When it comes to Chinese food, eight regional cuisines make up the essence of almost all of its styles and flavors. These regional cuisines are different from province to province. Today we will go to 4 different households to experience 4 different gourmet cuisines – Cantonese, Hunan, Jiangsu and Zhejiang.… Continue Reading PREMIERE! The Top 8 Chinese Regional Cuisines Part 1 | EP23 Open China

Last time, we went to 4 different households and experienced 4 different gourmet regional cuisines out of the 8, which are Cantonese, Hunan, Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Today, we will take you to another 4 households to show you Shandong, Fujian, Szechuan and Anhui cuisines. Who’s ready to get ‘em all?… Continue Reading The Top 8 Chinese Regional Cuisines Part 2 | EP25 Open China

In this episode of Bringing Oppa Around Singapore, Nic plays tour guide to our Korean-Australian colleague Stephen and brings him to Singapore’s iconic Chinatown, where he introduced him to the best food in Chinatown! Address of locations: 1. Tong Heng Confectionery 285 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058833 Opening Hours: 9am… Continue Reading Bringing Oppa Around Singapore: Best Chinatown Food Guide | EP 2

When it comes to Sichuan cuisine, what would you think of first? Mapo tofu, boiled fish or spicy chicken? Most of us have the impression that Sichuan Cuisine is only “ma”(numb) and “la”(spicy). ….You may not know this, but Sichuan cuisine is about the taste of a hundred dishes: A… Continue Reading Ep3 – Sichuan cuisine = 'Ma La'???

Missed our Eat China special that aired on the Asian Food Network? Enjoy the full episodes right here. There’s not just one type of Chinese food. This is Eat China, where we dissect Chinese cuisine region by region to understand the sheer variety of flavors and techniques that have evolved… Continue Reading Eat China Special: Spicy Sichuan (E2)

Spice addicts love mala. Wonder what the science behind that is? Also, how did the sensation become the hallmark of Sichuan cuisine? This is the sixth episode of our new season of “Eat China: Back to Basics,” where we answer burning questions you might have about Chinese food. Don’t miss… Continue Reading Why Is Mala so Addictive? All about This Numbing Spicy Sensation | Eat China: Back to Basics S4E6

The ever popular Sichuan Mapo Tofu! If you’re a bit on the fence about tofu, this is definitely one of the best ‘gateway tofu’ dishes. This dish is the “Mala” flavor profile, meaning that it’s going to feature a combination of heat and that characteristic numbing flavor of the Sichuan… Continue Reading How to Make Authentic Chinese Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)

Fuchsia introduces what is arguably Sichuan’s most famous flavor, known as málà, or “numbing and spicy,” via a recipe for Boiled Beef in Fiery Sauce from her book, The Food of Sichuan. It features the enlivening combination of Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chili peppers that produce a wonderful tingling… Continue Reading Fuchsia Dunlop & Sichuan Flavors: Málà (Numbing & Spicy) | Boiled Beef in Fiery Sauce | Serious Eats

Sichuan is known for its love of spice. It’s the birthplace of mala hot pot, mapo tofu, and dandan noodles—all made with copious amounts of chili and peppercorn. How did this region come to fall in love with spicy food, and what are the core ingredients? This is the fifth… Continue Reading How Did Sichuan Fall In Love With Spice? – Eat China (S1E5)

Chinese food is much more than just stir-fry, noodles, and dumplings. In this video, we break down Chinese food into roughly four schools—north, south, east, and west—and explain what makes them different. This is the first episode in a 13-part series on Chinese food (we know, it’s a lot). Stay… Continue Reading Chinese Food 101: North vs. South vs. East vs. West – Eat China (S1E1)