Zha Jiang Mien (炸醬麵)

by Jeff Kang // 11/29/2015 // No Comments

Zha Jiang Mian literally means “fried sauce noodles”. It is also known as “dry noodles with minced pork and cucumber”, “dry noodles with meat sauce”, etc. This is my favorite kind of dry noodles and I always ask my mom... Continue reading →

Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)

by Jeff Kang // 11/23/2015 // No Comments

Mapo tofu is one of the most popular Chinese dish in US, but do you know what “Mapo” means? “Mapo” means “old lady with a pock-marked face”. This dish was invented by a lady in Sichuan who really know how... Continue reading →

hot and sour soup (酸辣湯)

by Jeff Kang // 11/11/2015 // No Comments

Time for our monthly Mike vs Jeff challenge again! What are we competing on this time? Hint: Winter is coming 🙂 it’s a soup challenge. I’m going to challenge Mike’s chicken and mushroom soup with my hot sour soup! Although... Continue reading →

Five Spice Pressed Tofu (五香豆干)

by Mike Hsu // 06/01/2015 // 8 Comments

Five Spice Pressed Tofu (also known as dried tofu) is a very versatile ingredient for a variety of recipes. It can act as a meat substitute for many dishes as well as complement a meat dish. It can be eaten... Continue reading →

Make Your Own Pressed Tofu (自製豆干)

by Mike Hsu // 05/25/2015 // 4 Comments

Tofu has been a dietary staple in China for over two thousand years and has permeated the rest of Asia for about a thousand years. In the recent years, tofu has gained popularity in western culture. Tofu is basically made... Continue reading →