Zong Zi is the traditional Chinese rice dumpling that people of China have enjoyed for thousands of years. It is served wrapped in bamboo leaves, in honor of the ancient Chinese poet, Qu Yuan (340-278 BC.) Qu Yuan was a political activist in his time, and worried about the future of government in his country. …

In Japan it is a tradition to serve Kakiage Soba noodle soup as the New Year’s breakfast, so this year, right from here in the United States, I am going to treat myself and close friends to the dish on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2012.  This will be a fun and intimate gathering of …

A wok is a kitchen essential for the Chinese food lover who adores deliciously fresh cooked vegetables, noodles, and protein. To complete your cooking equipment collection, it is important to add a versatile wok to your arsenal of cookware. There are a number of features you need to look for when you are shopping for a wok. Woks come in …

Some Thai Cuisine for You Thai cooking is related in many ways to Chinese cooking.  Today, we take a break from the traditional Chinese fare to bring you a flavorful and spicy Thai dish that is a favorite among Chinese traveling in Thailand.

Wonton soup is one of China’s most recognized and simple dishes.  Wonton (wantan, wuntun, wanton) is a typical food made out of Chinese dumplings that are usually and commonly served in soups, or deep fried and boiled as dim sum to be dipped in sauces and eaten at room temperature, or chilled.

A dollop of ginger jam gives this recipe plenty of authentic Asian punch.  This is one of the better noodles recipes I have seen that is simple and easy to teach.  As you will note, there are combinations of sweet and spicy here.  In Singapore, it has become a national pass time to criticize China for anything …

What do Americans and people from other countries love to bring back home the most?  That is a good question.  Not surprisingly, a lot of the favorite things are Asian foods!  Sales information from airline terminals reveals that travellers’ most preferred gift, believe it or not,  is chocolate. According to some of the airports in 2010, …