zinc, and phosphorus, along with protein. Served in tomato sauce, they are also delicious. Prepare time: 50 mins Serves: 4-6 Ready in: 50 mins Ingredients 8-10 small fresh sardines (about 1lb) 1 red onion (small) sliced ...
This tomato and beef noodles dish is a hearty soup with noodles that is good anytime, but it is particularly good in the winter. Prepare time: 15 min Serves: 4-6 Ready in: 70 min Ingredients 1.5 pounds flat-cut beef brisket 4 large tomatoes 2 large potatoes, in cubes 3 carrots, in cubes 2 fresh ...
Nori seaweed is a common ingredient in Japanese dishes. Nori rolls are popular worldwide. Try these fried nori rolls for something different, yet delicious. Prepare time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Ready in: 45 minutes Ingredients Ground beef — 1/4 lb (160 g) Ground chicken — 1/4 lb (160 g) Shrimp (prawn meat) ...
Almost everyone loves steamed shrimp, also called prawns. Here is a simple recipe that will have everyone clamoring for more. Prepare time: 20 mins Cook time: 10 minutes Ready in: 30 minutes Ingredients Large shrimp — 12 Mushrooms — 2 (chopped) Carrots — 1/4 cup (chopped) Spring onions — 1/4 cup (chopped) Egg mixture ...
When I was a kid, my mother would make pink and white glutinous rice balls, or 汤圆 (tang yuan), on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year. That particular day is 元宵节 (yuan xiao jie) for the Lantern Festival and marks the end of the Chinese New Year Spring Festival celebrations. The round glutinous rice balls ...
Every country has its unique appetizer that the local population takes pride in. Mexicans have their Quezo Fundido, Malaysians have Chicken Satay, Swedes have their Gravlax, and Chinese have their spring rolls. Spring rolls are a seasonal dish that’s prepared during the spring festival. Like many dishes, this savory roll of delight has a long ...