Eat Chinese Foods

When you eat at Chinese restaurants, try to stay away from going to those large buffet place since some of them have a lot of oily foods. The best way eat healthy is actually to eat a well balanced meal. It is essential to eat a good portion of veggies over meat and rice. You may choose to avoid eating some of those egg rolls and other deep fried dishes. These egg rolls and other fried foods originally come from the origin of American Chinese type of restaurants. Here are few ideas that you should keep in mind when dining out:

1. Find a great restaurant. Go talk to your family and friends, and ask them which restaurants that they have experienced. Look in your local papers and internet site to find a suggested restaurant. You may want to stray away from your local town to find a good one.
2. Choose your right dishes. Remember that you should be sharing your meals with other people at your table. It is conventional to share your food as a group. Start your meals with a soup for everyone. This will assist your stomach from ingesting the fatty food during your meal. If possible, try to avoid foods that have a lot of fat such as fried dumplings, fried wonton, and egg rolls. For your vegetable dishes, you should choose Bok Choy, Green beans, or vegetables.
3. Choose a tea flavor. There are numerous teas available and the some of the common tea are Black. Jasmine, and Oolong. If you are not familiar with these tea flavors, you may ask the waiter and try a ordinary and less bitter tea that suits your taste buds.
4. Stay away from eating a lot of rice. The rice will fill you up fast and there are many carbohydrates in it. Generally, try to eat more rice than the seafood and meat.
5. Be careful of other food allergies. You may want to avoid putting MSG into your foods. Some restaurants do not allow you to do this, but you should inquire. It may offend the waiter if you ask them, so ask politely
6. Stay away from other food ingredients. Some foods are high in sugar and starches which can add to the number of carbohydrates in your food. Eat food with less salt which could contain heavy amounts of soy sauce and other salt gravy.
7. Eat less dessert. Some of the desserts have fatty ingredients and high in sugar. It is best to try these desserts lightly.

With these ideas in mind, your next adventure at a new Chinese restaurant will be healthy, fun, and enjoyable!

Deep fried Chinese dishes are nothing short but heavenly. No matter what kind of ingredients they are – from chicken, fish, pork or duck – everybody loves deep fried Chinese food. But sad to say, this Chinese cooking technique can be the hardest when done right at home. But for all you who love Chinese food and love home-cooked meals, here are some simple solutions to your deep frying problems and answer to the most common questions you are likely to ask!

Question # 1: What is the best temperature for deep frying? The most recommended temperature for this kind of cooking is around 365 degrees Fahrenheit; although temperatures may vary for the kind of meal that you are cooking and of course the size of the meat that you will be putting on to the pan. One thing you need to remember though, pan temperature can decrease once you add in the food so set it slightly above the average temperature.

Question # 2: Do I really need a wok for deep frying? A wok looks very much like your ordinary frying pan, although it could be a bit larger with handles at each side. So f you do not have one at home, you can simply use your ordinary frying pan. If you are using the traditional open fire stove, then it is recommended that you use the rounded bottom while flat bottoms are best for elective stoves.

Question # 3: How do I keep from splattering oil when adding ingredients into the pan? The best thing that you can do is to simply allow the ingredients to slide on from the edges of the pan down to the bottom. This will minimize oil splattering and will avoid unnecessary burns.

Question # 4: What kind of oil is best for deep frying? The best type that you can use is peanut oil or olive oil– it does not burn easily at high temperature not will it emit smoke when the heat gets too high.

So there you have it! Simple tips that will really take you a long way! So get on with your deep frying and be rest assured that with these tips, you can now create wonderful deep fried dishes right at home!

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Although cooking rice may not sound hard, it’s a completely different thing when you are actually there in the kitchen, with the stove on and that hot pot boiling. Yes, you guessed it right. Rice cooking is not as easy at it sounds. And for some who love Chinese food, then this is one part of the dish that you should master cooking. Some people say its all about timing, some say it’s all about the heat. But if you do not want to keep on guessing, then just keep on reading and find out how to cook rice to perfection!

