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The Yunnan-Sichuan fusion of 'Youqiang' Stir Fries
https://chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com/p/the-yunnan-sichuan-fusion-of-youqiang
Published: March 9, 2026 23:12
The spicy, herbaceous flavor profile that's surprisingly modern, and... a bit of a puzzle.
The Food Scene of Shenzhen
https://chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com/p/the-food-scene-of-shenzhen
Published: February 15, 2026 03:41
Where to eat in Shenzhen, Guangdong
How to Use Our Restaurant Guides
https://chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com/p/how-to-use-our-restaurant-guides
Published: February 15, 2026 03:35
Our restaurant travel guides will use Dianping extensively. Here's how to use it.
Three Chinese Halal Dishes to Smother Over Rice
https://chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com/p/three-chinese-halal-dishes-to-smother
Published: February 6, 2026 01:53
The food of the Yunnan Hui sits in the Venn diagram of "Rice-centric Chinese Cuisines" and "Chinese Halal"
The Zha Jiang Mian Extended Universe
https://chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com/p/the-zha-jiang-mian-extended-universe
Published: January 30, 2026 00:27
Literally "Fried Sauce Noodles", you can find variations all throughout China. This is four of them.
Can Chinese chefs appreciate western food?
https://chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com/p/can-chinese-chefs-appreciate-western
Published: January 13, 2026 06:40
Fuchsia Dunlop brought some Sichuan chefs to the French Laundry, and they didn't like it. Here's why I think that is.
The Food of Dai-land
https://chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com/p/the-food-of-dai-land
Published: January 7, 2026 23:39
A dip (heh) into some of our favorite food in the world
The Chinese Garlic Smash
https://chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com/p/the-chinese-garlic-smash
Published: December 28, 2025 01:26
How to chop garlic in literally three seconds (for various skill levels)
Jingpo Rice Balls (景颇é¥å›¢)
https://chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com/p/jingpo-rice-balls
Published: December 10, 2025 01:12
A spicy rice ball from Western Yunnan, that uses a technique I've never seen before.
The Virtues of Ignoring the News
https://chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com/p/the-virtues-of-ignoring-the-news
Published: December 8, 2025 08:17
Like many Americans, I used to be a political news junkie. So in 2017, I cut myself off. This is my on-and-off experience of trying to kick the habit.
If Asians are Lactose Intolerant, why all the Milk Tea?
https://chinesecookingdemystified.substack.com/p/if-asian-are-lactose-intolerant-why
Published: November 30, 2025 00:13
A puzzle: over 90% of East Asians are genetically lactose intolerant. So then why is there dairy everywhere?