{"id":10053,"date":"2023-11-02T23:35:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T15:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/?p=10053"},"modified":"2023-11-11T19:43:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T11:43:57","slug":"seasonings-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonings in Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#Soy_Sauce_%E2%80%93_jiangyou\" >Soy Sauce &#8211; ji\u00e0ngy\u00f3u<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#Oyster_Sauce_%E2%80%93_haoyou\" >Oyster Sauce &#8211; h\u00e1oy\u00f3u<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#Shacha_Sauce_%E2%80%93_shachajiang\" >Shacha Sauce &#8211; sh\u0101ch\u00e1ji\u00e0ng<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#XO_Sauce_%E2%80%93_XO_jiang\" >XO Sauce &#8211; XO ji\u00e0ng<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#Fish_Sauce_%E2%80%93_yulu\" >Fish Sauce &#8211; y\u00fal\u00f9<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#Sesame_Oil_%E2%80%93_zhimayou\" >Sesame Oil &#8211; zh\u012bm\u00e1y\u00f3u<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#Chili_Oil_%E2%80%93_hongyou\" >Chili Oil &#8211; h\u00f3ngy\u00f3u<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#Salt_%E2%80%93_yan\" >Salt &#8211; y\u00e1n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#Sugar_%E2%80%93_tang\" >Sugar &#8211; t\u00e1ng<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#Vinegar_%E2%80%93_cu\" >Vinegar &#8211; c\u00f9<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#Cooking_wine_%E2%80%93_liaojiu_or_mijiu\" >Cooking wine &#8211; li\u00e0oji\u01d4 or m\u01d0ji\u01d4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#Soybean_Paste_%E2%80%93_doubanjiang\" >Soybean Paste &#8211; d\u00f2ub\u00e0nji\u00e0ng<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/02\/seasonings-chinese\/#Sesame_Paste_%E2%80%93_majiang\" >Sesame Paste &#8211; m\u00e1ji\u00e0ng<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to learn about Chinese seasonings and make your Chinese dishes taste amazing? Authentic Chinese cuisine is famous for its delicious flavors, thanks to its special sauces and seasonings. In this blog post, we&#8217;ll explore the most common seasonings used in Chinese cooking. Whether you&#8217;re a skilled chef or new to the kitchen, join us in discovering the essence of Chinese flavors. Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_2586-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_2586-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_2586-1-scaled-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_2586-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_2586-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_2586-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_2586-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_2586-1-850x478.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soy_Sauce_%E2%80%93_jiangyou\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Soy Sauce &#8211; ji\u00e0ngy\u00f3u<\/mark> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u91ac\u6cb9<\/span><rt>ji\u00e0ngy\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u9171\u6cb9<\/span><rt>ji\u00e0ngy\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the general term for soy sauce in Chinese. It covers both light and dark soy sauce, but in everyday conversation, it&#8217;s often used to refer to \u751f\u62bd (light soy sauce).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u751f\u62bd<\/span><rt>sh\u0113ngch\u014du<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u751f\u62bd<\/span><rt>sh\u0113ngch\u014du<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of this as the &#8220;light soy sauce.&#8221; It&#8217;s like the gentle sidekick that adds a touch of saltiness to your dishes without altering their color. This soy sauce is lighter in both color and flavor. So, when your recipe calls for \u751f\u62bd sh\u0113ngch\u014du, it&#8217;s usually about adding seasoning while keeping things looking natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u8001\u62bd<\/span><rt>l\u01ceoch\u014du<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u8001\u62bd<\/span><rt>l\u01ceoch\u014du<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, meet the &#8220;dark soy sauce.&#8221; It&#8217;s the more intense and slightly sweet counterpart. \u8001\u62bd l\u01ceoch\u014du brings depth of color and flavor to your dishes, making it ideal for marinating and braising. If you want to give your dish a rich, dark hue, \u8001\u62bd l\u01ceoch\u014du is your go-to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oyster_Sauce_%E2%80%93_haoyou\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Oyster Sauce &#8211; h\u00e1oy\u00f3u<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u8814\u6cb9<\/span><rt>h\u00e1oy\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u869d\u6cb9<\/span><rt>h\u00e1oy\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image.1650262678018.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image.1650262678018.jpg 610w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image.1650262678018-600x295.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image.1650262678018-300x148.