According to Chinese culinary tradition, spring is the time to eat garlic chives.
Tag: Chinese Food
Autumn in Beijing
Last month I went back to Beijing. While I was there working half of the time on a project, I did get to visit some of the sights around the city.
The morning after my arrival, I took a stroll in the neighbourhood Yuyuantan Park 玉渊潭公园.
Recipe: Watercress Fried Rice
A really simple recipe of watercress fried rice.
Recipe: Watercress Dumplings
I love watercress. Whenever I see them at the market, I buy them. They have a refined fresh grassy taste that’s reminiscent of spring – not as fibery as nettles nor as dull as spinach.
Recipe: Salt Cured Duck Egg
This 3-step recipe for making salt cured duck egg is provided by my friend Vivian, who has perfected the simplest method of making this Chinese delicacy.
Chinese Braised Pork Hocks
There are two dishes I miss from growing up in Beijing: one is Peking Duck – Trust me, they don’t make it the same anywhere else. You must try this dish in Beijing!
The other is Tianfu Braised Pork Hocks.
