I gotta tell you I'm sooo happy now that I can easily purchase Japanese cookbooks from Amazon. It takes approximately 1-2 weeks to receive the books. For a...

Just to let everyone know, there is an article about Szechuan peppercorns in today's New York Times; here is a link, but you'll have to...

I just bought some Thai "Preserved lemons" & the recipe on the bottle says to make a soup of chicken & wax gourd. What is wax gourd? anybody have other ideas...

I am new to south Sacramento and was wondering where I could get some authentic kimchee. Is there a Korean grocery store that sells homemade kimchee in very...

My wonderful Vietnamese Grocer gave me a length of Burdock root and some suggestions for its use in soup. She also had me sample a tea concoction made with the...

Hi I had dried pollack at a Korean grocery shop. I thought they might be good for liquor when grilled but it did not work. Does anybody know any good way to...

how can I replicate the taste of the broth used in wonton soup available at all chinese restaurants ? I have gone though so many recipes mentioning bones,...

I simmered a 3x4 piece of konbu so I could use the broth for my miso. Do anyone know what I can use the piece of konbu for in a simple dish using vegetables...

Here's a little report of my trip to Frankfurt the week of Thanksgiving. Off topic, but Steve expressed interest and Rona asked about goose. So, here...

I buy sesame oil in large cans (52 oz. imported by Rhee Bros.) that I use for adding to my skillet/wok for frying. However, sometimes a recipe will call for a...

Does anyone have a good recipe for BBQ Pork that is used a lot in soups etc. It has a red colour tinge around the edge. Is this done with food colouring ??

Dear all, It is the last day I can buy this book with 10% off... Any comment ? Philippe

Is this a European influence? I always wondered everytime I went to a Japanese restaurant. And speaking of salads, does anybody have a _great_ Japanese salad...

I have some fresh sharks fins, how do i prepare them? Pauli

At Xmas I was given a 12 inch carbon steel stir fry pan (flat bottomed) that is to be seasoned and used like a regular 14 inch wok. Is it possible to get a...

After seeing many entries here about the various Thai Recipe books and their merits, IMHO, the best AUTHENTIC Thai recipes ever (!) are wondefully available on...

My husband and I are going home (my home) for a visit to Washington, DC, the first week of February, and I want to find a good Indonesian place to eat. I am...

I am looking for the recipe for that beef on a bamboo stick. Thanks

Steve Wertz wrote: Finding an acceptable brand of chinese sausages can be a daunting and task. There's so many, some of which are gristly or overly...

Does anyone have a list, or know where to get, of all the Chinatowns in the USA? Thanks. --

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My husband bought a bitter melon at the Chinese grocery by accident--he thought it was something else. What's the best way to use it? Thanks. Fran

Hi, Everyone. I usually don't order from these types of catalogues but I think I got a good deal today. The rice bowls are four for 5.95 and the same size as...

I'm trying to make a Chinese New Year's meal this year... When I was a kid, my parents made four different dishes like the following: 1. clear noodles with...

"Steve Wertz" wrote in message ... On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 13:07:48 -0500, Jonathan...