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p>Imagine the umami richness of oysters bottled up into a thick, savory sauce with a little sugar. That&#8217;s what <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u8814<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u869d<\/span>\u6cb9 h\u00e1oy\u00f3u is all about. It&#8217;s popular in Cantonese dishes like stir-fried vegetables, seafood, and various meat dishes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shacha_Sauce_%E2%80%93_shachajiang\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Shacha<\/mark> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Sauce<\/mark> &#8211; sh\u0101ch\u00e1ji\u00e0ng<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u6c99\u8336\u91ac<\/span><rt>sh\u0101ch\u00e1ji\u00e0ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u6c99\u8336\u9171<\/span><rt>sh\u0101ch\u00e1ji\u00e0ng<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u6c99\u8336\u91ac-edited.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10122\" style=\"width:233px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u6c99\u8336\u91ac-edited.webp 500w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u6c99\u8336\u91ac-edited-300x188.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p>\u6c99\u8336<span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u91ac<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9171<\/span> sh\u0101ch\u00e1jiang has a rich, complex flavor with elements of spiciness, umami, and a hint of seafood from the shrimp paste. It is often used as a dipping sauce for hot pot, barbecued meats, and other dishes. It is particularly popular in Taiwanese cuisine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XO_Sauce_%E2%80%93_XO_jiang\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">XO Sauce &#8211; XO ji\u00e0ng<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">XO<\/span><rt> <\/rt><span class=\"rb\">\u91ac<\/span><rt>ji\u00e0ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">XO<\/span><rt> <\/rt><span class=\"rb\">\u9171<\/span><rt>ji\u00e0ng<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/XO\u91ac.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/XO\u91ac.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/XO\u91ac-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/XO\u91ac-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/XO\u91ac-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p>It is a spicy seafood sauce or condiment that originates from Hong Kong. The key ingredients in XO<span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u91ac<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9171<\/span> ji\u00e0ng typically include dried seafood such as dried scallops, dried shrimp, and dried fish, along with chili peppers, garlic, and various seasonings. It has a deep and rich umami flavor with a spicy kick from the chili peppers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fish_Sauce_%E2%80%93_yulu\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Fish Sauce &#8211; y\u00fal\u00f9<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u9b5a\u9732<\/span><rt>y\u00fal\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u9c7c\u9732<\/span><rt>y\u00fal\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"618\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/e3a9b3f7de784926ac074cc4923df175.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/e3a9b3f7de784926ac074cc4923df175.jpeg 618w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/e3a9b3f7de784926ac074cc4923df175-600x396.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/e3a9b3f7de784926ac074cc4923df175-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/e3a9b3f7de784926ac074cc4923df175-350x230.jpeg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p>It is a brown, savory, and salty liquid condiment made from fermented fish, typically anchovies or other small fish. Fish sauce is a staple in Southeast Asian cooking, and it is prized for its ability to enhance the umami flavor of dishes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sesame_Oil_%E2%80%93_zhimayou\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Sesame Oil &#8211; zh\u012bm\u00e1y\u00f3u<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u829d\u9ebb\u6cb9<\/span><rt>zh\u012bm\u00e1y\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u829d\u9ebb\u6cb9<\/span><rt>zh\u012bm\u00e1y\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This term typically refers to pure sesame oil made from toasted sesame seeds. It is widely used in various Asian cuisines, including Chinese, as a flavor enhancer and cooking oil. \u829d\u9ebb\u6cb9 zh\u012bm\u00e1y\u00f3u can be either toasted (dark) or untoasted (light). Toasted sesame oil has a more intense, nutty flavor and is often used as a finishing touch in dishes. Untoasted sesame oil has a milder taste and is used for cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u9999\u6cb9<\/span><rt>xi\u0101ngy\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u9999\u6cb9<\/span><rt>xi\u0101ngy\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u9999\u6cb9 xi\u0101ngy\u00f3u is another term for sesame oil, and it is typically associated with untoasted, light sesame oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u9ebb\u6cb9<\/span><rt>m\u00e1y\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u9ebb\u6cb9<\/span><rt>m\u00e1y\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u9ebb\u6cb9 m\u00e1y\u00f3u is often used to specifically describe the toasted sesame oil. This variety is less refined and has a stronger, more robust flavor compared to \u9999\u6cb9 xi\u0101ngy\u00f3u. It is commonly used in traditional Taiwanese and certain Chinese dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chili_Oil_%E2%80%93_hongyou\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Chili Oil &#8211; h\u00f3ngy\u00f3u<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u7d05\u6cb9<\/span><rt>h\u00f3ngy\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u7ea2\u6cb9<\/span><rt>h\u00f3ngy\u00f3u<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u7d05\u6cb9-edited.