Chinese food Archives - foodisinthehouse.com foodisinthehouse.com Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:12:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://foodisinthehouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_wp-32x32.png Chinese food Archives - foodisinthehouse.com 32 32 How to Make Easy Scallion Oil Noodles https://foodisinthehouse.com/how-to-make-easy-scallion-oil-noodles/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:07:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=23318 These easy scallion oil noodles are so much more than the sum of their parts. With just 6 simple ingredients, the scallions (or green onions) really are the star of the show here. Fried until golden and crispy, the flavor is deep, savory and aromatic (but without the pungency of raw green onions). This is […]

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]]> These easy scallion oil noodles are so much more than the sum of their parts. With just 6 simple ingredients, the scallions (or green onions) really are the star of the show here. Fried until golden and crispy, the flavor is deep, savory and aromatic (but without the pungency of raw green onions).

This is the perfect satisfying store cupboard supper and is ideal when you want dinner on the table within 15 minutes!

Ingredients:

  • 10 green onions, finely chopped
  • 3-4 tablespoons of canola oil (or other neutral oil)
  • 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 3 teaspoons Chinkiang black vinegar
  • 2 nests of noodles of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan until it is very hot.
  2. Add the green onions and stir fry until they are a deep caramel brown, just shy of burning. Transfer to a small bowl.
  3. In the meantime, cook the noodles according to the package instructions and drain well.
  4. Put the soy sauce and black vinegar in a large bowl and mix well.
  5. Add the cooked noodles and top with the spring onion oil and toss until thoroughly combined.
  6. Divide between two bowls and scatter the top with sesame seeds.
  7. Serve with steamed baby bok choi and a boiled egg.
  8. Enjoy!

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]]> How to Make Chinese Take-Out Style Broccoli at Home https://foodisinthehouse.com/how-to-make-chinese-take-out-style-broccoli-at-home/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:05:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=22401 Nothing beats the umami flavor and satisfying green crunch of broccoli in oyster sauce from your favorite Chinese take-out. But what if you could make this tasty veggie sidedish in the comfort of your own home? Cheap, tasty and oh-so-easy, our homemade version is lower in fat and sodium and ready in under thirty minutes! […]

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]]> Nothing beats the umami flavor and satisfying green crunch of broccoli in oyster sauce from your favorite Chinese take-out. But what if you could make this tasty veggie sidedish in the comfort of your own home? Cheap, tasty and oh-so-easy, our homemade version is lower in fat and sodium and ready in under thirty minutes!

Ingredients:

  • 1 small head fresh broccoli, broken into florets
  • 1 onion, finely sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce (or vegan alternative)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoons corn-starch
  • 2 tablespoons of water

Instructions:

  1. Stir-fry the onion in a neutral oil for 5 minutes in a large frying pan.
  2. Add the minced garlic and fry for a further 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the broccoli florets.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and sugar until combined.
  5. Add to the broccoli and stir until the veggies are coated.
  6. In the same small bowl, add the corn-starch and water and mix into a slurry.
  7. Add the cornstarch slurry to the main pan and stir until the sauce is thickened.
  8. Add water as needed and cook until the broccoli is cooked through but still maintains a crunch.
  9. Serve with sticky rice and a fried egg as a main meal, or as a side dish with your other Chinese takeout-style favorites!

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]]> How to Make Quick and Easy Chinese Noodle Soup for One  https://foodisinthehouse.com/how-to-make-quick-and-easy-chinese-noodle-soup-for-one/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:12:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=21881 Whether you live alone, your roommates are out, or your partner is working late, we all find ourselves eating alone sometimes. On these occasions, it can be hard to make the effort to cook a tasty meal. Quick, convenient, and delicious, this one-pot meal is the perfect easy dinner for one. Made with chewy egg […]

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]]> Whether you live alone, your roommates are out, or your partner is working late, we all find ourselves eating alone sometimes. On these occasions, it can be hard to make the effort to cook a tasty meal. Quick, convenient, and delicious, this one-pot meal is the perfect easy dinner for one.

