Blog Posts - Chinese Soup
Chinese Leaf Mustard Noodles 雪菜肉丝汤面

Good with rice but better with noodles? Did I say? For a rainy day like today, anything soupy and warm is every comfort you could ever imagine. Noodles with Chinese Leaf Mustard and Shredded Pork 雪菜肉丝汤面 is a popular noodle dish in many...
by teczcape - an escape to food on Nov 8, 2012
Silkie Chicken with American Ginseng and Caterpillar Fungus 冬虫夏草

I intended to post an entry a week ago but while I was drafting our electricity went off because of Hurricane Sandy.We're living in dark for 6 days but luckily our home and life has been back to normal now..The weather is super cold now.Drinking herb...
by My Asian Kitchen on Nov 8, 2012
Bartail Flathead Fish

Ingredient Name: Bartail Flathead Fish Traditional Chinese Name: 牛鰍 (niú qiū) What is this? This flat headed fish and flat bodied fish is found within the Asian/Indian regions (and South East Asia) The fish ...
by The Chinese Soup Lady on Oct 30, 2012
Homemade Soy Milk

Making soy milk at home is not really hard..You don't needs to have special soy milk maker to make this delicious healthy drink.All you needs is a blender,a large size white clothes, large sieve and a large stock pot..I think I has problem...
by My Asian Kitchen on Oct 28, 2012
Chinese Yam with Apples and Corn in Chicken Broth

Soup Name: Chinese Yam with Apples and Corn in Chicken Broth (with Ginger) Traditional Chinese Name: 蘋果玉米淮山雞湯 (píng guǒ yù mǐ huái shān jī tāng) Introduction: A simple, clean chicken broth with just a hint ...
by The Chinese Soup Lady on Oct 23, 2012
Green Papaya, Fish & Dried Octopus Soup

Soup Name: Green Papaya, Fish & Dried Octopus Soup Traditional Chinese Name: 木瓜魚湯 (mù gua yú tāng) Introduction: A popular and very common soup for confinement, but not limited to this special group of ...
by The Chinese Soup Lady on Oct 17, 2012
Wood Ear & Red Dates Tea

Soup Name: Wood Ear & Red Dates Tea Traditional Chinese Name: 木耳红枣茶 (mu er hóng zǎo chá) Introduction: This tea is posted as a post natal/confinement tea and is drank only within the first ...
by The Chinese Soup Lady on Oct 16, 2012
What's Cooking? Soups ON!!!

Hi there!It's time for What's Cooking!Well the chill is in the air here in NJ so there is nothing better than a big bowl of piping HOT soup!Here are some delicious and sometimes very unique creations to ladle up for your next meal...add a salad.
by TheCottageMarket on Oct 14, 2012
Loofah in Rich Tomato Broth 丝瓜番茄汤

Never be stingy on tomatoes. It makes more sense to use them generously especially when they are in season. Look at that rich almost-creamy lycopene-rich tomato broth that was made from three medium-sized tomatoes - it makes a simple vegetarian bro...
by teczcape - an escape to food on Sep 19, 2012
Wintermelon with Lotus Leaf and Corn in Pork Broth

Soup Name: Wintermelon with Lotus Leaf and Corn in Pork Broth Traditional Chinese Name: 冬瓜湯 (dōng guā tāng) Introduction: There is one particular day in the summer where the Chinese call it ...
by The Chinese Soup Lady on Aug 5, 2012
Chives Shrimp-Meatballs Soup 韭菜鲜虾肉丸蛋花汤

Ended up with more filling than wraps after making boiled dumplings? Make chives meatballs from the remaining filling. Then make a quickie chive egg-drop soup and gently cook the meatballs in the soup. This is Chive Shrimp-and-Meatballs in a Chi...
by teczcape - an escape to food on Jun 27, 2012
Abalone in Chicken Soup

Soup Name: Abalone in Chicken Soup Traditional Chinese Name: 鮑魚清雞湯 (bào yú qīng jī tāng) Introduction: This soup is a powered up version of the Chicken Herbal Soup. Packed with the natural sea-sweetness of ...
by The Chinese Soup Lady on Jun 10, 2012
Lotus Root with Dried Octopus in Chicken Soup

Soup Name: Lotus Root with Dried Octopus in Chicken Soup Traditional Chinese Name: 章魚幹蓮藕雞湯 (zhāng yú gàn liánǒu jī tāng) Introduction: This is a simple, easy-to-make soup that doesn’t require many ingredients. It’s .
by The Chinese Soup Lady on May 31, 2012
Chinese Watercress Gojiberry Soup 西洋菜枸杞子鸡汤

For some reason (probably habitual - if you start to eat something less often, you tend to eat them less often), I have used less pork in my cooking and usually substitute pork with chicken when meat is called for. Of course, pork and chicken don't t...
by teczcape - an escape to food on May 31, 2012
Arrowroot and Water Chestnuts Vegetarian Soup

Soup Name: Arrowroot and Water Chestnuts Vegetarian Soup Traditional Chinese Name: 馬蹄粉葛湯 (mǎtí fěn gé tāng) Introduction: This soup is great for heated bodies and sore throats. It is mildly cooling, but extremely ...
by The Chinese Soup Lady on May 11, 2012
Chive and Egg-Drop Soup - 韭菜蛋花汤

You think that making dumplings is a chore (it does take some time up-front esp. the wrapping part). Think again. The dumplings can be made ahead and frozen, so it can be a time-saver if you prepare and plan well. When hunger calls, just boil w...
by teczcape - an escape to food on May 10, 2012
Winter Melon ,Dried Oyster and Pork Rib in Soup

When we landed back from California right after we picked up our car,I told hubby it's good idea for me to do some food shopping in Queens since we arrived early at La Guardia Airport.It's to save me time to go down to Queen again.It's not only...
by My Asian Kitchen on May 8, 2012
Razor Clam in Udon Soup

I have this post for awhile but didn't have the chance to post until now.During cold winter I tried to consume more hot food or hot soup to warm up my body.I have love and hate relationship with winter.Long story short,I bought a bunch of udon noodle...
by My Asian Kitchen on Apr 21, 2012
Clear Mushroom (Shiitake, Woodear) Soup - 菇类清汤

When I conjured the image of this clear mushroom soup (coincidentally, a dish conceptualized while cooking Mushrooms with Udon), there came Chef Ming Tsai in Dr. Oz show talking about a super mushroomy soup for super immunity Pureed thick cre...
by teczcape - an escape to food on Apr 19, 2012
Vegetarian Snow Pear and Corn Soup

Soup Name: Vegetarian Snow Pear and Corn Soup Traditional Chinese Name: 雪梨玉米湯 (xuě lí yù mǐ tāng) Introduction: This simple, clean and very sweet soup is great for people with sore throats or ...
by The Chinese Soup Lady on Apr 8, 2012