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Chinese
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "The Road Home" Dim Sum Recipes & Photos 
 A group of recipes for this Chinese form of small plate dishes. Includes recipes for dumplings, shrimp toast, pork-filled buns, and spring rolls. Also includes photos of various dim sum dishes. From ThingsAsian.com, "a collection of articles, facts, artwork, photographs and maps of various countries of Asia." http://www.thingsasian.com/stories-photos/3228 Topics: Photograph Collections: Regional, Recipes by Region Last updated Dec 21, 2006 Dim Sum
A brief introduction to this Chinese form of small plate meals, usually served in restaurants. "Most dim sum foods are savory pastries — steamed or fried dumplings, filled buns, noodles. There are also sweet pastries, vegetables, [and] meats. ... Servers push carts, loaded with a variety of foods, through the dining room, past the customers, who keep an eye out for appealing dishes." Also includes a list of typical dim sum dishes. From CuisineNet. http://www.cuisinenet.com/digest/region/china/dimsum_intro.shtml Topics: Recipes by Region Last updated May 3, 2005 Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart, Beginner's Guide
This article provides a brief history of this Chinese form of small plate meals known as "dim sum (Cantonese) or dian xin (Mandarin) [and which] means 'a little bit of heart'." Includes information about the types of dishes served, types of tea available, and dim sum customs and etiquette. Also includes an index of the descriptions of dozens of dim sum dishes. From a Cantonese Internet radio station. http://www.hkvpradio.com/rhythm/dining/dimsum/ Topics: Recipes by Region, Society & Social Science Last updated Jul 31, 2005 Feast of the Hungry Ghosts
Article about the festival held during the seventh month of the lunar calendar (around August) in Buddhist and Taoist communities in China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Includes recipes for dishes such as ginger date wontons, green onion cakes, and noodle dumplings and cabbage. From a food columnist and cookbook author. http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/kgk/1099/kgk103099.html Topics: Agriculture, Faiths, Food & Cooking, Holidays and Observances Individually, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region, Recreation, Recreation, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 28, 2005 Foodspk.com
Find hundreds of Indo-Pakistani recipes, as well as Chinese, English (British), Italian, American, Arabic, and Mexican dishes. Searchable, or browse by cuisine and type of dish. Includes a food glossary, weights and measures conversion table (most recipes use metric measurements), and information on food safety, calories, and nutrition. Provides an illustrated list of spices and foods in both English and Urdu. A few misspellings, but overall a toothsome site. http://www.foodspk.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States Last updated Jan 9, 2006 Global Gourmet
Browse international recipes and cooking traditions by country or region. The recipes database is also searchable. "Each nation has a Backgrounder that explains the cultural, historical and geographical influences, as well as What to Eat, Menu Guides and, in some cases, special reports on holidays or unique customs, like finger tapping in Chinese tea houses or the tomato fights of Tomatina, Spain." Includes a calculator for converting U.S. and metric cooking measures. http://www.globalgourmet.com/ Topics: Holidays by Region, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region Last updated May 25, 2005 Morning Comfort
"From Irish oatmeal to Chinese congee to Mexican champurrado, every cuisine offers steaming bowls of cereal to stave off winter's chill." This article provides a list of international porridges made from rice, corn, oats, wheat, and more. Includes recipes for turkey jook, cream of wheat, a Thai congee, champurrado (chocolate atole), and a Filipino rice porridge. From the Web site for the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2005/01/05/FDGCPAJ6AM1.DTL Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States Last updated Jan 18, 2005 San Francisco Chinatown: Autumn Moon Festival
The Moon Festival is celebrated annually in Asian communities around the world (in mid-to-late September, on Western calendars). Based on the Chinese lunar calendar, this event is sometimes referred to as the Autumn Festival or Harvest Moon Festival. Find dragon and Moon Goddess legends, a recipe for the traditional moon cakes, and photographs from a local celebration. http://www.moonfestival.org/ Topics: Astronomy, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, Recipes by Region, Recreation, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 16, 2005 The World of Spices With Ann Wilder
Features articles on topics related to spices, such as the types of black pepper, making spice rubs, uses of salt, the Sichuan pepper in Chinese cuisine, and storage of herbs and spices. From a chef and owner of a spice company. http://www.barbecuen.com/spicecol.htm Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Recipes by Region Last updated May 27, 2005 |
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