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Ingredients

Features 5 min.

Two Chefs, One Grain: The Many Lives of Hong Kong Rice

From soulful congee to “soupy rice,” two acclaimed chefs celebrate the same grain in strikingly different ways.

Features 4 min.

Two Chefs/One Ingredient: How Hong Kong’s Soy Story Blends Tradition and Innovation

From time-honored tofu pudding to molecular-level soy foams, these two lauded chefs celebrate the humble soybean in strikingly different ways.

Dining In 6 min.

Essential Pantry Ingredients For Every Home Cook

Six chefs from MICHELIN Guide-featured restaurants in Hong Kong share their pantry essentials and simple tips for cooking with them at home.

Features 4 min.

These Aphrodisiacs Will Spice Up Your Valentine's Day Dinner

Six chefs from MICHELIN-listed restaurants across Asia recommend lust-boosting ingredients from their cuisines and their favourite dishes to set you in the mood for love.

Features 4 min.

The Favourite Ingredients Of Our MICHELIN Inspectors

We asked some of our inspectors to share with us the ingredients they love the most and why.

Dining In 2 min.

Ingredient: Dried Tangerine Peel

The natural fragrance of dried tangerine peels make them a great addition to a slew of traditional Cantonese dishes.

Dining In 2 min.

Ingredient: Pork Caul Fat

In traditional Cantonese cooking, lacy pork caul fat is the secret to injecting extra aroma and a loose, crispy texture to the dishes.

People 2 min.

Dan Barber's Row 7 Seeds Is Determined To Change The Growing Process

The dream team behind the company engages both farmers and chefs to change the everyday plants we see in our diets.

Dining In 2 min.

Ingredient: Pigeon Egg

When you put them side by side, a pigeon egg may be dwarfed by its larger counterparts laid by other winged creatures. But despite its petite size, this so-called animal ginseng finds its way to the most exclusive banquets.

People 4 min.

5 Questions With Alain Huang Of RAW In Taipei On Sourcing Locally In Penghu

The chef of two-MICHELIN-starred RAW in Taipei takes us on a one-day exploration in Penghu, where he discusses his summer menu and the contemporary gastronomic dynamics between Taiwan and the world.

Dining In 2 min.

Ingredient: Golden Monk Fruit

To stay cool in this hot and humid weather, turn to the on-trend golden monk fruit.

Dining In 2 min.

6 Most Common Varieties Of Edible Seaweed

These vegetables of the sea are tasty, versatile and packed with nutrients.

Travel 3 min.

5 Indigenous Ingredients From Taiwan That Will Wow Your Tastebuds

Taiwan boasts bountiful ingredients which have been used for cooking by the indigenous tribes over the centuries and are now being discovered and updated by modern chefs.

Dining In 2 min.

Ingredient: Hawthorn

Hawthorn is your saviour whenever you have a substantial or greasy meal.

Dining In 2 min.

Ingredient: Coriander

Much like realising the girl next door you grew up with all of a sudden became the centre of attention on the runway, Taiwanese people recently found a new perspective on coriander.

Dining In 2 min.

Ingredient: Pandan

Find out why pandan is one of the most beloved ingredients in Thai cuisine.

Dining In 2 min.

Ingredient: Red Mushrooms From China’s Wuyi Mountains

This rare red fungus foraged in the deep mountains is also known as the Oriental truffle.