Red date or jujube
We call it red date, hong zao, but it isn’t date. It’s jujube fruit. While on the tree, the fruit is green and as it ripens it turns red and…
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Gailan
Gailan, known as Chinese broccoli, is from the broccoli family. It has white flowers but the favored part of the vegetable is its stalk. Young tender gailan (pictured first) is…
Chinese sausage
This particular Chinese sausage is Cantonese lap cheung, which is one of the most popular cured meats. This one is made of pork, but there are also liver sausages. Lap…
Guan Miao Noodles
Kuan miao, guan miau, or guan miao–they are the same noodle with its name transliterated differently. These noodles are from Taiwan and used in soup or fried noodles. Made with…
Chinese dried mushroom
Dried Chinese mushroom or dried shiitake has a distinct, rich, bold flavor. These are such prized ingredients that beautifully selected mushrooms are packaged and sold as gift items, popular gifts…
Dried scallop
Used in soups, and also in combination with other ingredients in braises and sauces. Dried scallops are usually soaked to soften, and broken into smaller pieces before use.
Star Anise
Star anise or star aniseed has a strong licorice essence. A popular ingredient for braising chicken and meat, and for soups, it is usually combined with peppercorn and a stick…