Flour Water
"Flour Water" — Lost in Translation
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Whole Wheat
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Whole Wheat"?
You’...
Wheat Germ
Spotting "Wheat Germ" in the Wild
At the Donghua...
Wheat Bran
Spotting "Wheat Bran" in the Wild
At a humid 7 a...
Glutinous Rice
What is "Glutinous Rice"?
I stared at the steame...
Rice Flour
Understanding "Rice Flour"
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Rice Starch
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Rice Starch"?
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Rice Water
Decoding "Rice Water"
It looks like a pantry lab...
Rice Bran
"Rice Bran": A Window into Chinese Thinking
When a...
Rice Husk
The Story Behind "Rice Husk"
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Abalone Slice
What is "Abalone Slice"?
You’re standing in a f...
Sea Urchin Roe
"Sea Urchin Roe" — Lost in Translation
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Sea Cucumber Skin
Spotting "Sea Cucumber Skin" in the Wild
At a ne...
Mussel Meat
Spotting "Mussel Meat" in the Wild
At a neon-lit...
Clam Meat
The Story Behind "Clam Meat"
Picture this: a coa...
Oyster Juice
Understanding "Oyster Juice"
You’ve probably ta...
Oyster Meat
Understanding "Oyster Meat"
You’ve probably sta...
Squid Tube
What is "Squid Tube"?
You’re standing in a neon...
Squid Tentacle
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Squid Tentacle"?
It...
Squid Ink
Spotting "Squid Ink" in the Wild
At a neon-lit s...
Crab Roe
What is "Crab Roe"?
You’re standing in a bustli...
Shrimp Skin
"Shrimp Skin" — Lost in Translation
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Shrimp Cake
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Shrimp Cake"?
You’...
Shrimp Ball
What is "Shrimp Ball"?
You’re standing in a hum...
Shrimp Roe
Understanding "Shrimp Roe"
You’ve probably tast...
Shrimp Paste
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Shrimp Paste"?
Beca...
Shrimp Meat
What is "Shrimp Meat"?
You’re standing in a ste...
Rabbit Leg
Spotting "Rabbit Leg" in the Wild
At a steaming ...
Rabbit Head
What is "Rabbit Head"?
You’re walking down a na...
Goose Down
What is "Goose Down"?
You’re squinting at a neon ...
Goose Egg
Spotting "Goose Egg" in the Wild
At a neon-lit s...
How Are You
What is "How Are You"?
You’re sipping lukewarm ...
Dried Tangerine Peel
Decoding "Dried Tangerine Peel"
It looks like a ...
Five Spice Powder
Spotting "Five Spice Powder" in the Wild
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Sweet Bean Sauce
Decoding "Sweet Bean Sauce"
It’s not sweet. It...
Chili Bean Paste
The Story Behind "Chili Bean Paste"
It began not...
Bean Paste
The Story Behind "Bean Paste"
You’ve seen it on...
White Vinegar
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "White Vinegar"?
You...
Rice Vinegar
Spotting "Rice Vinegar" in the Wild
You’re squi...
Light Soy Sauce
Understanding "Light Soy Sauce"
Imagine you’re ...