China

Tong sui is a sweet soup from China, made with sugar, beans, milk, and fruits. The name of this dish translates to sugar water in Cantonese. Nuts or seeds may also be added to tong sui, either ground into a paste or added whole. Modern recipes also include tapioca pearls, which are particularly popular with …

Deep-fried Scorpion is a Chinese dish made with, you guessed it, a deep-fried whole scorpion, typically served as a street food or snack. The scorpions used are usually harvested from the wild and are considered a delicacy in some regions of China. The dish is often served as a crispy snack and is sometimes accompanied …

Shrimp chips are a popular snack or side dish in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia. They are typically made from a combination of shrimp paste, tapioca starch, and water, which is then shaped into thin, round chips and deep-fried until crispy. The chips are usually served as a light and crunchy snack …

Cong you bing is a green onion flatbread from China, also known as Scallion Pancakes. The dough is made from wheat flour and water. Once the dough is formed, it is rolled out into a rectangular shape and topped with green onions or scallions. The dough is rolled into a loose log then sliced. The …

Douhua is a Chinese dish made from soft tofu. Though it is described as a pudding, it is made using pieces of soft silken tofu in a sweet spiced broth. The broth is made with water, a mixture of sugar and fresh ginger which are simmered together. The warm broth is poured over the tofu …

Congee is a type of porridge made from white rice. The rice is simply cooked in water for a long time until it becomes soft and slightly thick. It can be eaten plain or dressed up with flavorful toppings. It’s very common to eat congee as a breakfast dish. China is a large country, so …

Jellyfish are chiefly free-swimming marine animals consisting of umbrella-shaped bells and trailing tentacles. They are found throughout the world, from surface waters to the deep sea. There are several species of this animal that are considered to be suitable for human consumption and are also used as an ingredient in many dishes. Generally said to …

Turtle soup is a delicacy prepared in many different variations in countries including China, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Japan and the United States. The ingredients vary accordingly depending on the culture but all recipes use the meat of turtles in a type of soup or stew. Turtle soup is said to taste like a mix of …

Lap Cheong is a Cantonese pork sausage with a savory, sweet and smoky flavor. Often eaten during the Chinese New Year, Lap Cheong can be eaten hot or cold by itself, or incorporated into rice or noodle dishes. The addition of MSG and Baijiu give Lap Cheong its distinctive taste.  Origin & Cultural Significance Lap …

Sea cucumbers can be consumed raw, pickled, or fried. They have a soft, slippery texture and are bland in taste. Hence, other ingredients such as meats, other seafood, or spices are added to balance the flavor of the dish. They’re frequently combined with foodstuffs like Chinese cabbage, winter melon, and shiitake mushrooms. Sea cucumbers belong …

Cháo quẩy, also known as Youtiao, is a long golden-brown deep-fried stripes of dough much like a straight donut. The dish originates in China but is also consumed in other East and Southeast Asian cuisines. In Vietnamese cuisine, this dish is called “Cháo quẩy”. Typically consumed during breakfast time, cháo quẩy is slightly salted and …

Chicken feet are a delicacy eaten in countries all over the world. Whether served as a main course, a soup or a bar snack, there are a large number of recipes for consuming this unusual dish. After removing the outer layer of the hard skin, the feet’s edible tissue primarily comprises of skin, cartilage and …

Black diamond apple is a variety of apple grown in Tibet, notable for its deep violet color. It belongs to the family of Huaniu apples, known as the Chinese Red Delicious, which is an apple cultivar that originated from China.  Black diamond apple is considered one of the most luxurious types of apples, so why …

Mala Sauce is one of the most popular sauces in China. It consists of Sichuan peppercorns, chilli pepper oil, and a lot of various spices such as garlic, star anise, ginger and cinnamon. Origin & Cultural Significance Mala sauce is a famous savoury and greasy dip in China, mostly associated with the culinary traditions of …

Chinese food is incredibly unique, wholesome and wonderfully satisfying. Due to the vast landscape of China and its long and storied history of various small kingdoms and ethnic groups, regional food in China is very diverse. It’s an assortment of tastes and flavors unlike any other in Asia. That being said, the absolute staple ingredients …

Century egg (or hundred-year egg) is a Chinese delicacy of preserved duck, chicken or quail eggs. They become black in appearance with a dark green yolk after being processed for weeks or months in a clay, ash, quicklime mixture along with salt. There is a common misconception that century eggs are hundreds or thousands of …

If you’ve ever come across any mention of the famed Chinese Delicacy Bird’s Nest Soup you’ve probably heard all kinds of good things about it. It’s good for infants, prevents you from falling sick, excellent for pregnant women, (is this the elixir to immortality?!)…..the list goes on! Bird’s Nest Soup is made out of the …

Snake soup is a 2,000 year old Chinese/Cantonese delicacy eaten in China, Taiwan and other parts of Eastern Asia. It may sound like an unusual delicacy but snake meat is a light pink color with a texture similar to that of fish. Combined with meat stock, herbs, spices and dark soy, snake soup is actually very …