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Feature:
Appearance: Hawthorn is a small, round fruit ranging in color from yellow-green to bright red. When it is ripe, the pulp is sweet but also has a certain sour taste.

Origin:
China

Cooking dishes:
Hawthorn cake: This is a traditional Chinese snack made from grated hawthorn pulp and shaped like a small biscuit.
Hawthorn beverage: Hawthorn fruit can be made into juice or tea.
Preserved and candied: Hawthorn is often made into candied fruit or jam.
Traditional cooking: In some places, hawthorn is also added to stews to add a sweet and sour flavor.

Applicable dishes:
Candied haws, hawthorn, osmanthus and black plum soup, hawthorn cake, hawthorn cake, hawthorn tea, brine, spareribs soup, plum chicken soup

 

 

 

 

 

Feature:
Appearance: Angelica dahurica slices are light yellow to white in color and have a silky texture.
Structure: Since it is cut from the root of Angelica dahurica, the shape and size of the slices of Angelica dahurica can vary.

Smell:
The taste of Angelica dahurica is spicy and has a certain aroma. Its flavor becomes more pronounced after cooking.

Origin:
China

Applicable dishes:
Teochew style brine, oily spicy seeds, Chuanxiong and Angelica angelica fish head soup, yam soup, soy sauce beef, Angelica angelica stewed with mushrooms, Angelica angelica stewed chicken soup, Angelica dahurica mung bean and coix seed soup, Coix seed and Angelica dahurica lily soup

 

 

 

 

 

Feature:
Appearance: The roots of spikenard are dark brown, have multiple fibrous protrusions, and are often tangled together.

Taste and Smell:
smell:
Spikenard tastes bitter and slightly sweet, and has a distinctive aroma that may be slightly overpowering for some people.
odor:
Woody Odor: The smell of spikenard is often described as having a woody aroma.
Slightly resinous: It has a slightly resinous or rosin aroma.
Soil Aroma: Due to the nature of its roots, it also has a certain soil or underground aroma.
Bitterness: In addition to its aroma, it also has a bitter taste, which may not be to everyone’s liking.

Origin:
China

Applicable dishes:
Spicy hot pot, brine, crayfish

 

 

 

 

 

Clove is a common spice derived from the unopened buds of the lilac tree.

Feature:
Appearance: Male lilacs are dark brown, shaped like a small nail, with a round top and a thinner stem in the middle.

Aroma and taste:
It has a strong and persistent spicy and sweet taste, slightly bitter, and has a light floral aroma. The flavor of cloves is very strong, so you need to pay attention to the amount when using it. Too much may overpower the flavor of other ingredients.

Origin:
China

Cooking dishes:
Condiments: Cloves are the main ingredient in many condiments, such as allspice. It is often used to add flavor to meats, marinades and sauces.
Desserts: Small amounts of cloves are also used in desserts such as cookies, puddings and sauces.
Beverages: Cloves can be used as a flavoring for hot wine or tea to bring aroma to beverages.
Cooking soup: Cloves are added to soups to add aroma.

Applicable dishes:
Roasted pig’s feet with cloves, duck meat with cloves, Filipino braised meat dishes, Indonesian Badawi braised chicken, bitter melon pork ribs soup, braised meat with vegetables, curry, steamed milkfish with pineapple bean paste, chocolate pudding, cakes, pickled preserves, wine

 

 

 

 

 

Feature:
Cantonese tangerine peel is a special type of tangerine peel that comes primarily from Guangdong Province in China.
It is usually made from the peel of citrus fruits, especially Cantonese mandarin orange.
The surface of good-quality cantaloupe tangerine peel will be dark orange or brown, and the texture will be firm and shiny.

Taste and smell:
It has a strong citrus aroma, but is more concentrated and complex than the average tangerine peel flavor.
It has a certain degree of bitterness, which is unique to it.

Origin:
China

Cooking dishes:
It is widely used in cooking in Guangdong and other southern Chinese regions, such as soups, stir-fries and medicinal meals.
The unique flavor of cantaloupe tangerine peel can enhance many traditional Chinese dishes, such as boiled chicken, pork ribs soup, etc.
It can also be used to make tea, often mixed with Pu’er or green tea to add flavor and aroma.

