Category: Taste Of China

Ice cream is a favorite dessert or snack among many. It is made of milk or cream with added sweeteners such as sugar. This sweet treat is enjoyed by children and adults alike, but have you ever thought about its origin? Ice cream must have started somewhere and spread...

Commonly known as Yu Char Kway in Southern China, Youtiao, fried dough sticks, or Chinese fried dough, is a wheat-based delicacy that has been enjoyed in China and other Asian countries since the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 – 1279). Youtiao is commonly enjoyed over breakfast, and it makes great...

Many countries in the world have various techniques and names for their sausages. The Chinese sausage is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of techniques used to make sausages all over China. The Chinese sausage dates back to 300 AD. A unique technique was used for meat...

Soy milk is plant-based milk made from soybeans. It is mostly preferred by Asians because it is lactose-free and is used to make tofu and non-dairy yogurt. Most people have heard about soy milk and wondered what it’s used for and how it’s made. Soy milk is the most...

Mantou bun is a white and soft type of steamed bread, made from wheat. It is the staple food in the northern China where wheat is often grown and almost 70% of flour production in the entire region is used to make mantou. There are two types of mantou,...

Baozi is a savory Chinese bun that is made from flour, oil, sugar, and lukewarm water. The baozi buns are filled with different types of filling for a savory treat. If you are a foodie like me, then you know that you need to have staple foods in your...

One of the most important parts of the culture in China is the Chinese Cuisine, which possesses unique features and comes in numerous styles. Among the most famous dishes in China is Zhajiangmian, which we will extensively discuss in this write-up. What is Zha Jiang Mian? Full of flavor,...

If you love noodles, you have probably heard about Chinese noodles. One of the delicious noodles that many people in this country enjoy is Lanzhou noodles. It is popular in both Chinese households and restaurants. The local government even imposes price controls on these noodles to prevent restaurants from...

If you’re planning to visit China, one of the most popular local snacks you are most likely to find in nearly all the places you end up visiting, is the Tanghulu. In this write-up, we will explore what Tanghulu is made of, its history, and how to make it...

Family reunions and Chinese festivals often mean Tangyuan, a tasty meal that has been described by many as a hand-rolled ball of sweetness akin to a rolled-up dumpling and synonymous with family, state of harmony, and reunions. But what is it, exactly? Tangyuan Meaning If you have been to...

China is among the countries with the most popular culinary heritage in the world and the history of their cuisine dates back to over 1,000 years ago with several ingredients and cooking styles. In this write-up, we will be exploring one of the most popular meat dishes in China...

Chinese Hot Pot can be defined as regional Chinese food. Often, this food is made in X’ian-style noodles, and it might also include Shanghainese-style soup dumplings. But what exactly is the Chinese Hot Pot? Well, for most people who’re trying out different things and elements of Chinese culture and...

Rice is one of the main staple grains in China. They are incorporated in most dishes in the different Chinese cuisines. Aside from having different methods of preparing rice, there are also different varieties, among them being sticky rice. Sticky rice is a popular rice delicacy in China and...

The Chinese New Year is perhaps one of the biggest festivals celebrated in Chinese culture. It’s a 15-day-long celebration between January 21-February 20 on the Western calendar. It usually begins during the new moon and ends when the full moon comes out, hence sometimes it’s referred to as the...

Rice is one of the staple foods largely grown in China. It is also the main starch ingredient when it comes to the majority of Chinese cuisine. People in China consume rice in many different forms. It can be consumed as whole grain or turned into flour and used...

The Chinese are said to eat all sought of seafood including, turtle, shrimp, tilapia, prawns, squid, and all kinds of shellfish among others. They have come up with great recipes for preparing all manner of seafood to come up with tasty seafood dishes. Fish has a light flavor, so...

Chinese wonton soup is a widely recognized dish, not just in China but every where in the world. You can find them being sold off of street carts in different parts of Asia or come across them in the menu in almost any Chinese restaurant in the world. It...

Usually, rice is the crop most associated with China. What some people may not know is that corn is an equally important crop produced in the country – or perhaps even more important than rice. The high profits that corn production brings give Chinese farmers the incentive to want...

Chinese Zongzi is a popular traditional food that is made from sticky rice, other fillings, and bamboo leaves or reeds or large leaves. They normally differ in taste, shape, and size as well as the fillings used. In this post, we’ll be taking an in-depth look into what the...

There’s a lot to love about China. From the many beautiful sceneries to the great and ancient architecture, to the adorable giant pandas. You’ll also fall in love with its deep and rich culture and the experience of interacting with a large variety of people. But one thing that...