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Curious About Cumin

Cumin in Chinese Food It was just the other night when we dined at Red Tiger Dumpling House in Stony Brook that I first encountered the use of cumin in Chinese food.  We asked the waiter about it, and it just made me more curious to learn more about this fascinating spice called cumin. It’s not just used in Indian ...

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[REVIEW] Red Tiger Dumpling House, Stony Brook

Red Tiger Dumpling House

Review of Red Tiger Dumpling House Almost like a mirage appearing amidst the miles and miles of strip malls, big box stores, shopping malls, gas stations, fancy steak houses, and a Duane Reade, we found a hidden oasis just off of Rte 347 in Stony Brook.   Ever since we got turned on to Soup Dumplings at Joe’s Shanghai in ...

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10 Minutes!

10 Minutes? EVERY time I call in for Chinese food at a Chinese take-out restaurant they always say it will be ready in 10 minutes. Here's how they do it!

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