The Diversity of Asian Food

Food is one of our basic needs. Apart from that, most of us regarded food as a passion and perceive it with some degree of indulgence. And with the wide diversity of people and culture, there is such a wide variety of food and cuisine out there as well to cater to everyone’s taste buds. Now, since life provides boundless opportunities, there is no reason why you should miss to savor every food and cuisine that each region on Earth has to offer.

One of the most exotic food there is available is the Asian cuisine. Asian food, in all its hues and tastes, is becoming increasingly popular and well-liked by many Westerners. When compared to the food in American and European continent, the foods in Asia tends to stand out because of its diversity. The vast number of countries in Asia offer endless varieties of food, far different from each other. Indian food, for instance, has a wide array of cuisines to try out that it would take several lifetimes for even a food lover to taste and relish it all. On the other hand, Northern India has its own delectable examples of Asian food to offer you, while Southern India offers a whole lot more. Don’t underestimate the regions of North Eastern India as it is also abound with several examples of truly Asian food. In fact, they offer an amalgam of Burmese, Bhutanese and Bangladesh food. Moreover, Western India will never let herself fell behind from carving a name in the annals of Asian food. Continue reading “The Diversity of Asian Food”

Chinese Restaurant Tea – What Teas Are Served In Chinese Restaurants?

Many Americans find themselves greatly enjoying the tea served in Chinese restaurants. Because China has a much richer and more active tea culture than the United States, the teas served in Chinese restaurants can tend to be a several notches up in quality from those that a typical American is used to drinking. Furthermore, for historical reasons, most of the mainstream tea in the U.S. originates in the British tradition, focusing on black teas like Ceylon, Darjeeling, Assam, and Earl Grey. The teas served in Chinese restaurants are typically quite different, and often represent some people’s first exposure to the styles and varieties that are more commonly consumed in China and throughout southeast Asia.

What types of tea are served in Chinese restaurants?

There is no single standard type of tea that is served in Chinese restaurants; rather, a number of different varieties are regularly served in this setting. In the typical mainstream American Chinese restaurants, the most common teas served are oolong and Jasmine tea. Green tea is sometimes served, as is Pu-erh. One brand of tea, Dynasty, actually markets a Chinese restaurant tea, which is a blend of oolong, jasmine, and green teas, reflecting a fusion of the different styles of tea most frequently served in Chinese restaurants.

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Food in Demand – Chinese Takeaway

There will always be people craving for Chinese takeaway. This is because they had a taste of these delectable dishes and realize how satisfying this is. The best part about it is that Chinese takeaway is also affordable. Imagine getting good quality in a lot of quantity at an affordable rate. Why do you think China Towns are scattered all over the globe? Every country has a version of China Town now, because of the popularity of Chinese food.

Then there’s the fortune cookie. One wouldn’t mind getting these cookies, cracking it open and seeing whether the fortune is accurate or not. It’s like an addition to an already-satisfying meal. Even when Westerners are in Eastern countries such as China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, they still want to get their fill of Chinese food.

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Love Chinese Food? Think Twice Before You Order!

Love eating Chinese food? Most of us do, but don’t get fooled into thinking that anything and everything on the Chinese food menu is good for you. In fact, most people look to Chinese cuisine as a healthy alternative to fast food, but the truth is that there are a bunch of pitfalls on the menu, including high sodium and fat contents across several different foods across the typical Chinese menu…

Rice: Almost everyone loves having rice as part of their Chinese menu. The problem is that many people confuse “fried rice” with the much healthier brown rice. “Fried rice” is really white rice that’s brown via soy sauce and oil. It’s also high in fat and sodium. Stay away from the fried rice!

Noodles: Never, ever, ever a good choice! Did I mention that they’re not a good choice? The amounts of oil used to cook this stuff is almost enough for your next oil change!

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Ultimate Guide to Healthy Chinese Food

CHINESE food is one of the most popular cuisines throughout the world. It is quick and delicious and offers a nice alternative to fast food.

Traditional Chinese food is relatively low in fat, with an emphasis on rice, noodles and vegetables. However, some Chinese food can be very high in calories and fat if one does not order smartly.

Here are some tips on how to order healthfully from Chinese food restaurants. Here is the ultimate guide to healthy Chinese food.

