As I have already told here, living in China I have rediscovered tofu and I am tasting it in all its forms. And in today’s dish we have the unfailing bok choy with tofu skin. What is it?
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Tofu. What is and its varieties.
Living here in China I had the opportunity to discover the world of tofu. In Italy and more generally in Western countries, it is considered often a food for vegetarians and vegans, almost tasteless, a sad substitute for meat. If you are lucky you will find it in two textures, solid and silk. In China,...
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Nian Gao, the Chinese New Year cake
Today I present you and explain how to prepare at home the nian gao, or the rice flour cake, typical of the Lunar New Year festivities. “Gao”, which means “cake”, also has the same pronunciation as the word meaning “high”. So eating it and giving it away as a gift is considered a good wish...
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Sweet sesame crisps
These sweet sesame crisps are just as they seem: crunchy, tasty and with a strong sesame flavor. In short, delicious!
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Bok choy with fresh shiitake
The bok choy or pak choy is a vegetable that belongs to the cabbage family. Its origins are Chinese and the name means “white vegetables”, and can be found in many varieties: baby bok choy, shanghainese bok choy, green bok choi … I have already tasted all of course! They are always fresh at the...
