Shanghai Soup Dumplings

To make Shanghai soup dumplings or xiao long bao, you would normally mix ground pork with a thick pork aspic (made by boiling pork skin, fat, and feet for hours) and wrap it in a thin purse of dough. As the dumplings steam, the aspic melts into a soup. This approach can make a delicious ...

Nspirement Staff

12 Dietary Habits for a Long Life

Everyone hopes to live a long and healthy life. To find the secrets of longevity, U.S. researchers studied the dietary habits of people living in areas where the lifespan is exceptionally long. From examining the diets of healthy elderly people in these regions, they identified the following 12 key dietary habits for long life. 12 ...

Emma Lu

Veggies from your garden.

The History and Traditional Values Behind Chinese Cuisine

Already by the end of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history, the eating habits and Chinese cuisine were deeply influenced by terminology and etiquette from Confucianism. K’ung Fu Tzu strongly influenced Chinese cuisine In a classic book from the Confucian school, Book of Rites, it states: “During meals, wine and soup should be ...

Nspirement Staff

Mustard Chinese Cabbage Rolls

After indulging in the rich delicacies of the Chinese New Year feast, it’s time to lighten up for spring with a healthy and refreshing plate. These mustard Chinese cabbage rolls, a traditional Beijing dish, are just what the doctor ordered — made with pickled Chinese cabbage, they are easy to put together and are packed with ...

Emma Lu

Food Science: Understanding Condiment Chemistry

There’s nothing quite like topping your favorite food with some ketchup, mustard, or mayo, but most of us don’t spend too much time thinking about how it’s made. Whether or not you were curious about the makeup of your favorite food topping, we’ve taken an in-depth look at the condiment chemistry that gives you these ...

Megan Nichols

Handy Household Tips

Life is full of simple, practical wonders. Learn and use these household tips, and you’ll be a household guru. When scalded, sprinkle sugar on the wound. It works much faster than any burn ointment. It absorbs heat right away and, even better, it leaves no scars. When you want to crack an egg, shake it ...

Raven Montmorency

bright kitchen with marble bench tops and lots of natural light

Chinese Roast Duck With Pineapple

Duck has been roasted in China since the Southern and Northern Dynasties Period (420-589). Chinese roast duck is one of the most noted dishes in China, with Peking Duck now considered a national dish — it was a favorite dish of the imperial courts. Chinese Roast Duck with Pineapple is one of the many delicious ...

Emma Lu

A plate of roast duck on rice with bok choy.