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Burdock Roots

burdock root

Burdock is a root vegetable and an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Originally grown in Northern Asia, much loved in Japan, it is gaining (and regaining) popularity as a food ingredient in many parts of Asia, and beyond.

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A Practical Guide to Buying Wood Ear Mushrooms

Wood ear / Jews ear mushrooms

Known as Wood-ears in Chinese (木耳), Auricularia auricula-judae (Judae’s ear) are one of the most common culinary fungi in Chinese cuisine for its beautifully succulent texture and a multitude of health benefits.

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How to Save Wood-Ear Mushrooms that Smells?

Last Updated July 22nd, 2021

Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms

One of the biggest complaints about (black) Wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia auricula-judae) I hear is that they smell horrible. In fact, Wood-ears do not have any obvious smell of their own. The pungent and acidic smell is likely fromt too much sulfur dioxide.

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Kombu Kelp

June 2nd, 2021

Rehydrated Kombu Kelp (seaweed))

Kombu is one of the most, if not the most, commonly used seaweed in Chinese and Japanese home cooking. Apart from being a great source of iodine and many other nutrients, its beautiful texture, intense umami taste and ease of store and use make it a very popular choice for soups and salads.

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Shiitake Mushrooms -Fresh or Dried?

Last updated: March 31, 2021

Fresh Shiitake mushrooms or Dried Shiitake mushrooms

Are fresh Shiitake mushrooms better than the dried ones? Can one substitute the other? In this post, let’s look at the characteristics of both fresh and dried Shiitake which make each of them uniquely suitable for different types of cooking.

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