Choy sum, cai xin
Choy sum is the Cantonese name of this popular Cantonese vegetable. In Mandarin it’s cai xin. A member of the mustard family, choy sum has tiny yellow flowers.…
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Yau Choy – Blanched Chinese Vegetable
Yau Choy is vegetable that is blanched and drained and served with oil, soy sauce, and oyster sauce dribbled over it. The name in this Cantonese dish means, plainly, “oiled…
Fried Rice Vermicelli: Stir Fry 102
I ran out of pickled green chili a while ago and quickly got about making it. In our home, this is an important condiment. If we don’t have this, we…
Stir Fry Asparagus for Busy Cooks
When I’m in a hurry or just plain lazy, I fry vegetables that are easy to prep and clean. These include broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, and brussel sprouts, and string beans,…
Quick Stir Fried Veggies
Frying veggies is the simplest stir fry. This is it: Heat a wok, add oil and heat oil, add garlic, fry, add veggies and fry a bit more. This is…
Shanghai Bai Cai
Shanghai bai cai or bak choy is one of the most popular Chinese vegetable today. In the DC area, you can buy it in almost every supermarket. I use it…
Glossary of Ingredients
INGREDIENTS LISTED BELOW These are the ingredients I have tested and like. I listed only the ones I have used in my blog, giving a brief description on each and…