Chinese cuisine

  • Chopped Chili Fish Head

    In the bold and vibrant world of Hunan cuisine, known for its unapologetic use of chili and garlic, one dish reigns supreme. It is a dish that is as visually striking as it is delicious – a glistening, majestic fish head, crowned with a mountain of fiery red chopped chilies. This is Duò Jiāo…

  • Lǘ Dǎ Gǔn (Rolling Donkey): Beijing’s Sweetest Snack With the Strangest Name

    This article introduces Lǘ Dǎ Gǔn, a chewy Beijing glutinous rice snack filled with red bean paste and dusted with soybean flour. It explains its whimsical name, Manchu imperial origin, festival custom and its appearance at the APEC state banquet.