KATHY: Nothing goes to waste in a Chinese household, especially in our family. The poaching liquid from white cut chicken has great chicken flavor, so we never throw it out. My a niáng always had Virginia ham in her fridge—it was her back pocket weapon, and just a few pieces of magic ham sprinkled into a soup, congee, or rice dish would result in an impossibly delicious meal. I typically don’t have Virginia ham in my arsenal, so my replace
