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When Cantonese Food Beats McDonald’s

Today, Cantonese food is very popular among Western foodies. With globalization came an interest in knowing the “other,” a desire to know how people from other cultures live, what they like, etc. And one of the first things to cross boundaries and introduce people to other cultures around the world was food. In the West, ...

Raven Montmorency

Chinatown.

Chinese Recipe: Water Chestnut Cake

Water chestnut cake is a recipe from China prepared in households during the Chinese New Year. The cake is cut into pieces and pan-fried when served during dim sum; therefore, it tends to hold its shape even when soft. One of the standout features of the water chestnut cake is its translucent appearance. Ingredients: To ...

Raven Montmorency

A bowl of water chestnuts.