Made with chewy egg noodles in a Chinese-inspired broth and plenty of flavorful toppings, this easy soup contains a nourishing balance of veggies, carbs, and protein. It’s also easy to adapt to what you have in the refrigerator. If you have fresh greens, add those instead of frozen spinach. Leftovers like cooked chicken, marinated tofu, or stir-fried veggies also make great additions. You can add more or less chili oil depending on how you handle the heat!

Ingredients:

  • 1 nest of dried egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup frozen spinach
  • 2 cups hot veggie stock
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil

Instructions:

  1. Add the noodles, frozen spinach, hot veggie stock, Chinese 5-spice, and soy sauce to a medium-sized pan.
  2. Bring it to a boil and simmer over low heat until the noodles are cooked through.
  3. In the meantime, heat the toasted sesame oil in a small frying pan and fry the egg until the edges are crispy.
  4. Pour the noodle soup into a ramen bowl and top with the egg, green onions, sesame seeds, and chili oil.
  5. Enjoy your delicious dinner for one!

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]]> This Hack Will Help You Find the Best Chinese Restaurant https://foodisinthehouse.com/this-hack-will-help-you-find-the-best-chinese-restaurant/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:09:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=20630 If Chinese is your go-to cuisine, take note of this tip the next time you’re keen for take-out and searching for a restaurant. While you may be tempted to go for the highest-rates establishment, the theory goes that a truly authentic Chinese restaurant will have no more and no less than a 3.5 star rating […]

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]]> If Chinese is your go-to cuisine, take note of this tip the next time you’re keen for take-out and searching for a restaurant. While you may be tempted to go for the highest-rates establishment, the theory goes that a truly authentic Chinese restaurant will have no more and no less than a 3.5 star rating on Yelp. 

If that number seems rather specific, there is a method behind the madness. 

The belief, which originated on TikTok, claims that 3.5 is the “sweet spot” for authentic Chinese food because cultural expectations for service are different in Asia where wait staff do not come up to you or proactively refill your glass. Instead, they require flagging down.

The behavior contrasts that in the United States, resulting in Yelp users rating the restaurant down for poor service. However, because the food is so good, the rating evens out at 3.5 stars. 

The concept of “rudeness” in Chinese eateries is not new, with food writer Mai Pham penning a 2011 article entitled Why I Don’t Expect Good Service in Asian Restaurants. In it she wrote, “I didn’t take hasty as poor service, or unsmiling as unfriendly; it’s just the way things are at Asian restaurants, where the focus is more on food than service.”

Now go on Yelp and check whether your favorite Chinese outlet has a rating of 3.5!

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]]> Omnivore’s Cookbook Is All About Real-Deal Chinese Flavors https://foodisinthehouse.com/omnivores-cookbook-is-all-about-real-deal-chinese-flavors/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:03:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=14732 Maggie Zhu’s food blog Omnivore’s Cookbook started out as a way of making her family recipes more approachable for a non-Chinese audience. Born and raised in Beijing and now living in New York, her road to becoming a successful food blogger actually began elsewhere—in Japan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maggie […]

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]]> Maggie Zhu’s food blog Omnivore’s Cookbook started out as a way of making her family recipes more approachable for a non-Chinese audience. Born and raised in Beijing and now living in New York, her road to becoming a successful food blogger actually began elsewhere—in Japan.

“My culinary adventure started in 2007 in Japan because I needed to cook to survive,” writes Zhu on her website. “My first homemade dish was Japanese style stir fried sweet and sour chicken. I cooked it in a second-hand nonstick skillet where whatever I put in stuck. Yet the result was super delicious and made my surroundings feel like home.”

It was in Japan where Zhu changed her approach to cooking. “I love the meticulous way that a Japanese cookbook writes a recipe,” she says. “That is where I started and developed my own style of cooking and teaching. I was delighted to discover that Japanese websites and cookbooks actually tell you measurements, unlike Chinese cookbooks.”

According to Zhu, her grandma never used any measurement and her mom rarely does. Recreating the traditional Chinese dishes from her childhood, meant, therefore, taking note of the proper ingredient measurements. It also meant lightly tweaking the cooking process so that the recipes are easier to follow in a standard western kitchen. 

