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 Egg drop soup or Danhuatang is a very popular Chinese home cooking dish. Nowadays, it has becomes so popular that you can even find it throughout Chinese restaurants in the US. Serve: 6 people Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10…
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Rich, meltingly tender pork belly meets sweet, starchy taro in kau yuk, a traditional Hakka dish from China’s southern Guangdong Province. Slices of pork belly and taro are fried, layered into a bowl to steam for…
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Mantou or Chinese steamed bun is eaten as a staple food in the northern parts of China. It's airy, spongy, and soft. Who can resist a delicious homemade Mantou? Makes 6 to 8 pieces Prep time: 30 minutes Rest time: 45…
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AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France—Corinne Micchi is a ballet teacher. On Thursday, April 4, she enjoyed discovering Shen Yun’s classical Chinese dance at the Grand Théâtre de Provence. “I was very, very thrilled with the very visual…
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Sweet and sour fish is a popular Chinese restaurant and home cooking dish. The fish is served whole, first lightly battered and deep-fried for flaky-tender meat and crispy skin, then doused in a bright, glossy, sweet, and tangy sauce…
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SEATTLE—Regina Glenn returned to see Shen Yun Performing Arts for the fourth time at the Marion Oliver McCaw Hall during the evening performance on April 6. And like every other time, she said the traditional dance and music…
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Gobi Manchurian is one of the most popular Indian-Chinese dishes. You can’t find this dish in Manchu or China, but it is everywhere in India and even throughout Indian-Chinese restaurants in the US. Hi, all my foodies! Some of you…
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ATLANTA—Therapist and former ballet dancer Alisa Abdullaeva had wanted to see Shen Yun Performing Arts for many years. After finally seeing the performance in Atlanta, the former dancer was awe-struck. “I’m speechless,” she said.…
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WASHINGTON—Greg Mitchell, president of a government relations and lobbying firm, was uplifted after watching Shen Yun Performing Arts with his wife in Washington, D.C. “I loved it,” he said. “I actually want to bring my kids, its…
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Cantonese roast duck—the glistening red birds you see hanging in Chinatown shop windows—is known for its shiny, crackly-crisp skin and succulent meat. The duck is traditionally hung to air-dry before cooking, for extra crispy skin, and…
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Udon is a type of Japanese noodle. It's made out of wheat, and it's known for its springy and Q texture. It's one of my daughter's and mine' favorite noodles. Today I'd to show you my family's favorite way to make udon, beef udon noodle…
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