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Pickles and Tea Adventures in Asian American Cooking

How to: Buy Cheaper Cuts of Meat and Save Money on Groceries

17 Oct, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Meat, Tips and techniques

In today’s uncertain economy, we're all looking for ways to cut down on the monthly grocery bill. One way I try is to reduce the dollar amount spent on meats, by far the most expensive ingredient in my bill. I do this in one of two...

Homemade: Sambal Oelek (and a Chili Paste Comparison)

13 Oct, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Condiments, Indonesian

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5 Secrets to Making Fabulous Fried Rice

07 Oct, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Chinese, Comfort food

Everyone loves fried rice! I know, I know, it’s a bold statement to make. I don’t think it’s a stretch though. Just think about the infinite permutations worldwide. Examples include: Indonesian nasi goreng, Thai pineapple fried rice, Filipino garlic fried rice (siningag), and that’s only in...

Ingredient Spotlight: Shanghai Bok Choy

05 Oct, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Appetizers, Chinese, Tips and techniques, Vegetable

Doesn’t this vegetable look familiar? You can find it at just about every corner grocery store and you probably know it by another name: baby bok choy. In fact, its proper name is Shanghai bok choy or green stem bok choy. True bok choy has snow-white...

How to Choose a Durian and Open it

28 Sep, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Tips and techniques

The durian is one of my favorite fruits, although at 357 calories and 13g of fat per 1 cup serving, it isn’t exactly as nutritious or as good for you as say, an apple. Hence, I don’t have it very often. Plus, I can’t finish an...

Stocking a Gluten-free Asian Pantry

06 Jul, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Chinese, Sauces

A few years ago, my friend randomly mentioned that her mom has a stash of wheat-free soy sauce kept in a safe place at her neighborhood Chinese restaurant. And every time she goes there the owners whip out the bottle and happily prepare her favorite...

Paperback here we come …

02 Feb, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Uncategorized

If you could see me now, you'd notice my cheeks are red ***blush*** and the very embarrassed look on my face ...

Asian ingredients at your fingertips

17 Aug, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Uncategorized

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Welcome to the World …

04 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Uncategorized

Isaac Aragorn Wheatley, born February 20th Hello. My name is Isaac! My mommy is busy taking care of me day and night so she won't be blogging for awhile. In the meantime, please enjoy these articles: The  Way of Tea in Asian Cultures Grabbing the Tiger by the...

Chinese New Year Cake

05 Feb, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Celebrations, Chinese, Food traditions

New year cake and mandarin oranges are two standards eaten during Chinese New Year's My family doesn’t celebrate Chinese New Year in a big way. In fact, my dad has always insisted we are NOT Chinese. My siblings and I always took that statement with a...

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