Ingredients (Page 9)

Introduction to various foodstuffs and ingredients, along with recipes and information on how to prepare and use them in your own kitchen.

Dried Sea Cucumber - 海参

Dried Sea Cucumber – 海参

Dried Sea Cucumber - 海参

Dried Sea Cucumber, or 海参, is prized for it’s unique texture, but is difficult to prepare and cook. Learn how to use it in your own dishes.

Fish Maw or 魚肚 – An Introduction

Different forms of Fish Maw - 魚肚

Fish Maw, or 魚肚, is one of those ingredients very much prized in Chinese cookery for its texture. Read on to learn how to prepare and use it.

A Jar of Abalone at $140 a Pound

Dried Abalone – 乾鮑: How to Prepare and use it

Dried Abalone in a Dish

Dried Abalone (乾鮑) is much prized in Chinese cuisine, but is expensive and not easy to prepare. Read here to learn how to prepare and use it.

Dried Squid Whole, and in Pieces.

Using Dried Squid and Octopus

Whole Dried Squid

Learn how to prepare and use Dried Squid and Octopus so you can capitalize on their rich umami power in your own Asian and Western dishes.