Chinese Ingredients

Everything you need for Chinese cooking, from seasonings to fresh produce, is now available in the United States. Browsing through a well-stocked Chinese grocery store in a major Chinatown is like going through the stalls of a market in Taiwan or Hong Kong. But, lest they become relics in the pantry or waste in the trash can, you should make initial purchases in small quantities and limit yourself to essentials, expanding only as you delve deeper into Chinese cooking.

Seasonings are the most crucial. Combined with the food properly prepared and cooked, they will give you dishes that will taste authentically Chinese.