China

Food, wine and other drinks from China.

This is a delicious sweet and sour pork recipe that rivals any Chinese takeout. It does take a bit of work and it’s important to read through everything before getting started. Of course, practice makes perfect and after you’ve tried this recipe a couple of times, it’ll be a snap to put together.

Who doesn’t love a little spring roll with a delicious sauce? You don’t need to order Chinese takeout to enjoy this crispy delight. Just follow this recipe and enjoy the results.

It is a dish of stir fried vegetables bound with a starch thickened sauce. Meat can be added. Serve chop suey along your favorite Chinese dish, from noodles to stir fried chicken.

The key to good Peking duck is the elaborate preparation that takes place before cooking. The bird should be thoroughly plucked and cleaned. Then it must be wiped, preferably with a bit of gin and hung to dry. Let the air flow through the bird for several hours. Keep the mouth open, a small cardboard tube works well.