Fast-forward to 2015, and Zhu moved to the US. “Learning and sharing Chinese food became a way to connect me with my roots and the rest of the world,” she explains. “I also like to use Chinese ingredients to make fun dishes, like adding doubanjiang into Arrabiata Pasta and use Sichuan seasonings to make Chili.”

According to Zhu, these days her mission is to help more people get to know real Chinese food, and expose less-known regional cuisines, such as Northern and Xinjiang food, to a broader audience. “It’s highly diverse and universal and personal,” she said of Chinese food in an interview with Celestial Peach. “I once chatted about Chinese New Year traditions with my coworkers (they were from different parts of China), and I was shocked to hear that no one does the same thing.”

This diversity comes across her equally appetizing Instagram page. We highly recommend you follow her!

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]]> Try Your Hand at Chinese Cooking with Fuchsia Dunlop https://foodisinthehouse.com/try-your-hand-at-chinese-cooking-with-fuchsia-dunlop/ Wed, 05 May 2021 16:57:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=13294 Like most cultures, the Chinese culture regards its cuisine highly, and for good reason. Over the centuries, Chinese cuisine took over other corners of the world, influencing many cuisines in Asia and growing richer in the process. Known mainly for its rice, soy sauce, noodles, and tea, the Chinese kitchen isn’t homogeneous. In fact, there […]

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]]> Like most cultures, the Chinese culture regards its cuisine highly, and for good reason. Over the centuries, Chinese cuisine took over other corners of the world, influencing many cuisines in Asia and growing richer in the process. Known mainly for its rice, soy sauce, noodles, and tea, the Chinese kitchen isn’t homogeneous. In fact, there are eight main regional cuisines that have distinct tastes and local characteristics.

But in order to truly appreciate its richness and diversity, you should choose your tour guides wisely. English writer and cook Fuchsia Dunlop should do the trick. Considered the Western world’s most influential writer on regional Chinese food (with emphasis on Sichuan food), Dunlop has written about Chinese cuisine over the last two decades, her work both published as articles and books.

Dunlop also leads culinary tours of China, submitting herself to the task at hand. Through her tours, she hopes to unlock the secrets of authentic Chinese food and teach others how to shop, cook, and eat like a local. An award-winning author, her titles include Land of Fish and Rice: Recipes from the Culinary Heart of China, which is an introduction to the food and flavors of Shanghai and the Lower Yangtze or Jiangnan region.

But you can also follow her advice on Instagram. A recent post, for instance, gave praise to yan du xian soup: a Shanghainese specialty traditionally made with fresh spring bamboo shoot, salt pork, and fresh pork. “In Chinese, ‘salted’ rhymes with ‘fresh’, so the name has a ring to it,” explains Dunlop. “‘Du’ is an onomatopoeia for the sound of simmering… As it simmers, the soup fills the kitchen with marvelous aromas.”

According to Dunlop, what makes Chinese food stand out is that it’s both very ancient and very contemporary. “China really was the original foodie culture, and people over the centuries have written about food,” she remarked once in an interview with Eater.

You’d want to take note!

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]]> Chinese Dumplings Are a Must-Try Recipe for Your Cookbook https://foodisinthehouse.com/chinese-dumplings-are-a-must-try-recipe-for-your-cookbook/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:18:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=7037 Every single country in the world has its living tradition, music, art, and many more attractions—including specialties of its cuisine. Traditional foods have always been a big part of every country’s heritage, and Chinese cuisine deserves a special place in your cookbook. Dumplings are one of the staples of Chinese cuisine, and they usually consist […]

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]]> Every single country in the world has its living tradition, music, art, and many more attractions—including specialties of its cuisine. Traditional foods have always been a big part of every country’s heritage, and Chinese cuisine deserves a special place in your cookbook.

Dumplings are one of the staples of Chinese cuisine, and they usually consist of pieces of dough wrapped around a filling, or of dough with no filling. A variety of methods are used to prepare dumplings—including baking, boiling, frying, simmering, or steaming. In China, when we talk about dumplings, we’re usually referring to boiled dumplings or Shui jiao.