1. For Chinese dishes, it is best that you use long grain rice. Although medium and short grains will also do, most authentic Chinese dishes use this specific kind of rice. So if you want to make your very own authentic Chinese dish, then it would be much better if you can follow it to the letter.
2. Before you start anything, the very first step that you should do is to rinse the rice. Rinsing can remove the excess residue that can cause the rice to be gummy or sticky, something that you would not want in your meal. You can rinse this twice or thrice and it should be good to go.
3. Use the right kind of pans when cooking rice. One of the best kinds of pans used is the copper pans and the ones with a thick bottom. This will avoid burning the bottom part of the rice – which you will eventually not use as part of the dish.
4. Never make that mistake of seasoning the rice during the cooking process. This will loose all of its natural sweetness.
5. As much as possible, avoid using rice that has been stored for a longer period of time in your cupboard. This kind of rice may require a longer time cooking as it has lost much of its moisture to long storage time.

Rice is the more staple ingredients when it comes to Chinese dishes. Perfectly cooked rice takes you one step closer to a perfectly made Chinese dish!

When you hear about fondue, the very first thing that will probably come to mind are the European version of the dessert where you dip bite sized cheese or fruits into melted hot chocolate. But did you know that the Chinese also has its own version of a fondue? Yes you read it right, but this time, it’s not dessert but a meal in itself. This is more popularly called as the “hotpot” where diners are made to cook and eat their own choice of ingredients at a common pot.

Today, this is very popular among Chinese restaurants and has captured the heart of modern diners. But if you want to go outside the usual diner and want to have this fun way of eating at home, then read on and find out how you can make your very own Chinese hotpot today!

• Find a firepot where you can do all the cooking. But if this is not available at home (and if you do not want to buy a firepot), the usual electric fondue pot can do.
• Estimate the number of guests that will be coming over. A typical fondue pot can accommodate an average of 4 adults. If you have more coming over, then it is best to find a larger sized firepot or fondue pot. Having too many people share a single average sized pot can lead to spills and longer cooking.
• Because your guests are bound to have different tastes, it is best to prepare a blander broth and have some spicy seasonings on the side. This way, guests who want their dish to be a bit on the bland side can also enjoy the feast while those who want more kick to theirs can simply add on extra seasoning and spice.
• And finally, to top of the entire meal, do not leave out the important side dishes such as salads, noodles and good old bread.

Dinners like these may take quite an effort to prepare but they are indeed meals to remember – the perfect treat to share with your loved ones right at home!

Stir frying is one of the most common cooking techniques used in Chinese dishes. But for those who want to do some home cooking, this technique can be quite a challenge to do at their own kitchens. In reality, stir frying is hard but it is not impossible. So if you want to perfect this cooking technique, then here are simple tips that you can easily follow! Read on and learn!

• The cardinal rule for stir frying is to prepare all of your ingredients first. This is because if you don’t, you will end up running around looking for the next ingredient and your entire dish could end up overcooked. Never attempt to start coking if you have yet to slice or chop up some of your ingredients.
• Make sure that all of your ingredients are equally cooked by cutting them up the roughly the same sizes. This evens up the amount of heat that enters into your vegetable sizes and assures you that everything is cooked thoroughly and equally. The best size would be to cut them up in bite-sized pieces.
• If you do not have a non-stick pan, it is recommended that you preheat your wok in medium heat for a minute or two just before you add in the oil. This way, your ingredients will be introduced into the pan with the right temperature and hasten to cooking process.
• For added flavor to your stir fried ingredients, sauté the oil with some garlic and onions – remember to turn down the heat to keep your spices form burning. Burnt garlic can emit a very bitter flavor and ruin the whole dish.
• And finally, if your stir fried dish involved both meat and vegetables, then it is best to cook the meat first, set it aside and cook the vegetables next. When all you your vegetable ingredients are almost cooked, stir in the meat, fry for a few minutes and you are good to go. This will keep the meat from being overcooked and retains the individual flavor of you ingredients.

So there you have it Chinese food lovers! Easy but extremely helpful tips! So gather your ingredients, get ready to cook and “stir-fry” away!

For many of us non-Chinese, the only way that we could ever have a taste of our favorite Chinese food is through restaurants and take-outs. But wouldn’t it be nice to cook your favorite Chinese dishes for your loved ones right at home? You may have tried doing this but always end up doing it not quite right. If this is so, then you have come to the right article! Listed below are some of the basic but very important things that you need to know about Chinese cooking and how you can create one for yourself right at your own kitchens!