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u7d05\u6cb9-edited.webp 640w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u7d05\u6cb9-edited-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u7d05\u6cb9-edited-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p>It&#8217;s a spicy chili oil typically made by infusing hot oil with red chili flakes and other aromatic ingredients. \u7d05\u6cb9 h\u00f3ngy\u00f3u is often used to add heat and flavor to dishes, especially in Sichuan and other spicy Chinese cuisines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salt_%E2%80%93_yan\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Salt &#8211; y\u00e1n<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u9e7d<\/span><rt>y\u00e1n<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u76d0<\/span><rt>y\u00e1n<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing special, just salt. \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar_%E2%80%93_tang\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Sugar &#8211; t\u00e1ng<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u7cd6<\/span><rt>t\u00e1ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u7cd6<\/span><rt>t\u00e1ng<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u7cd6 t\u00e1ng is a general term for sugar. It can refer to various types of sugar, including granulated sugar, brown sugar, and other sweeteners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u7d05\u7cd6<\/span><rt>h\u00f3ngt\u00e1ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u7ea2\u7cd6<\/span><rt>h\u00f3ngt\u00e1ng<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u7d05\u7cd6 h\u00f3ngt\u00e1ng is commonly known as brown sugar in Chinese cuisine. It&#8217;s made from sugar cane or sugar beet juice that is cooked and crystallized. It retains some of the natural molasses content, giving it a brown color and a slightly caramel-like flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u767d\u7cd6<\/span><rt>b\u00e1it\u00e1ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u767d\u7cd6<\/span><rt>b\u00e1it\u00e1ng<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u767d\u7cd6 b\u00e1it\u00e1ng translates to white sugar. It typically refers to refined and granulated sugar, such as table sugar. It  is commonly used for general sweetening in recipes and beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u9ed1\u7cd6<\/span><rt>h\u0113it\u00e1ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u9ed1\u7cd6<\/span><rt>h\u0113it\u00e1ng<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u9ed1\u7cd6 h\u0113it\u00e1ng means black or dark sugar. It&#8217;s less processed and has a stronger, caramel-like taste because it keeps some molasses, giving it a darker color. People often use it in traditional Chinese and Taiwanese recipes, especially for sweets and drinks like bubble tea. <strong>It&#8217;s also thought to have some health benefits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2b11221118352616.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2b11221118352616.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2b11221118352616-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2b11221118352616-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2b11221118352616-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-pink-color\">F.Y.I<\/mark><\/strong><br>Have you tried the amazing Black Sugar Pearl Milk Tea, a.k.a. \u9ed1\u7cd6\u73cd\u73e0\u5976\u8336 h\u0113it\u00e1ng zh\u0113nzh\u016b n\u01ceich\u00e1?<br>It is featuring the distinctive flavors of black sugar, the chewy texture of tapioca pearls, and the rich taste of milk tea. It has become a beloved and iconic drink in Taiwan, known for its delicious combination of sweetness and texture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vinegar_%E2%80%93_cu\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Vinegar &#8211; c\u00f9<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u918b<\/span><rt>c\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u918b<\/span><rt>c\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u918b c\u00f9 is a general term for vinegar. It can refer to various types of vinegar, including black vinegar, and white vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u767d\u918b<\/span><rt>b\u00e1ic\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u767d\u918b<\/span><rt>b\u00e1ic\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u767d\u918b b\u00e1ic\u00f9 translates to white vinegar, which typically refers to distilled white vinegar, known for its clear and colorless appearance. White vinegar has a sharp and sour taste and is commonly used for pickling, preserving, and as a condiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u70cf\u918b <\/span><rt>w\u016bc\u00f9 <\/rt><span class=\"rb\">or<\/span><rt> <\/rt><span class=\"rb\"> \u9673\u918b<\/span><rt> ch\u00e9nc\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u4e4c\u918b <\/span><rt>w\u016bc\u00f9 <\/rt><span class=\"rb\">or<\/span><rt> <\/rt><span