This is the ultimate comfort food that’s eaten on a regular basis in this country, and it’s super delicious. Boiled dumplings are moist and juicy, and also the most important dish for celebrating Chinese (Lunar) New Year in northern China.

During the holiday season, it’s common for people to place a coin or a candy inside with the hope of obtaining a fortune or having a sweet life on Chinese New Year’s Eve, the evening before Chinese New Year, or and special family occasions.

If you want to make this dish the way they do in China, you can have to follow the recipe.

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]]> Essential Condiments For Cooking Chinese Cuisine https://foodisinthehouse.com/essential-condiments-for-cooking-chinese-cuisine/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:53:14 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=2470 If you’re a fan of Chinese cuisine but your stir fry remains bland, try cooking with these essential condiments to achieve a more authentic Oriental flavor. Soy Sauce Soy sauce is a must if you are going to attempt to replicate any Oriental style dishes. Whether its for flavoring or dipping sauce, soy sauce is […]

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]]> If you’re a fan of Chinese cuisine but your stir fry remains bland, try cooking with these essential condiments to achieve a more authentic Oriental flavor.

Soy Sauce

Soy sauce is a must if you are going to attempt to replicate any Oriental style dishes. Whether its for flavoring or dipping sauce, soy sauce is essential for your food cupboard.

Sichuan peppercorn

Sichuan peppercorn is the spice that causes the numbing feeling in your mouth. It is used in most spicy Chinese dishes.

Five Spice Powder

Whatever you’re cooking, Five Spice is a great way to add Oriental flavoring without having to balance the spices out yourself. Adding Five Spice is a great way to fool people into thinking you are a cooking expert.

Chinkiang Vinegar

Chinkiang vinegar has a stronger flavor than soy cause and is a great condiment to add to noodles or salads to maximize taste.

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Toasted Sesame Oil

For a nuttier flavor, opt for sesame oil. Frying your veg in this oil will add a particular flavor to your dish, which will make your dishes feel more authentic.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Chinese food Archives - foodisinthehouse.com foodisinthehouse.com Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:12:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://foodisinthehouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_wp-32x32.png Chinese food Archives - foodisinthehouse.com 32 32 How to Make Easy Scallion Oil Noodles https://foodisinthehouse.com/how-to-make-easy-scallion-oil-noodles/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:07:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=23318 These easy scallion oil noodles are so much more than the sum of their parts. With just 6 simple ingredients, the scallions (or green onions) really are the star of the show here. Fried until golden and crispy, the flavor is deep, savory and aromatic (but without the pungency of raw green onions). This is […]

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]]> These easy scallion oil noodles are so much more than the sum of their parts. With just 6 simple ingredients, the scallions (or green onions) really are the star of the show here. Fried until golden and crispy, the flavor is deep, savory and aromatic (but without the pungency of raw green onions).

This is the perfect satisfying store cupboard supper and is ideal when you want dinner on the table within 15 minutes!

Ingredients:

  • 10 green onions, finely chopped
  • 3-4 tablespoons of canola oil (or other neutral oil)
  • 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 3 teaspoons Chinkiang black vinegar
  • 2 nests of noodles of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan until it is very hot.
  2. Add the green onions and stir fry until they are a deep caramel brown, just shy of burning. Transfer to a small bowl.
  3. In the meantime, cook the noodles according to the package instructions and drain well.
  4. Put the soy sauce and black vinegar in a large bowl and mix well.
  5. Add the cooked noodles and top with the spring onion oil and toss until thoroughly combined.
  6. Divide between two bowls and scatter the top with sesame seeds.
  7. Serve with steamed baby bok choi and a boiled egg.
  8. Enjoy!

