[Week 5] Ginger Tea
Ginger tea, or 姜母茶, is a well-received drink today. Directly translated into “Mother of Ginger Tea,” it simply means that the ginger roots used to brew the tea needs to Read More …
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[Week 5] Herbal Tea
Chinese Herbal Tea(凉茶), rich in its history from ancient China has surprisingly long been inculcated into our daily lives here in Singapore. A simple cup of tea brewed with herbs, Read More …
[Week 5] Turtle Jelly gui ling gao
Gui ling gao, also known as turtle jelly, is a popular Chinese medicinal food due to its numerous health benefits. While the original recipe could not be traced, as its Read More …
[Week 4] Wheat 小麦 & Mantou 馒头
This week’s topic is Agriculture and Staples, as a food item that I am familiar with, I would like to dwell into the mantou to discuss its historical significance and Read More …
[Week 4] Rice 米／饭
Rice feeds almost half of the human population and it dominates a part of our diet and provide us with major amount of energy and nutrients. Hence, it can be Read More …
[Week 4]: Alcohol and Barley (大麦）
Alcohol was not always just seen as a beverage. In fact, alcohol (or in this case, the term “wine” is used) was conferred a special position. Within rituals offerings, alcohol Read More …
[Week 4] Beancurd 豆腐 (doufu) & Soybean 黄豆 (huangdou)
豆腐 (doufu), also known as beancurd, is a dish that is of widespread popularity in Chinese food culture. This can be attributed to the importance of its primary ingredient, soybean, Read More …
Laopo bing (Lau poh piah) 老婆餅: Wife, Sweetheart, Old Lady Cake
Numerous myths abound concerning the origins of this slightly savory sweetcake whose main ingredient is Chinese Winter Melon. One describes a woman who sells herself into slavery to pay for Read More …
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