Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions:

1. Aside from the honey and water, combine the rest of the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Paddle the meat on medium for about 1 minute, until it appears to be a paste. You can also mix it by hand until you achieve the same result.
2. Place the meat in a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap with holes poked in it. Allow to marinate in the fridge overnight.
3. Preheat your oven to 250°F. In a baking tray, spread the meat until it forms a rectangular layer. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven and drain any liquid before transferring to a cutting board.
5. Flip the jerky and return to the oven to bake the other side.
6. Place the jerky on the cutting board and cut into squares.
7. Make a glaze by whisking the honey and water together. Baste the glaze over the jerky and cook it in the oven for 3-4 minutes. Flip it over and cook the other side.

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Ingredients:

• 1 pound egg or rice noodles
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons raw tahini
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil 
• 1 1/2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
• 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• Salt to taste

Instructions: 

1. Cook the noodles according to the instructions given by the manufacturer, but make sure they are still a little chewy when you finish cooking. Drain the noodles and rinse them well with cold water.
2. Toss the noodles with an oil of your choice to prevent them from sticking together.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, tahini, peanut butter, honey, ginger, garlic, sriracha, and salt into a creamy sauce. If the sauce seems too thick and difficult to stir, add a teaspoon at a time of cold water.
4. Pour the noodles into the bowl with the sesame sauce and toss well to coat each noodle with sauce. Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with the peanuts.

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But, if you feel like you’re not satisfied with the amount of sauce your lo mein order came with tonight, don’t fret. You can make your lo mein much more flavorful easily with this extra tip. All you have to do is make your own sauce super fast, heat everything together, and you have yourself the perfect lo mein.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of chicken broth, either regular or low sodium
• Four tablespoons of soy sauce, either regular or low sodium
• Two tablespoons of hoisin sauce
• Two tablespoons of oyster sauce
• Two teaspoons of sesame oil
• Three or four teaspoons of corn starch, start with three and check the consistency
• One green onion

Recipe

1. Whisk together all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl with a whisk or a fork.
2. Add the already made lo mein into a wok or large skillet over medium or medium-high heat to start heating it up.
3. Pour over the sauce and cook for about 3-5 minutes until the sauce has gotten absorbed into the noodles.
4. Chop up the green onion to garnish.
5. Plate the noodles, top with the sliced green onion, and enjoy!

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These are some of the more general principles of the tradition.

Balance is Everything

Balance is the core principle of Chinese cuisine and medicine. It is believed that a healthy body is one that has a proper balance of things. In winter, too much yin is in the body and more yang is needed. In summer, the opposite is true. These means that nutritional needs change with the seasons.

Medicinal Herbs

The Chinese often add certain herbs or animal parts to help heal disease and aid strength. Ginger, for example, is thought to help nausea and cramping and has been used to treat such symptoms for thousands of years.

How You Eat Matters Too

When it comes to traditional Chinese medicine eating practices, how you eat is as important as what you eat. One is encouraged to sit down and eat in a quiet place, not engaging with TV or a noisy environment. Food must be chewed thoroughly and eaten slowly. Attention must be paid to the meal and not to surrounding distractions.

The post The General Principles Of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Cusine appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Soy Sauce

Soy sauce truly is a staple of Chinese cuisine. Light soy sauce is the perfect dipping sauce for dumplings or the ideal ingredient to add a saltier flavor to your dish.

Chinkiang vinegar

Chinkiang vinegar is a good alternative to soy sauce. It has a richer flavor and is used in a variety of dishes. It’s a great way to add a more authentic taste to your noodles or salad.

Toasted Sesame Oil

If you enjoy the nutty flavor to your favorite Chinese dish, it probably contains sesame oil. When you use it, make sure to add it in at the end as it will burn at a high burning point.

Five Spice Powder

Five Spice Powder is the best thing since sliced bread. It is aromatic, flavorsome and adds a kick to just about any dish.

Sichuan Peppercorn

If it’s the spice you like, sichuan peppercorn is used in most Chinese dishes. It is known as the “numbing spice” and causes that tingly feeling in your mouth. Use with caution!

