Water Boiled Fish

Water Boiled Fish

Water Boiled Fish 水煮鱼 shuǐ zhǔ yú This is a classic Chongqing dishes. Water Boiled Fish is a stew of sliced freshwater fish cooked in a seasoned broth covered with dried red chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. The stew is ladled over a bed of blanched yellow bean sprouts before serving. The words “water-boiled” are deceiving….

Living Abroad in China

Living Abroad in China

2006 © Stuart & Barbara Strother, from Moon Living Abroad in China. Stuart & Barbara Strother, and Avalon Travel Publishing. All rights reserved. Excerpt : Make Your Move to the Middle Kingdom Despite Challenges, Working in China is a Rewarding Cross-Cultural Experience. When we were offered the opportunity to take jobs in China, we had a…

Fried Rice

Fried Rice

炒饭 chǎofàn Fried  rice Fried rice is a popular component of Chinese cuisine. It originated as a home dish from China around 4000 BC, made from cold leftover rice fried with other leftover ingredients. It is sometimes served as the penultimate dish in Chinese banquets (just before dessert). The Recipe Ingredients:(A) 6 tablespoons water 1…

Where to live in China

Where to live in China

China being so huge with diverse cultures, each cities have their own personality and flavour. If you ever consider living in China, below is an interesting read. Excerpt from Matt Schiavena’s post: Clearly, different people come to China for different reasons. Here I present a guide attempting to match the aspiring laowai to the most…