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]]> How to Make Chinese Take-Out Style Broccoli at Home https://foodisinthehouse.com/how-to-make-chinese-take-out-style-broccoli-at-home/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:05:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=22401 Nothing beats the umami flavor and satisfying green crunch of broccoli in oyster sauce from your favorite Chinese take-out. But what if you could make this tasty veggie sidedish in the comfort of your own home? Cheap, tasty and oh-so-easy, our homemade version is lower in fat and sodium and ready in under thirty minutes! […]

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]]> Nothing beats the umami flavor and satisfying green crunch of broccoli in oyster sauce from your favorite Chinese take-out. But what if you could make this tasty veggie sidedish in the comfort of your own home? Cheap, tasty and oh-so-easy, our homemade version is lower in fat and sodium and ready in under thirty minutes!

Ingredients:

  • 1 small head fresh broccoli, broken into florets
  • 1 onion, finely sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce (or vegan alternative)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoons corn-starch
  • 2 tablespoons of water

Instructions:

  1. Stir-fry the onion in a neutral oil for 5 minutes in a large frying pan.
  2. Add the minced garlic and fry for a further 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the broccoli florets.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and sugar until combined.
  5. Add to the broccoli and stir until the veggies are coated.
  6. In the same small bowl, add the corn-starch and water and mix into a slurry.
  7. Add the cornstarch slurry to the main pan and stir until the sauce is thickened.
  8. Add water as needed and cook until the broccoli is cooked through but still maintains a crunch.
  9. Serve with sticky rice and a fried egg as a main meal, or as a side dish with your other Chinese takeout-style favorites!

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]]> How to Make Quick and Easy Chinese Noodle Soup for One  https://foodisinthehouse.com/how-to-make-quick-and-easy-chinese-noodle-soup-for-one/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:12:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=21881 Whether you live alone, your roommates are out, or your partner is working late, we all find ourselves eating alone sometimes. On these occasions, it can be hard to make the effort to cook a tasty meal. Quick, convenient, and delicious, this one-pot meal is the perfect easy dinner for one. Made with chewy egg […]

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]]> Whether you live alone, your roommates are out, or your partner is working late, we all find ourselves eating alone sometimes. On these occasions, it can be hard to make the effort to cook a tasty meal. Quick, convenient, and delicious, this one-pot meal is the perfect easy dinner for one.

Made with chewy egg noodles in a Chinese-inspired broth and plenty of flavorful toppings, this easy soup contains a nourishing balance of veggies, carbs, and protein. It’s also easy to adapt to what you have in the refrigerator. If you have fresh greens, add those instead of frozen spinach. Leftovers like cooked chicken, marinated tofu, or stir-fried veggies also make great additions. You can add more or less chili oil depending on how you handle the heat!

Ingredients:

  • 1 nest of dried egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup frozen spinach
  • 2 cups hot veggie stock
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil

Instructions:

  1. Add the noodles, frozen spinach, hot veggie stock, Chinese 5-spice, and soy sauce to a medium-sized pan.
  2. Bring it to a boil and simmer over low heat until the noodles are cooked through.
  3. In the meantime, heat the toasted sesame oil in a small frying pan and fry the egg until the edges are crispy.
  4. Pour the noodle soup into a ramen bowl and top with the egg, green onions, sesame seeds, and chili oil.
  5. Enjoy your delicious dinner for one!

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]]> This Hack Will Help You Find the Best Chinese Restaurant https://foodisinthehouse.com/this-hack-will-help-you-find-the-best-chinese-restaurant/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:09:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=20630 If Chinese is your go-to cuisine, take note of this tip the next time you’re keen for take-out and searching for a restaurant. While you may be tempted to go for the highest-rates establishment, the theory goes that a truly authentic Chinese restaurant will have no more and no less than a 3.5 star rating […]

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]]> If Chinese is your go-to cuisine, take note of this tip the next time you’re keen for take-out and searching for a restaurant. While you may be tempted to go for the highest-rates establishment, the theory goes that a truly authentic Chinese restaurant will have no more and no less than a 3.5 star rating on Yelp. 

If that number seems rather specific, there is a method behind the madness. 

The belief, which originated on TikTok, claims that 3.5 is the “sweet spot” for authentic Chinese food because cultural expectations for service are different in Asia where wait staff do not come up to you or proactively refill your glass. Instead, they require flagging down.