The post 5 Condiments You Need In Your Cupboard If You Love Chinese Cuisine appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients

The ingredients for the stir-fry are:
2 tablespoons five spice powder
15 oz extra firm tofu
1 chopped green bell pepper
1 chopped yellow pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil
salt
1 bunch green beans
2 chopped carrots
2 fresh red chili peppers

For the sauce you should get:
1 inch minced ginger
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 cloves minced garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

To start making the Szechuan tofu, you need to cut the tofu into small cubes. Make the sauce by mixing the honey, soy sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, and garlic.

Pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil on a skillet and wait until it’s hot. Add the five spice powder and mix it for 2 minutes. Include the salt and tofu, then leave it on the stove for 3 to 4 minutes. Place it on a plate.

With the 2 remaining spoons of olive oil, cook the vegetables. Stir-fry them for 4 to 5 minutes. When they are done, add them to the tofu. You can also serve this meal with rice or quinoa.

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Ingredients:

The ingredient list includes 4 cups cooked beef, 2 teaspoons butter, 8 ounces egg noodles, kosher salt, pepper, 3-inch carrots peeled and sliced into 1/2 pieces, 6 cups beef broth, 1 finely diced yellow onion, 3-inch stalks of celery sliced into 1/2 pieces, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. You should cut the beef into larger pieces.

Instructions:

You should start by getting a stock pot where you’ll add the butter. Include the salt, pepper, and onion. Cook them for 3 to 5 minutes. When the onion is done, you can combine the celery, carrots and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Include the beef broth and wait for the beef noodle soup to simmer. Once it does, add the beef pieces let it simmer for 15 minutes.

When those 15 minutes are up, pour the noodles. The water should start boiling, and you should follow the instructions for the noodles. You can add extra seasoning according to your taste. Top it off with parsley. Bon appetit!

The post Super-Easy Beef Noodle Soup Recipe appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

France

France is without a doubt one of the best countries for foodies, so make sure you’ll check it out. Their sophisticated cuisine is all about interesting specialties, good wine, quality cheese, and surprising pairings. 

Spain

Spain is a heaven for foodies! If you are a huge food lover, this should be your next destination. From the tasty churros, fresh seafood, to the best sangria, this country has quite a diverse kitchen.

China

Everyone who loves Chinese food should try to visit one of the most exciting countries for foodies. There’s literally everything you can and cannot imagine in China. 

Italy

The home of pasta, pizza, and risotto is ready to welcome you any day and any time. Italy is one of those places where you get the full experience. Interesting culture, history and amazing restaurants on every corner. 

Greece

Stunning Greece has so much more to offer than just the most breath-taking beaches. Their kitchen is all about fresh sea food, that is often cooked right in front of you. 

The post 5 Most Exciting Countries for Foodies appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

One of the great things about this recipe is that most of the ingredients are most likely in your kitchen already!

Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, optional

Getting Started

Once you’ve collected the ingredients, heat the 2 cups chicken broth and 2 cups water in a 2-quart saucepan to a boil. Once boiling, add the 1 1/2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts. After adding the chicken, lower the saucepan to a medium heat. Continue to cook the chicken at this temperature for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the juices run clear at the center. You can check this by cutting into the thickest part of the center of the meat.

Remove the chicken and place aside in a large bowl to cool. Discard any poaching liquids at this point.

Sauteé Your Vegetables

Next, place 1 teaspoon of oil in a 10-inch skillet and place over a medium heat. Once heated, add the 6 stalks of celery (cut into thin 1-inch strips), 1 cup grated carrots, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir. Cook the vegetables over the medium heat until the vegetables display a crisp-tenderness.

Shred the chicken (best accomplished with 2 forks). Combine shredded chicken with the sautéed vegetables. Add the finely chopped onions, 1/4 cup pepper sauce, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and the 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese.

