Specialty Ingredient Guides
Here you will find guides to many of the specialty ingredients that we use, including where to find them. From Sichuan peppercorns (the most electric spice on earth!) to Chinese five spice, we've got you covered.
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Lao Gan Ma (老干妈 Old Godmother)
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How To Toast Sesame Seeds
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Chinese Black Vinegar ( Cù 醋)
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About Chinese Cauliflower (有机菜花)
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Types of Soy Sauce (酱油)
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Doubanjiang-Chili Bean Paste: Sichuan's Secret Weapon
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Guide to Chinese Eggplant
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Chinese Cinnamon (Cassia) Gui Pi 桂皮 / Ròu Guì 肉桂
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Five Spice Powder: Everything You Need to Know, Plus Recipe
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Sichuan Peppercorns (Hua Jiao): The Most Electric Spice on Earth
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Cloves (dīng xiāng 丁香)
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Guide to Types of Chinese Noodles and Wrappers
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Types of Tofu Explained