The behavior contrasts that in the United States, resulting in Yelp users rating the restaurant down for poor service. However, because the food is so good, the rating evens out at 3.5 stars. 

The concept of “rudeness” in Chinese eateries is not new, with food writer Mai Pham penning a 2011 article entitled Why I Don’t Expect Good Service in Asian Restaurants. In it she wrote, “I didn’t take hasty as poor service, or unsmiling as unfriendly; it’s just the way things are at Asian restaurants, where the focus is more on food than service.”

Now go on Yelp and check whether your favorite Chinese outlet has a rating of 3.5!

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]]> Omnivore’s Cookbook Is All About Real-Deal Chinese Flavors https://foodisinthehouse.com/omnivores-cookbook-is-all-about-real-deal-chinese-flavors/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:03:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=14732 Maggie Zhu’s food blog Omnivore’s Cookbook started out as a way of making her family recipes more approachable for a non-Chinese audience. Born and raised in Beijing and now living in New York, her road to becoming a successful food blogger actually began elsewhere—in Japan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maggie […]

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]]> Maggie Zhu’s food blog Omnivore’s Cookbook started out as a way of making her family recipes more approachable for a non-Chinese audience. Born and raised in Beijing and now living in New York, her road to becoming a successful food blogger actually began elsewhere—in Japan.

“My culinary adventure started in 2007 in Japan because I needed to cook to survive,” writes Zhu on her website. “My first homemade dish was Japanese style stir fried sweet and sour chicken. I cooked it in a second-hand nonstick skillet where whatever I put in stuck. Yet the result was super delicious and made my surroundings feel like home.”

It was in Japan where Zhu changed her approach to cooking. “I love the meticulous way that a Japanese cookbook writes a recipe,” she says. “That is where I started and developed my own style of cooking and teaching. I was delighted to discover that Japanese websites and cookbooks actually tell you measurements, unlike Chinese cookbooks.”

According to Zhu, her grandma never used any measurement and her mom rarely does. Recreating the traditional Chinese dishes from her childhood, meant, therefore, taking note of the proper ingredient measurements. It also meant lightly tweaking the cooking process so that the recipes are easier to follow in a standard western kitchen. 

Fast-forward to 2015, and Zhu moved to the US. “Learning and sharing Chinese food became a way to connect me with my roots and the rest of the world,” she explains. “I also like to use Chinese ingredients to make fun dishes, like adding doubanjiang into Arrabiata Pasta and use Sichuan seasonings to make Chili.”

According to Zhu, these days her mission is to help more people get to know real Chinese food, and expose less-known regional cuisines, such as Northern and Xinjiang food, to a broader audience. “It’s highly diverse and universal and personal,” she said of Chinese food in an interview with Celestial Peach. “I once chatted about Chinese New Year traditions with my coworkers (they were from different parts of China), and I was shocked to hear that no one does the same thing.”

This diversity comes across her equally appetizing Instagram page. We highly recommend you follow her!

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]]> Try Your Hand at Chinese Cooking with Fuchsia Dunlop https://foodisinthehouse.com/try-your-hand-at-chinese-cooking-with-fuchsia-dunlop/ Wed, 05 May 2021 16:57:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=13294 Like most cultures, the Chinese culture regards its cuisine highly, and for good reason. Over the centuries, Chinese cuisine took over other corners of the world, influencing many cuisines in Asia and growing richer in the process. Known mainly for its rice, soy sauce, noodles, and tea, the Chinese kitchen isn’t homogeneous. In fact, there […]

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]]> Like most cultures, the Chinese culture regards its cuisine highly, and for good reason. Over the centuries, Chinese cuisine took over other corners of the world, influencing many cuisines in Asia and growing richer in the process. Known mainly for its rice, soy sauce, noodles, and tea, the Chinese kitchen isn’t homogeneous. In fact, there are eight main regional cuisines that have distinct tastes and local characteristics.

But in order to truly appreciate its richness and diversity, you should choose your tour guides wisely. English writer and cook Fuchsia Dunlop should do the trick. Considered the Western world’s most influential writer on regional Chinese food (with emphasis on Sichuan food), Dunlop has written about Chinese cuisine over the last two decades, her work both published as articles and books.

