I get this question fairly often: What’s the difference between Szechuan and Hunan cuisine? They’re both from China and they’re both hot and spicy. So, what’s to choose between them? Turns out, quite a bit! Therefore, we hereby offer our Field Guide to two of China’s most exotic cuisines…Read More →
I’ll bet you’ve had – or at least seen – these scrumptious little Chinese Flatbread treats at an Asian restaurant at one time or another. If you haven’t, have you ever been missing out! Scallion pancakes are a rough equivalent in Chinese cuisine to Pita, Paratha or the New World Tortilla…Read More →
They’re a staple of Chinese and Southeast Asian menus and, at first sight (probably on a Dim Sum trolley), you probably told yourself there was no way you could make them at home. Well, there’s no magic involved. And they’ll open the the door to a whole new world of Asian culinary delights.Read More →
One thing people ask me regularly (if not all that frequently) is, how can they get authentic Thai flavours in their home-made Asian dishes? The secret is simple: Start with the proper ingredients and make the effort to seek out a few special Thai components that scream ‘authentic’!Read More →