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How to Prepare a Sumptuous Hot Pot (Steamboat) Feast 火锅

How to Prepare a Sumptuous Hot Pot (Steamboat) Feast 火锅

February 8, 2010

Everything you need to know (equipment, cutlery, soup bases, ingredients, dipping sauces etc) to host the most yummy hotpot (aka steamboat) meal.

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Birthday Longevity Noodles 长寿面

Birthday Longevity Noodles 长寿面

August 23, 2009

Asians have the tradition of eating longevity noodles on their birthdays. It is believed that eating these noodles is auspicious as the long strands of noodles symbolize a long life. Here’s my simple home version and recipe.

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Abalone Chicken Congee

Abalone Chicken Congee

January 25, 2009

Chinese love to consume abalone during the Lunar New Year festive season because like pineapples, abalone sounds auspicious. It is a common addition to the steamboat during reunion dinner but if you have a spare can or two, why not venture using it out of steamboat, and try this delicious and hearty bowl of abalone porridge?

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