Applicable dishes:
Pan-fried chicken steak, salted fish patties, stir-fried beef with oyster sauce, Taiwanese braised meat, duck soup with winter melon and tangerine peel, braised pork shank with pear and southern apricots, steamed pork ribs with tangerine peel, duck with tangerine peel, tangerine peel mousse, fruit cake

 

 

 

 

 

Feature:
Erjingtiao chili powder is a powder ground from Erjingtiao chili pepper, which retains the unique flavor and spiciness of the original chili pepper.
The powdered state makes it easier to store and use.
The color is usually bright or dark red.

Taste and smell:
Medium spiciness, with the same fruity aroma and subtle sweetness as the original two-wattle pepper.
The smell is fragrant with a hint of fruity aroma, making it even more versatile in cooking.

Origin:
China

Cooking dishes:
Often used in stir-fries, soups, stews, and even roasts.
Ideal for dishes that require a quick boost of spiciness and flavor.
It can also be used to make your own version of chili sauce or chili oil.

Chili powder is a very convenient and versatile condiment that is becoming increasingly popular in cooking not just in China but around the world. Its medium spiciness and distinctive fruity aroma make it ideal in a variety of dishes, especially those looking to add dimension and depth.

 

 

 

 

Feature:
Tangerine peel is made from the dried orange or tangerine peel.
The drying process causes it to darken and wrinkle.
Good quality tangerine peel should have a clean surface and uniform color.

Taste and smell:
The taste is uniquely bitter and sweet.
The scent is rich and citrusy, often with a hint of resin and herbaceous notes.

Origin:
China

Cooking dishes:
Often used in traditional Chinese cuisine, such as chicken stew or pork ribs soup.
In Chinese Cantonese cooking, it is used in stews and stir-fries.
Can be used to flavor curries and other stews.
It is also used in some desserts and drinks, such as tangerine peel cake or tangerine peel tea.

Applicable dishes:
Salted fish patties, stir-fried beef with oyster sauce, Taiwanese braised meat, winter melon and tangerine peel old duck soup, pear and southern apricot stewed pork shank, tangerine peel steamed pork ribs, tangerine peel duck, roselle tea, sour plum soup

 

 

 

 

 

Feature:
Bell pepper meal is made by drying and coarsely grinding bell peppers into larger particles.
Usually rich in color, such as red, yellow, or orange.

Taste and smell:
Bell pepper grits generally retain the flavor characteristics of the original bell pepper, with a subtle sweetness and a small amount of spiciness.
The scent is a combination of fruity and peppery notes, with a hint of fresh citrus.

Origin:
China

Cooking dishes:
Bell pepper grits can be used in a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, stir-fries, and grilling.
Because its particles are larger, it is suitable for dishes that require a little texture.
It can also be used in homemade chili sauces or sauces to add depth and texture.
Commonly used in Mexican cuisine, South American cuisine, and some Asian cuisine.

**Bell pepper grits are used in a variety of cooking styles and cuisines due to their unique flavor and versatility. Not only can it be used as the main seasoning, it is also often used to decorate or enhance the taste of dishes.

 

 

 

 

 

feature:
Korean chili pepper powder is made from a specific variety of red chili peppers that have been dried and ground.
The color is usually red to orange-red and the texture ranges from coarse to fine.
This type of chili powder is mainly used in Korean cuisine, especially in making kimchi.

Taste and smell:
The flavor is usually spicy with a hint of sweetness.
It smells somewhat like cayenne pepper and red pepper, but is milder and more complex than regular paprika.

Origin:
China

Cooking dishes:
Used to make a variety of Korean kimchi, including cabbage kimchi and cucumber kimchi.
It is also an indispensable ingredient in Korean fried rice cakes, Korean gochujang and many Korean soups.
Can be used as a marinade or sauce for Korean BBQ.

 

 

 

 

 

feature:
The main difference between coarse Korean chili powder and fine powder is that it has a coarser texture.
It is usually made from a specific variety of red pepper that has been dried and roughly ground.
The color is bright red or orange-red, and the texture is more like fragments than powder.

Taste and smell:
The flavor is spicy but usually has a hint of sweetness.
The smell is similar to fine powder, with complex aromas of cayenne pepper and red pepper, but may be stronger due to the coarser texture.

Origin:
China

Cooking dishes:
Grits are particularly useful in dishes that require texture, such as certain types of kimchi or Korean barbecue.
Its rough texture adds more flavor to food during cooking.
It can be used in a variety of stir-fries, sauces, soups, and as a marinade for meat and seafood.