While Americans tend to think of bamboo in terms of couches and chairs, Asian cultures view it as food: tender, young bamboo shoots make tasty additions to curries and stir-frys. While they aren’t captivating on their own–they have a starchy, rather bland flavor (like potatoes)–they pair nicely with everything from mushrooms to meat. And since [...]
I love snap peas and I love shrimp, so I thought, “Why not combine them?” And with the addition of the water chestnuts and baby corn, this stir fry hinges on the exotic. (Note: you’ll find the water chestnuts in the Asian food section at the grocery store. You might have to search a bit [...]
The array of noodles available nowadays in the grocery store is stunning–everything from linguini to Spätzle to udon. Knowing which one to choose can be frustrating, particularly if you have special diet concerns (those who can’t eat gluten or are on a low-carb diet). Here is a breakdown of the six most-common Asian noodles: – [...]
