Rice Wine or Sherry

Peking Duck

Crispy roasted duck served with hoisin sauce and thin pancakes.

Chinese

Sushi

TO MAKE SUSHI ROLLS: Pat out some rice. Lay a nori sheet on the mat, shiny-side down. Dip your hands in the vinegared water, then pat handfuls of rice on top in a 1cm thick layer, leaving the furthest...

Japanese

Salmon with Black Bean Sauce

Fermented black beans should be in everyone's pantry—they complement just about any protein and they can be turned into a sauce in no time at all. They are actually small black soy beans preserved in salt. You have to soak them to eliminate some of that salt, but then they are good to go. This sauce would go great not only with salmon, but on top of chicken, shrimp, tofu, or stir-fried vegetables. Serve with Butter-steamed Broccoli with Soy and Simple Boiled Rice.

Thick White Noodles in Soup, Topped with Eggs and Scallions

A comforting Japanese dish featuring thick udon noodles in a savory broth, topped with lightly beaten eggs and fresh scallions.

Black-Bean Shrimp with Chinese Broccoli

This dish features the wonderful green of gai lan, or Chinese broccoli, which complements the stir-fried shrimp beautifully. Once you've tried it, you'll be eager to cook with this leafy vegetable again.

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

This rich soup is hearty enough to serve as a main course. Dried tangerine peel and star anise impart an exotic note, and pickled mustard greens provide contrast to the beefy broth.