PC China 11, Mike Levy has published a book, Kosher Chinese, all about his Peace Corps experience in Guiyang, Guizhou. Check out this great article they did on him in Gothamist. He’s going to be touring his book throughout the summer, so try to catch him in:
chinkerfly
Jul 162011
Dec 282010
“Beyond Cabbage was conceived as a method of familiarizing members of the American community with local foods. The following guidebook is the result of investigations of local markets, discussions with members of the Beijing lay and scientific communities and referrals to numerous books on Chinese foods and cooking. This guidebook is not intended to serve as a cookbook, although it does contain some cooking suggestions. From the information contained in the book, it should be easier to adapt them for use in your favorite recipes.
Dec 282010
1 jin* doufu (white)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped nuts or seeds
¼ cup onions, finely chopped
1-2 Tbs of your favorite herbs
2-4 Tbs mayonnaise
salt/pepper
Dec 282010
½ jin* doufu (white)
minced leafy veggies (optional)
2 green onions
1” ginger, smashed
½ cup flour
1/3 cup starch
1 Tbs soy sauce
hua jiao to taste
la jiao paste to taste
salt to taste
Dec 282010
Tofu braised in red sauce, also known as: Hong Shao Doufu 红烧豆腐
½ jin* doufu(white)
2 Tbs oil
la jiao paste to taste
4 sliced garlic cloves
1 green onion, cut into 1” pieces
2 Tbs starch in 2 Tbs cool water
salt to taste
Dec 282010
Also known as: Mapo Doufu 麻婆豆腐
1 jin* doufu (white)
2 liang** ground pork
5 Tbs oil
3 Tbs chopped ginger
¼ cup broad bean paste
1 Tbs black pepper
la jiao to taste
salt to taste
2 Tbs soy
2 Tbs starch in 2 T cold water
4 stalks green onion, chopped
hua jiao to taste
Dec 272010
Blatant self-promotion aside, if you’re travelling to Chongqing this website: http://www.thechonx.com is a must visit. Even though I put it together back in 2007 it’s still the most comprehensive English guide to Chongqing available on the interwebs. While you’re there have some Dapanji and Shancheng for me!
Dec 272010
For smart phone users the app created by Pleco is a wonderful for learning Chinese. Download it from their site, it’s free! http://www.pleco.com/
This Yahoo! Group: RPCVnetwork appears to be a particularly good resource for RPCVs who are looking for work. Subscribe to their updates to receive regular job postings at home and abroad. It picks up where the Peace Corps Hotline leaves off.
Jun 282009
This post is for those who were raised on canned corn and green beans. Or those whose Western food education has led them to believe that all vegetables must be served raw or steamed till bland and flavorless. In China, vegetables usually take center stage in the various dishes you’ll find there and John over at Sinosplice lays it out for us with words and pictures. Be sure to click on each of the photos to see the Chinese name of each dish! Prepare to expand your veggie horizons: 10 Vegetables China Taught Me To Love
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