Folding wontons is something you should learn more about if you’re interested in preparing this delicious Chinese snack yourself. There are different ways of folding wontons, some of which are simpler than others. Sichuan wontons, for example, are known as ‘chao shou’ which means crossed hands, and they have a thick-ish, white wrapping. These wontons […]
Why not pair your crispy fried crab Rangoon wontons with a refreshing cup of Chinese tea? There are many types of Chinese tea to choose from. This means you can quench your thirst and enjoy the delicious, fragrant taste. Chinese tea has a long history. The tea-drinking ritual has been around for over 1000 years. […]
American Chinese cuisine is fusion food. It was initially designed to make authentic Chinese food more acceptable to Western palates. Chinese eateries began to appear in the 1800s in San Francisco. They first catered to Chinese immigrants, and then to miners and railroad workers. This is the history of American Chinese cuisine. Local ingredients were […]
Although fried banana wontons are not the most diet-friendly dessert, they are great for an occasional treat. If you want something a bit healthier, then you could adapt this recipe or make another one. Healthy desserts with banana as one of the ingredients are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and they’re healthier than a simple […]
Sesame is a flowering plant and it is naturalized and cultivated for its edible seeds. Sesame seeds are believed to be the oldest oilseed crop and has been domesticated for more than 5000 years. The plant is drought-tolerant, making it a ‘survivor crop’ – capable of growing where most other crops would fail. In 2010, […]