China
Food, wine and other drinks from China.
The Mighty and versatile wok
If there is a single cooking tool that stands above all others in Chinese cuisine it would have to be the wok.
Chinese food preparation methods
Chinese food recipes, naturally, start with a set of ingredients found in Cantonese, Szechuan and other provincial styles. But the methods often migrate across borders.
Dim sum
Many Westerners think of dim sum as a small dumpling with meat in sweet sauce inside. Indeed, that is one popular type. But dim sum is not a particular recipe, but a way of serving that entails dozens of choices.
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is as wide as the country. There are Imperial dishes and local cuisines, ethnic minority's dishes -such as Mongolian dishes, Tibetan dishes, Manchu dishes, or Zhan dishes- and vegetarian dishes, even dishes with strong religious flavor, such as those from an Islamic background.
Cantonese style cuisine
Canton style cuisine is varied and cosmopolitan. Characterized by gentle spices, fresh ingredients and slow, careful preparation it may not seem to be the best choice for a restaurant. Yet, Cantonese retains its status as a favorite of millions. Originating from the Guangdong province in China, this style of cooking provides a menu that contains something for everyone.
Chicken chow mein
Chow mein is a dish of stir fried noodles to which other ingredients can be added.
Pak choy stir fry
Vegetable stir fries are slow to prepare, as all vegetables need to be cut to the same size, but quick to cook.
Chili chicken stir fry
If you don't like it very hot, reduce amount of chili to your taste. use just a tiny bit, it give it some zest. The first time you prepare it and adjust accordingly the next.
Wine in Asia
Wine did not have the importance in Asia that it always enjoyed in the Western world. It is true that the climate in most of Asia does not encourage wine production but there are some promising areas.
Chicken stir fry
Serve chicken stir fry with Chinese noodles or steamed rice. The chicken in this recipe can be easily substituted with other meat.