Tip # 1: The Chinese revolves around the belief of striking harmony between all things. And this goes the same for food. Chinese meals are usually made with a combination of varied ingredients; from vegetables and different kinds of meat into one meal. This way, a single dish will be a contrast of different tastes, a feast for different textures and colors.

Tip # 2: Freshness is a must for Chinese cuisines so pick fresh ingredients if you are planning to make Chinese dishes at home. Stay away from canned or processed ingredients as much as you can.

Tip # 3: Find a god wok. A wok is one of the most basic cooking utensils used for Chinese dishes. This utensil actually looks more like a huge pan with side handles and a cover that is the perfect cooking pan especially for stir frying.

Tip # 4: When it comes to leafy greens and stir frying, it is best to clean them ahead of time and leave them out to dry. This is because you would not want to stir fry your veggies when wet.

Tip # 5: When cooking mixed vegetables, always cook the sturdiest and the hardest batch first and add in the softer batch and the leafy greens for the last.

So you see: Chinese cuisines are not that hard to cook at all. All you need are some simple tips and you are well on your way to enjoying great Chinese cuisines right at home!

Many people say that a Chinese meal cannot be called a real “Chinese meal” without tea. Although the Chinese were very meticulous in recording parts of their history, the origins and history of tea drinking in China is still unclear. An old rumor has it that the very first tea was created by accident, when a camellia blossom suddenly fell into a boiling cup of water owned by the emperor.

In China, tea drinking was valued more for its medicinal purpose rather than it being a good beverage to sip before or after a meal. It has been a long and established belief that drinking tea promotes good digestion – which is the very reason why most Chinese who know their tea drink it after and not before a meal. Today, tea drinking is not just considered a beverage but also an art. Many people who love tea and tea making follow certain kinds of procedures in preparation, brewing and even serving the tea.

If you go to your supermarkets today, you will find several kinds of tea flavors. But in truth, real tea only comes from a single source and that is a bush known as Camellia sinensis; the variations of which only comes in different the ways that the leaves are prepared. The more popular green tea is prepared without fermentation and thus, retains its original green color. White tea on the other hand uses very young leaves when the buds of the tree have just begun to open up. And finally, the red and black teas are prepared with fermentation which results to its darker hue.

Today, there are some teas that are mixed with other fragrances. These kinds of scents are considered to have additional medical benefits to tea drinking; the most famous of which is the Jasmine tea.

With the number of ready made drinks and health beverages that are available today, teas still remain to be one of the best choices for a healthy and delicious drink. So whether you buy it in a ready made bag or brew the leaves yourself, drinking teas will always bring you more benefits than one!

When you hear about Chop-suey, the very first things that will probably come to your mind are all those delicious vegetables, cooked and smothered in that thick rich sauce into perfection. But before you go on day dreaming about this well-loved Chinese dish, wouldn’t you like to know how this goodness made its way from China to your favorite restaurant? If you find yourself curious, then just read on and get to know this wonderful dish a little bit better!

Chop suey literally means “mixed small bits”. This is actually not a term used for the food alone, but in Chinese lingo, it is actually a word used for a kind of cooking that involved the mixing together of small sized ingredients into a delicious stew.

It was presumed that this style of cooking came to the United States in the 1870’s where the gold rush fever sent hundreds and thousands of Chinese immigrants into the west. During this year, the Chinese immigrants were also driven out from the gold mines and were scattered all over the cities of Philadelphia, Boston and New York. It was in these areas that Americans were said to have seen and tasted the very first version of the dish, known during those times as the “chow chop suey”.

After their first taste of the Chinese dish, the rest was history. Even non-Chinese were reported to have driven all the way to these areas to get a taste of Chow-chop suey. And because it was selling like hot cakes, more and more Chinese began opening restaurants serving this very same dish and along with other Chinese dishes.

Today, Chop suey has conquered not just the Americas but practically all the rest of the world. But the sad part of this is, with the emergence of fast food joints, the true taste of Chop suey is now very rare in the usual restaurants. But if you travel all the way to Chinatown, there are still some authentic Chinese food joints that make them like they used to in the old days, now that is something that we should look forward to doing!