The post Get A Kick Out Of These Egg Rolls At Your Next Gathering! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions:

1. Aside from the honey and water, combine the rest of the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Paddle the meat on medium for about 1 minute, until it appears to be a paste. You can also mix it by hand until you achieve the same result.
2. Place the meat in a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap with holes poked in it. Allow to marinate in the fridge overnight.
3. Preheat your oven to 250°F. In a baking tray, spread the meat until it forms a rectangular layer. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven and drain any liquid before transferring to a cutting board.
5. Flip the jerky and return to the oven to bake the other side.
6. Place the jerky on the cutting board and cut into squares.
7. Make a glaze by whisking the honey and water together. Baste the glaze over the jerky and cook it in the oven for 3-4 minutes. Flip it over and cook the other side.

The post How to Cook Chinese BBQ Pork Jerky appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound egg or rice noodles
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons raw tahini
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil 
• 1 1/2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
• 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• Salt to taste

Instructions: 

1. Cook the noodles according to the instructions given by the manufacturer, but make sure they are still a little chewy when you finish cooking. Drain the noodles and rinse them well with cold water.
2. Toss the noodles with an oil of your choice to prevent them from sticking together.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, tahini, peanut butter, honey, ginger, garlic, sriracha, and salt into a creamy sauce. If the sauce seems too thick and difficult to stir, add a teaspoon at a time of cold water.
4. Pour the noodles into the bowl with the sesame sauce and toss well to coat each noodle with sauce. Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with the peanuts.

The post How To Make Take-Out Style Chinese Sesame Noodles appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

But, if you feel like you’re not satisfied with the amount of sauce your lo mein order came with tonight, don’t fret. You can make your lo mein much more flavorful easily with this extra tip. All you have to do is make your own sauce super fast, heat everything together, and you have yourself the perfect lo mein.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of chicken broth, either regular or low sodium
• Four tablespoons of soy sauce, either regular or low sodium
• Two tablespoons of hoisin sauce
• Two tablespoons of oyster sauce
• Two teaspoons of sesame oil
• Three or four teaspoons of corn starch, start with three and check the consistency
• One green onion

Recipe

1. Whisk together all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl with a whisk or a fork.
2. Add the already made lo mein into a wok or large skillet over medium or medium-high heat to start heating it up.
3. Pour over the sauce and cook for about 3-5 minutes until the sauce has gotten absorbed into the noodles.
4. Chop up the green onion to garnish.
5. Plate the noodles, top with the sliced green onion, and enjoy!

The post Get Your Takeout Lo Mein Even Saucier With This Tip appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

These are some of the more general principles of the tradition.

Balance is Everything

Balance is the core principle of Chinese cuisine and medicine. It is believed that a healthy body is one that has a proper balance of things. In winter, too much yin is in the body and more yang is needed. In summer, the opposite is true. These means that nutritional needs change with the seasons.

Medicinal Herbs

The Chinese often add certain herbs or animal parts to help heal disease and aid strength. Ginger, for example, is thought to help nausea and cramping and has been used to treat such symptoms for thousands of years.

How You Eat Matters Too

When it comes to traditional Chinese medicine eating practices, how you eat is as important as what you eat. One is encouraged to sit down and eat in a quiet place, not engaging with TV or a noisy environment. Food must be chewed thoroughly and eaten slowly. Attention must be paid to the meal and not to surrounding distractions.

The post The General Principles Of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Cusine appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Soy Sauce

Soy sauce truly is a staple of Chinese cuisine. Light soy sauce is the perfect dipping sauce for dumplings or the ideal ingredient to add a saltier flavor to your dish.

Chinkiang vinegar

Chinkiang vinegar is a good alternative to soy sauce. It has a richer flavor and is used in a variety of dishes. It’s a great way to add a more authentic taste to your noodles or salad.

Toasted Sesame Oil

If you enjoy the nutty flavor to your favorite Chinese dish, it probably contains sesame oil. When you use it, make sure to add it in at the end as it will burn at a high burning point.

Five Spice Powder

Five Spice Powder is the best thing since sliced bread. It is aromatic, flavorsome and adds a kick to just about any dish.

Sichuan Peppercorn

If it’s the spice you like, sichuan peppercorn is used in most Chinese dishes. It is known as the “numbing spice” and causes that tingly feeling in your mouth. Use with caution!

