Squid Ear
The Story Behind "Squid Ear"
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Lamp Red Wine Green
"Lamp Red Wine Green" — Lost in Translation
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Sea Cucumber Powder
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Sea Cucumber Powder"?...
Abalone Roe
"Abalone Roe" — Lost in Translation
You’re sta...
Abalone Meat
What is "Abalone Meat"?
You’re standing in a hu...
Abalone Eye
"Abalone Eye" — Lost in Translation
You’re sta...
Scallop Paste
What is "Scallop Paste"?
I stared at the jar on ...
Clam Roe
Spotting "Clam Roe" in the Wild
At a humid morni...
Clam Heart
Decoding "Clam Heart"
It sounds like a dish from...
Crab Wing
"Crab Wing": A Window into Chinese Thinking
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Crab Tail
Understanding "Crab Tail"
You’ve probably spott...
Crab Nose
Spotting "Crab Nose" in the Wild
At a rain-slick...
Coarse Tea Plain Rice
The Story Behind "Coarse Tea Plain Rice"
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Blow Rice See Rice
Decoding "Blow Rice See Rice"
You don’t blow ri...
Black Pepper Crack
What is "Black Pepper Crack"?
You’re standing in ...
White Pepper Powder
The Story Behind "White Pepper Powder"
You’ll f...
Turmeric Powder
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Turmeric Powder"?
I...
Smoked Paprika
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Smoked Paprika"?
Yo...
Salted Duck Egg Yolk
What is "Salted Duck Egg Yolk"?
You’re standing...
Pickled Mustard Green
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Pickled Mustard Green...
Preserved Vegetable
Understanding "Preserved Vegetable"
You’ve prob...
Fermented Black Bean
Understanding "Fermented Black Bean"
Picture thi...
Sand Ginger Powder
What is "Sand Ginger Powder"?
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Licorice Root Slice
Spotting "Licorice Root Slice" in the Wild
You’...
Clove Oil
Decoding "Clove Oil"
Here’s the twist: “Clove ...
Clove Bud
Understanding "Clove Bud"
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Nutmeg Powder
Spotting "Nutmeg Powder" in the Wild
You’re squ...
Cardamom Shell
What is "Cardamom Shell"?
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Fennel Powder
Decoding "Fennel Powder"
It’s not about spice ...
Fennel Seed
What is "Fennel Seed"?
You’re elbow-deep in a s...
Cumin Seed
Decoding "Cumin Seed"
It looks like a botany tex...
Cumin Powder
What is "Cumin Powder"?
You’re squinting at a n...
Chili Pepper Flake
What is "Chili Pepper Flake"?
You’re standing i...
Sichuan Pepper Oil
The Story Behind "Sichuan Pepper Oil"
Picture th...
Punish Soup Blow Grind
What is "Punish Soup Blow Grind"?
You’re standi...
Rice Barrel Overturned
The Story Behind "Rice Barrel Overturned"
Imagin...
Eat Radish Worry Salt
What is "Eat Radish Worry Salt"?
You’re squinti...
Painted Cake Cannot Eat
Spotting "Painted Cake Cannot Eat" in the Wild
Y...
Organic Vegetable No Pesticide
Understanding "Organic Vegetable No Pesticide"
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Fresh Vegetable Morning Pick
"Fresh Vegetable Morning Pick": A Window into Chin...