class=\"rb\"> \u9648\u918b<\/span><rt> ch\u00e9nc\u00f9<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is often referred to as black vinegar in Chinese cuisine. It&#8217;s made from various grains and has a deep, dark color and a complex flavor with a hint of sweetness and smokiness. In Taiwan, we call it <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u70cf<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u4e4c<\/span>\u918b w\u016bc\u00f9, in China, they call it <span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u9673<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9648<\/span>\u918b ch\u00e9nc\u00f9. It&#8217;s frequently used in Chinese recipes for dipping sauces, braising, and marinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cooking_wine_%E2%80%93_liaojiu_or_mijiu\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cooking wine &#8211; li\u00e0oji\u01d4 or m\u01d0ji\u01d4<\/mark> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u6599\u9152 <\/span><rt>li\u00e0oji\u01d4 <\/rt><span class=\"rb\">or<\/span><rt> <\/rt><span class=\"rb\"> \u7c73\u9152<\/span><rt> m\u01d0ji\u01d4<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u6599\u9152 <\/span><rt>li\u00e0oji\u01d4 <\/rt><span class=\"rb\">or<\/span><rt> <\/rt><span class=\"rb\"> \u7c73\u9152<\/span><rt> m\u01d0ji\u01d4<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u6599\u9152 li\u00e0oji\u01d4, or Shaoxing wine, is a Chinese rice wine made from fermented glutinous rice. It&#8217;s a popular ingredient in Chinese cuisine, used to enhance the flavor of dishes by adding depth and aroma. It is commonly incorporated into various recipes, such as stir-fries, marinades, and braised dishes. And we call it \u7c73\u9152 m\u01d0ji\u01d4 in Taiwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soybean_Paste_%E2%80%93_doubanjiang\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Soybean Paste &#8211; d\u00f2ub\u00e0nji\u00e0ng<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u8c46\u74e3\u91ac<\/span><rt>d\u00f2ub\u00e0nji\u00e0ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u8c46\u74e3\u9171<\/span><rt>d\u00f2ub\u00e0nji\u00e0ng<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/w700d1q75cms.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/w700d1q75cms.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/w700d1q75cms-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/w700d1q75cms-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p>It is a type of fermented bean sauce used in Chinese cuisine, known for its rich and savory flavor, and it serves as a key ingredient in many Chinese recipes, particularly in Sichuan dishes, such as Mapo Tofu and Kung Pao Chicken.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sesame_Paste_%E2%80%93_majiang\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Sesame<\/mark> Paste &#8211; m\u00e1ji\u00e0ng<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f78da829\"><ruby class=\"lang-zh-TW\"><span class=\"rb\">\u9ebb\u91ac<\/span><rt>m\u00e1ji\u00e0ng<\/rt><\/ruby><ruby class=\"lang-zh-CN\"><span class=\"rb\">\u9ebb\u9171<\/span><rt>m\u00e1ji\u00e0ng<\/rt><\/ruby><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/v2-6b5e16c430608c5d66f27afe8b108ee9_720w.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/v2-6b5e16c430608c5d66f27afe8b108ee9_720w.jpg 498w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/v2-6b5e16c430608c5d66f27afe8b108ee9_720w-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u9ebb<span class=\"lang-zh-TW\">\u91ac<\/span><span class=\"lang-zh-CN\">\u9171<\/span> m\u00e1ji\u00e0ng is a Chinese sesame sauce or paste that is valued for its nutty flavor and creamy texture. It is used as a condiment and a flavor enhancer in a wide range of Chinese dishes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/tiffanystalk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"58\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fcacd-buymeacoffee_red402x-300x58.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-570\" style=\"width:150px;height:29px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fcacd-buymeacoffee_red402x-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fcacd-buymeacoffee_red402x-600x115.png 600w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fcacd-buymeacoffee_red402x-1024x197.png 1024w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fcacd-buymeacoffee_red402x-768x148.png 768w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fcacd-buymeacoffee_red402x-1536x296.png 1536w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fcacd-buymeacoffee_red402x-2048x394.png 2048w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fcacd-buymeacoffee_red402x-850x164.png 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Do you like it? \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/index.php\/topic-center-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/e68f92e59c963-300x86.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-571\" style=\"width:150px;height:43px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/e68f92e59c963-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/e68f92e59c963-600x171.png 600w, https:\/\/tiffanysmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/e68f92e59c963.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready to learn about Chinese seasonings and make your Chinese dishes taste amazing? 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