The post 5 Condiments You Need In Your Cupboard If You Love Chinese Cuisine appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients

The ingredients for the stir-fry are:
2 tablespoons five spice powder
15 oz extra firm tofu
1 chopped green bell pepper
1 chopped yellow pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil
salt
1 bunch green beans
2 chopped carrots
2 fresh red chili peppers

For the sauce you should get:
1 inch minced ginger
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 cloves minced garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

To start making the Szechuan tofu, you need to cut the tofu into small cubes. Make the sauce by mixing the honey, soy sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, and garlic.

Pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil on a skillet and wait until it’s hot. Add the five spice powder and mix it for 2 minutes. Include the salt and tofu, then leave it on the stove for 3 to 4 minutes. Place it on a plate.

With the 2 remaining spoons of olive oil, cook the vegetables. Stir-fry them for 4 to 5 minutes. When they are done, add them to the tofu. You can also serve this meal with rice or quinoa.

The post Vegetarians Will Love This Szechuan Tofu Recipe appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

The ingredient list includes 4 cups cooked beef, 2 teaspoons butter, 8 ounces egg noodles, kosher salt, pepper, 3-inch carrots peeled and sliced into 1/2 pieces, 6 cups beef broth, 1 finely diced yellow onion, 3-inch stalks of celery sliced into 1/2 pieces, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. You should cut the beef into larger pieces.

Instructions:

You should start by getting a stock pot where you’ll add the butter. Include the salt, pepper, and onion. Cook them for 3 to 5 minutes. When the onion is done, you can combine the celery, carrots and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Include the beef broth and wait for the beef noodle soup to simmer. Once it does, add the beef pieces let it simmer for 15 minutes.

When those 15 minutes are up, pour the noodles. The water should start boiling, and you should follow the instructions for the noodles. You can add extra seasoning according to your taste. Top it off with parsley. Bon appetit!

The post Super-Easy Beef Noodle Soup Recipe appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

France

France is without a doubt one of the best countries for foodies, so make sure you’ll check it out. Their sophisticated cuisine is all about interesting specialties, good wine, quality cheese, and surprising pairings. 

Spain

Spain is a heaven for foodies! If you are a huge food lover, this should be your next destination. From the tasty churros, fresh seafood, to the best sangria, this country has quite a diverse kitchen.

China

Everyone who loves Chinese food should try to visit one of the most exciting countries for foodies. There’s literally everything you can and cannot imagine in China. 

Italy

The home of pasta, pizza, and risotto is ready to welcome you any day and any time. Italy is one of those places where you get the full experience. Interesting culture, history and amazing restaurants on every corner. 

Greece

Stunning Greece has so much more to offer than just the most breath-taking beaches. Their kitchen is all about fresh sea food, that is often cooked right in front of you. 

The post 5 Most Exciting Countries for Foodies appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

One of the great things about this recipe is that most of the ingredients are most likely in your kitchen already!

Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, optional

Getting Started

Once you’ve collected the ingredients, heat the 2 cups chicken broth and 2 cups water in a 2-quart saucepan to a boil. Once boiling, add the 1 1/2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts. After adding the chicken, lower the saucepan to a medium heat. Continue to cook the chicken at this temperature for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the juices run clear at the center. You can check this by cutting into the thickest part of the center of the meat.

Remove the chicken and place aside in a large bowl to cool. Discard any poaching liquids at this point.

Sauteé Your Vegetables

Next, place 1 teaspoon of oil in a 10-inch skillet and place over a medium heat. Once heated, add the 6 stalks of celery (cut into thin 1-inch strips), 1 cup grated carrots, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir. Cook the vegetables over the medium heat until the vegetables display a crisp-tenderness.

Shred the chicken (best accomplished with 2 forks). Combine shredded chicken with the sautéed vegetables. Add the finely chopped onions, 1/4 cup pepper sauce, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and the 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese.

The post Get A Kick Out Of These Egg Rolls At Your Next Gathering! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.