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…
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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…
Pandan leaves
Many people in Singapore love to grow their own pandan plant in their garden so that they have pandan leaves when they need it. The blades of the pandan leaves…
Cinnamon
This spice needs no introduction. A whiff of it conjures the most delicious baked goods for us–cinnamon buns, apple pies, pumpkin pies, cookies and Christmas. In these desserts we usually…
Snow Fungus
It looks like sponge but this is a fungi–snow fungus, or bai mu er . When reconstituted and soaked it looks beautiful, as shown below. Snow fungus, also sold as…