Tag: Chinese Food

Five-Spice Powder

Five-Spice Powder

You can find five-spice powder in the stores now with relative ease. However, for those times you want to go the extra mile and cook something special that deserves the most flavor possible, you can make your own mix; it elevates the dish. I also 

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu

I had my first taste of Chinese food at 17 years old. There of us got together to study and hang out (myself and two other girls, immigrants like me, but they had lived in the States for longer than I). They suggested Chinese food. 

Sichuan Chili Oil

Sichuan Chili Oil

Making a fresh batch of chili oil is worth the time when cooking Mapo tofu. It really does make all the difference. Plus, you’ll have extra on hand for other things: dipping sauces, drizzled over vegetables (it’s killer over sweet potatoes), mix it in some