One of the reasons Chinese food tastes so good is because of all the various sauces, oils, and spices we use. It might seem kind of complicated, but really it boils down to some different types of Chinese Sauces and Spices to keep in your pantry!
It would seem that the best Sichuan food I can find are, well, not exactly holes in the wall, but let’s just say in a very random shopping centers where you don’t think there’s going to be anything good to eat. So that is exactly where Gu’s Bistro (渝蓉和) is located in Doraville, Georgia.
When it’s not too hot and not too chilly out, it’s the perfect time to hang out outside for dinner. You can do some grilling, or if you want to switch it up – here’s an awesome outside dinner idea – Hibachi! Here’s the Hibachi Steak Marinade I use when I’m making Hibachi at home.
There is an actual saying that no visit to Beijing is complete if you miss seeing the Great Wall or dining on Roast Duck. The Beijing (or formerly Peking) Roast duck has been around since the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) and initially was one of the main dishes served for the imperial courts.
Gu’s Bistro (Now, Gu’s Kitchen) – Now, if you’re not familiar with Szechuan (or aka Sichuan) cuisine (四川菜), a quick overview is that the flavor is bold, and commonly spicy. A popular style is called Mala (麻辣) and is basically a mixture of spicy and numbness (from the Chinese peppercorns added in Mala dishes). If you’re interested in awesome Mala dishes, …
And try it Chinese-Style! Did you know that Pork is actually the most consumed meat globally. In Asian cuisine, pork is as popular as beef if not more popular! One of my favorite Chinese preparation of pork is Chinese Braised Pork Belly.
If you are a fan of Asian food, meat, and yummy food, and you haven’t tried Cantonese BBQ yet, go yelp up the closest one near you and take a visit! This trip I had to Ming’s BBQ was pretty successful. We ordered a platter “Special Side BBQ” with 3 types of meats (left to right of …
Bitterness does not seem like the most appealing taste for food. However, if you think about it… coffee, unsweetened cocoa, and beer. They are all a bit bitter, yet a lot of people seem to love them.
For those of you that are unfamiliar with Dim Sum, it’s similar to Tapas where you order a bunch of small dishes of food as a meal. Except, when you go to a Dim Sum restaurant, there are actually people pushing cart-full of different foods around and they come by your table and ask if …
Chef Teng is a well known restaurant chain in Taiwan. Like any other chains though it started with one restaurant. I learned that the background of Chef Teng is that he studied some french cuisine in Japan a while back and incorporated some French cuisine in to Taiwanese food, which I found interesting. The most popular dishes …