Journey deep into the hidden corners of Chinese civilization and explore the rich cultural and culinary traditions of indigenous minority communities in Southwestern China. Follow ancient trails and trace the footsteps of early settlers in historical towns like Lijiang. Join Chef Yan in sampling all…

Sweet Red Bean Pancakes or どら焼き is a classic Japanese confection and is made of honey pancake sandwich with sweet red bean filling. It’s wildly popular amongst the children and adult in Japan.

Taro cake (simplified Chinese: 芋头糕; traditional Chinese: 芋頭糕; pinyin: yùtóu gāo; Cantonese Yale: wuhtáu gōu) is a Chinese dish made from the vegetable taro. While it is denser in texture than radish cakes, both these savory cakes made in a similar ways, with rice flour as the main ingredient. When served in dim sum cuisine, it is cut into square-shaped slices and pan-fried before serving. It is found in Hong Kong, China, and overseas Chinatowns restaurants. Other ingredients often include pork and Chinese black mushroom, or even Chinese sausages. It is commonly topped with chopped scallions.

No doubt about it, we are definitely getting cornier. Pressed tofu is made by pressing tofu in a dark, savory marinade, and it can be found in most Asian and health-food markets. Originally a Western import, corn has found a place at the Chinese dining table, like other New World veggies, such as tomatoes and eggplants. These days, corn is cultivated and consumed regularly in many parts of China and complements pressed tofu.

Print Recipe Grilled Skewered Prawns Servings skewers Ingredients Marinade 1/4 cup hoisin sauce1 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons Vegetable oil1 tablespoon sesame oilblack pepper pinch Main Ingredients 32 medium-size raw shrimp about 1 pound, peeled and deveined16 bamboo skewers1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks drained1 red…

The dumpling is sometimes called a shrimp bonnet for its pleated shape. This dish is often served together with siumaai; when served in such a manner the two items are collectively referred to as hagaau-siumaai (Chinese: 蝦餃燒賣; Cantonese Yale: hāgáau sīumáai; pinyin: xiājiǎo shāomài).

Print Recipe Calamari with Chinese Vinaigrette Servings Ingredients Dressing 1 teaspoon garlic minced 2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons sesame oil1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper1/8 teaspoon red pepper crushed Main Ingredients 1…

Print Recipe Grilled Lemongrass Lamb Chops Servings Ingredients Marinade 1 tablespoon lemongrass chopped 1 teaspoon fresh galangal finely grated4 tablespoons tamarind juice2 tablespoons fish sauce1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil2 tablespoons palm sugar1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powderSalt and pepper to taste Main Ingredients…

鍋貼 Potstickers typically consist of a ground meat and/or vegetable filling wrapped into a thinly rolled piece of dough, which is then sealed by pressing the edges together. Finished 鍋貼 Potstickers can be boiled (shuǐ jiǎo), steamed (zhēng jiǎo) or pan-fried (jiān jiǎo). This recipe highlights a fan-favorite — the pan-fried variety.

Print Recipe Pearl Rice Meatballs Servings meatballs Ingredients 1 cup glutinous rice2 dried black mushrooms1 1/2 pounds ground pork1/4 cup water chestnuts chopped 3 tablespoons minced Sichuan preserved vegetable optional2 tablespoons green onion chopped 1 tablespoon ginger minced 2 teaspoons cilantro chopped 1 tablespoon sesame…