Comments on: Chinese Dry Spices and Seasonings

By: Denise Matindas

Denise Matindas — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:05:59 +0000

In reply to Susanne Samuel. Ich habe diese endlich in einem Go Asia Supermarkt gefunden.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:07:05 +0000

In reply to Nicolai.

Hi Nicolai, the Sichuan dried chilies are actually not all that spicy. They’re not meant to knock you flat; they actually get added to recipes in large quantities in dishes like Chongqing chicken: https://thewoksoflife.com/chongqing-chicken/. If you want a really spicy chili, you can use the Thai chilies if you like!

By: Nicolai

Nicolai — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:19:20 +0000

First of all, thank you for all your recipes and resources! They are truly invaluable and have really ignited my passion for cooking over the past few years.

I have a question though: which dried chilis do you prefer to use? I’ve used (super hot) Thai chiles in the past because they’re easier to come by where I live, but I recently switched to chao tian jiao/facing heaven chiles, which don’t seem very spicy in comparison. Or maybe I got a bad batch or just have to use a lot more?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 19:20:30 +0000

In reply to Helen Hicks.

Hi Helen, you can see the products listed out here: https://pearlriver.com/products/pearl-river-x-woks-of-life-pantry-essentials-box

By: Helen Hicks

Helen Hicks — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:00:24 +0000

Would it be possible to list the ingredients of the Friendship Box? Shippping if possible to the UK would be prohibitive. I am trying to compile a list from the illustration but not everything is pictured in such a way as to make it possible. A simple list of ingredients would be enough – that might be easier than including brand names.
I will sincerely appreciate any help you can give.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:22:55 +0000

In reply to Stuart. Hi Stuart, as we're in the U.S., we're not as familiar with the availability of Chinese ingredients in the U.K. but perhaps another reader in your area can chime in here?

By: Stuart

Stuart — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:32:36 +0000

I would like to find a Chinese grocer or emporium where I can buy all these spices, sauces etc. There is nothing in Ashbourne or Osmaston DE6 1LW, would like to know of one not too far away please.

By: Christine Soto

Christine Soto — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 22:34:04 +0000

In reply to Bill. Hmm interesting. Well, thank you for your reply.

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 03:52:46 +0000

In reply to Paula. Hi Paula, thanks for sharing that info on bittern!

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 03:51:27 +0000

In reply to Christine Soto. Hi Christine, I never noticed that in White pepper from the Asian grocery store but I wonder if they have to list it because there may be some trace wheat from equipment in the same plant?