Chinese stir fried aubergine (or eggplant) does not sound particularly alluring.  But cooked with the Chinese Yangshuo style sauce it makes an incredibly tasty vegetarian dish or appetiser. This is …

Chinese steamed stuffed vegetables are a lighter alternative to steamed dumplings. Steamed stuffed vegetables are similar to dumplings in that they involve a similar filling.  But instead of being wrapped …

Xi’An is a former capital city of China (called, “Chang’an”) and today famous for the Terracotta Army. The Muslim Quarter in Xi’An (Beiyuanmen Street) is a real paradise for foodies. …

Beijing was our first introduction to Chinese food during our travels and a huge welcome after the more limited Mongolian cuisine. Beijing food set the bar high for our expectations …

Khorkhog is a Mongolian barbecue dish made using hot stones. Khorkhog is made by cooking pieces of meat (usually goat, but mutton can also be used) and vegetables inside a …

Vareniki are filled dumplings, usually either with a non meat base like potatoes or cabbage or a sweet base (like sour cherries or cottage cheese). Vareniki are considered to be …