Dunlop also leads culinary tours of China, submitting herself to the task at hand. Through her tours, she hopes to unlock the secrets of authentic Chinese food and teach others how to shop, cook, and eat like a local. An award-winning author, her titles include Land of Fish and Rice: Recipes from the Culinary Heart of China, which is an introduction to the food and flavors of Shanghai and the Lower Yangtze or Jiangnan region.

But you can also follow her advice on Instagram. A recent post, for instance, gave praise to yan du xian soup: a Shanghainese specialty traditionally made with fresh spring bamboo shoot, salt pork, and fresh pork. “In Chinese, ‘salted’ rhymes with ‘fresh’, so the name has a ring to it,” explains Dunlop. “‘Du’ is an onomatopoeia for the sound of simmering… As it simmers, the soup fills the kitchen with marvelous aromas.”

According to Dunlop, what makes Chinese food stand out is that it’s both very ancient and very contemporary. “China really was the original foodie culture, and people over the centuries have written about food,” she remarked once in an interview with Eater.

You’d want to take note!

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]]> Chinese Dumplings Are a Must-Try Recipe for Your Cookbook https://foodisinthehouse.com/chinese-dumplings-are-a-must-try-recipe-for-your-cookbook/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:18:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=7037 Every single country in the world has its living tradition, music, art, and many more attractions—including specialties of its cuisine. Traditional foods have always been a big part of every country’s heritage, and Chinese cuisine deserves a special place in your cookbook. Dumplings are one of the staples of Chinese cuisine, and they usually consist […]

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]]> Every single country in the world has its living tradition, music, art, and many more attractions—including specialties of its cuisine. Traditional foods have always been a big part of every country’s heritage, and Chinese cuisine deserves a special place in your cookbook.

Dumplings are one of the staples of Chinese cuisine, and they usually consist of pieces of dough wrapped around a filling, or of dough with no filling. A variety of methods are used to prepare dumplings—including baking, boiling, frying, simmering, or steaming. In China, when we talk about dumplings, we’re usually referring to boiled dumplings or Shui jiao.

This is the ultimate comfort food that’s eaten on a regular basis in this country, and it’s super delicious. Boiled dumplings are moist and juicy, and also the most important dish for celebrating Chinese (Lunar) New Year in northern China.

During the holiday season, it’s common for people to place a coin or a candy inside with the hope of obtaining a fortune or having a sweet life on Chinese New Year’s Eve, the evening before Chinese New Year, or and special family occasions.

If you want to make this dish the way they do in China, you can have to follow the recipe.

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]]> Essential Condiments For Cooking Chinese Cuisine https://foodisinthehouse.com/essential-condiments-for-cooking-chinese-cuisine/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:53:14 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=2470 If you’re a fan of Chinese cuisine but your stir fry remains bland, try cooking with these essential condiments to achieve a more authentic Oriental flavor. Soy Sauce Soy sauce is a must if you are going to attempt to replicate any Oriental style dishes. Whether its for flavoring or dipping sauce, soy sauce is […]

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]]> If you’re a fan of Chinese cuisine but your stir fry remains bland, try cooking with these essential condiments to achieve a more authentic Oriental flavor.

Soy Sauce

Soy sauce is a must if you are going to attempt to replicate any Oriental style dishes. Whether its for flavoring or dipping sauce, soy sauce is essential for your food cupboard.

Sichuan peppercorn

Sichuan peppercorn is the spice that causes the numbing feeling in your mouth. It is used in most spicy Chinese dishes.

Five Spice Powder

Whatever you’re cooking, Five Spice is a great way to add Oriental flavoring without having to balance the spices out yourself. Adding Five Spice is a great way to fool people into thinking you are a cooking expert.

Chinkiang Vinegar

Chinkiang vinegar has a stronger flavor than soy cause and is a great condiment to add to noodles or salads to maximize taste.

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Toasted Sesame Oil

For a nuttier flavor, opt for sesame oil. Frying your veg in this oil will add a particular flavor to your dish, which will make your dishes feel more authentic.

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