Fun Facts: Potatoes
The potato, native to Peru and associated with northern Europe, is well-known in China. In fact, China is the world’s
Chinese Summer Dishes
2014 was a summer of blockbuster sunshine, breathtaking thunderstorms, and my first forays into Chinese cooking. This was much scarier than the
Yunnan Mint Salad
Yunnan Mint Salad Author: Karen Christensen I had this at a Yunnanese restaurant in Beijing and was blown away by
Simple Tofu Salad
Simple Tofu Salad Author: Karen Christensen If you keep toasted sesame seeds around, as I do, this takes just seconds
Celery, Tofu, and Peanut Salad
Celery, Tofu, and Peanut Salad Author: Karen Christensen This is my variation of one of the first recipes I tried
Chili or “Red” Oil (Hong You)
Chili or "Red" Oil (Hong You) 自製辣椒醬 Author: Karen Christensen Ingredients 2 c. peanut, corn, or other mild vegetable oil
Sichuan Mouthwatering Chicken (Ma La Ji Pian)
Sichuan Mouthwatering Chicken (Ma La Ji Pian) Author: Karen Christensen This excellent cold dish, served in China as an appetizer,
Sichuan Mouthwatering Beef (Ma La Niu Rou)
Sichuan Mouthwatering Beef (Ma La Niu Rou) Author: Karen Christensen This beef is best served cold either as an appetizer
Uyghur Five-Spice Blend
Uyghur Five-Spice Blend Author: Laura Kelley Ingredients 1/4 cup cumin seeds 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns 3 tablespoons black peppercorns 10
Uyghur Big-plate Fried Chicken
Uyghur Big-plate Fried Chicken Author: Laura Kelley Laura Kelley: This is a quintessential Uyghur dish of stir-fried chicken, potatoes, and