Hi, I’m Joe, founder of …in a strange land and I am a big fan of noodles. Ever since I first tasted WonTon noodle soup in Wong Kei in London’s Chinatown as a teenager, I have wanted more. I’m pleased to say I have succeeded in this ambition. The perfect breakfast in my humble opinion, […]
Regardless of how you feel about the commercialisation of public and religious holidays in the UK, it can’t be denied that Easter is big business. The link between the death of Christ and the consumption of vast quantities of chocolate delivered by a rabbit are tenuous at best. Cadbury’s are doing their best to distance […]
Hong Shao or Red Cooking is very common in China and perfect for the pork belly used in this recipe. It creates exceptionally tender, sweet, melt in the mouth meat and is perfect with plain rice and some stir fried cabbage or as a show stopper in a larger Chinese meal. It was while teaching […]
We have talked before of Yunnan’s unique position within China geographically and culturally. These factors combine to create a diverse cuisine which brings together the tastes and ingredients of the surrounding provinces and countries. Around Shangri La (Zhongdian) To the North of Yunnan is Tibet and the Tibetan plateau from where the Khampa Tibetans of […]