Are crab sticks made with real crab meat?
If you’re allergic to crabs (or all crustaceans) and wondered why eating kani (crab sticks) never made you sick, it’s because there is no creab meat in crab sticks.
Kitchen
Divided into three sub-categories — ingredients, how-tos and tools — this section includes tips on choosing a kitchen countertop (in case you're remodeling) and kitchen organizing.
What is shirataki noodle made from?
We just had shirataki, chicken and shiitake stir fry for lunch. Our first shirataki experience and, as we were eating our meal, I announced that it’s probably going to be …
Difference between shrimp paste and shrimp sauce
In a nutshell, shrimp paste is a cooking ingredient while shrimp sauce is a condiment usually served as a dipping sauce. Here's how they differ in appearance.
Asian noodles shopping guide
Go to an Asian market or grocery and there’s bound to be an entire aisle (if not more) dedicated to noodles. That’s how important noodle is in Asian cooking.
How to cut and skin a mango
The right way depends on whether the mango is ripe or unripe. If you're using the same technique for cutting and skinning ripe and unripe mangoes, well, read on.
Sambal is Indonesian chili paste with countless variants
Chili, or a combination chilies, is the ingredient for sambal, the Indonesian chili paste or sauce which is either cooked or raw. Secondary ingredients vary. Garlic, …
Panko (Japanese bread flakes)
Strictly speaking, panko isn’t even crumbs the way bread crumbs are understood by the English-speaking world. They are light and airy flakes.