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June 2013

One of the dishes many Beijing locals swear by is “Zha Jiang Noodles (炸酱面)”. What sets it apart from other noodle dishes is the sauce, zha jiang, meaning “fried sauce”.

Rice, noodles, and grains• [Simmering]

Zha jiang noodles, old Beijing style (老北京炸酱面)

In this delightful dish, the minimalist approach of Cantonese cooking— using just soy sauce, ginger, and scallions—allows the natural flavors of the lobster shine brightly.

Fish and shelfish• [Stir-frying]

Cantonese stir-fried lobster with ginger and scallions (广式姜葱龙虾)