To start, why not try some soup? Most soups on a Chinese menu are very low in fat, a great way to start a meal. A good choice is chicken or vegetable with rice soup, or even egg drop. Continue reading “Ultimate Guide to Healthy Chinese Food”

For Great Gainesville Florida Chinese Food, Try Mister Han’s Restaurant and Nightclub

A recent trip took my companions and myself to Gainesville, Florida. Not being familiar with the restaurant scene in this Sunshine State city, we first consulted Google Maps to see what choices we might have close to our hotel. I narrowed down a few dining options and read reviews penned by past diners. This can often be a tricky situation as it seems many people seem to base their reviews on whether or not they are having a good or bad day. But when you run across an establishment with a few good reviews to one rant that has nothing to do with food or service, then you can feel a little secure in the fact that the restaurant is probably a good one.

So after reading a few positive reviews, I clicked over to Mr. Han’s Restaurant and Nightclub website to review the menu.

The home page of this Gainesville, Florida Chinese restaurant boasts that they have won numerous awards from local publications and local diners. They also boast a few celebrity patrons including George Burns, Robin Williams, Rodney Dangerfield, Bob Hope and Billy Crystal. We later discovered that Mister Han’s is in close proximity to a comedy club. Continue reading “For Great Gainesville Florida Chinese Food, Try Mister Han’s Restaurant and Nightclub”

Traditional Chinese Food – Chow Mein

Noodles are very popular in China. Chow mein is one of famous Chinese food in the world. It is easy to cook and you can cook it in many methods. In this article, I would like to offer you two of them.

The first method is shown as below:

Ingredients:

Chinese noodles, egg, shredded meat, baby bok choy, green onion sections, chives, MSG, dark soy sauce

Cooking procedure:

1: Put the noodles into the pot with boiling water and boil it for several minutes. Then remove and rinse under cold water; Tips: add a little salt and salad oil when boiling so that the noodles cannot stick with each other easily.

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Eczema Diet – Seven Chinese Food Secrets That Will Change Your Life

Eczema can make life a misery for children as well as adults with red, dry, thick and scaly skin that is constantly itching. For many people, eczema is triggered off by an allergic reaction to specific foods and avoiding these foods can relieve the symptoms. Chinese dietary therapy is a holistic system of treatment, part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which looks at diet in a completely different way from our western diets. Here I will give you my Seven Chinese Foods secrets that will help your eczema and change your life.

1. Avoid cow’s milk

Often eczema can be triggered off by cow’s milk which is a common food fed to children. Cow’s milk is very damp in nature and if your child’s digestive system is compromised can cause itchy skin, rashes and oozing and weeping lesions. Milk is not a common ingredient in a Chinese diet and is used sparingly. However, in the West we tend to over consume milk which is why more and more people are experiencing an allergic reaction to it. If your baby is suffering with eczema then you really should look for an alternative. Possible replacements are soy or goat’s milk which are less damp forming. Continue reading “Eczema Diet – Seven Chinese Food Secrets That Will Change Your Life”

Chinese Food, American Style

It is often a standing joke that what Americans consider to be Chinese food is totally of our own making, and cooks and diners in China would find them completely foreign (like chop suey–what on earth is that?). But somewhere along the line, Chinese food was adapted from our Asian immigrants, Americanized and became wildly popular, not only as a take-out but served buffet-style and sit-down as well. Many dishes are accompanied by plain white, brown or fried rice. Let’s review our most popular:

Dim Sum: bite-sized dumplings stuffed with veggies or meat,essentially a Cantonese preparation not always offered at many restaurants; can be also presented as small sampling dishes, depending on the menu and the cook’s whim; Continue reading “Chinese Food, American Style”

Where Can I Buy Medifast Locally? I’ll Tell You

The other day, I received an email from someone who had searched the phone listings and the Internet high and low for a Medifast clinic or store near her town so that she could buy some of the products. She wrote in part: “Maybe I’m not looking in the right places, but I just can’t find a Medifast vendor or outlet near me anywhere.” Her experience is not all that rare. I’ve gotten many similar emails from others. In the following article, I’ll explain why, (unless you live in one of the few states that have these clinics), you’re likely better off just ordering the foods directly from the company.

Folks In The Following States Are Able To Buy Medifast Locally: As I alluded to before, there are only a handful of states (that I can find) within the United States which have Medifast clinics. They are: Maryland; California; Texas; Florida; Arizona; Georgia; and South Carolina. Some of these states have quite a few centers (like Texas and California) and some have only a few (like Florida.)

Cities With Clinics Or Centers: For example, greater Texas has centers in Addison, Arlington, Allen, Bedford, Ft. Worth, Garland, Highland Village, Irving, North Richland Hills, and Plano. The Houston area itself has many stores too. Examples are Atascocita, Cinco Ranch, Spring, Sugarland, Pearland, Webster, and The Woodlands. In the Austin area, there are clinics in Cedar Park, Round Rock, and Sunset Valley. Continue reading “Where Can I Buy Medifast Locally? I’ll Tell You”