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Soup Dumplings: A Bite of Broth Bliss (with Photos!)

Steamed Soup Dumplings

Soup dumplings, also known as xiaolongbao, are delicate parcels of joy that burst with savory broth and tender fillings. At the same time, their intricate folds and flavorful essence may seem intimidating, but fear not! With a little practice and this guide, you'll be crafting soup dumpling masterpieces in no time with the easy to follow recipe with pictures! You’ll be wowing your friends and family with homemade soup dumplings in no time. So grab your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to experience a taste of broth-filled bliss!

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Mid-Autumn Festival (a.k.a. Moon Festival)

Mid-Autumn-Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is primarily celebrated in east and southeast Asia and coincides with the fall harvest during the brightest and fullest moon. This year the festival is celebrated on September 21, 2021. As part of the celebration, lanterns of all sizes and shapes, are carried and displayed. They serve as symbolic beacons that light people’s paths to prosperity and good fortune. Click to read more and check out a bonus recipe!

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Recipe: Fried Eggs with Tomatoes

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Another bonus recipe from Jenny Jade's soon-to-be-released cookbook "Chinese Food at Home", Fried Eggs and Tomatoes. Learn to make this great authentic Sichuan dish with step by step directions and video! Information on obtaining a discounted copy of jenny's cookbook can be found in this article!

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Chinese Food at Home: Chinese Dumplings Recipe

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Jenny Jade, author of the soon to be released cookbook "Chinese Food at Home", featuring authentic Sichuan Cuisine recipes, shares with The Chinese Quest one of her recipes. In this sneak preview, please enjoy her recipe for Chinese Dumplings (饺子)! Read the article for special discount codes!

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How to Make Bak Kwa (Chinese Pork Jerky)

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Cuisines have different versions around the world. This is true even for a simple treat like jerky. Of course, it would be interesting if you will get to know its Chinese counterpart. But more than that, it would be a great thing if you will know how to make one. Specifically, the Chinese people pride their pork jerky, also known as Bak Kwa. It is a fine jerky with a very thin slice (much thinner than most commercial jerkies we can see in the Western markets). This is a favorite delicacy, especially on Chinese New Year. Try this simple recipe! You're going to love it!!

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20 Best Rice Cookers

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Are you in the market for a rice cooker, or looking to upgrade or replace the one you have? Check out the 20 best rice cookers on Amazon! You know that Amazon has the largest selection and usually the lowest prices around. And with millions of shoppers to offering their reviews, you can shop with confidence that these truly are the best rice cookers!!

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Chinese Style Baked Beans

Baked Beans with Pork

Summer is almost here. Ah summer! Summer conjures up thoughts of BBQ'ing. AND baseball! Hmm, baseball? Gotta have hotdogs! What goes with hotdogs? Baked Beans! But wait!! Isn't this a blog about Chinese food? Yes! Ok, better make them Chinese style baked beans! Ahh, that's better now! What? You never heard of Chinese style baked beans? Well then, you must read this article...

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Recipe for Twice Cooked Pork

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Our popular article on the History of Szechuan cuisine mentioned Twice Cooked Pork. People were asking for the recipe, so without further ado, here is a recipe for Twice Cooked Pork! We know you're going to love it!

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