Chinese food has become a staple in the world, with many giving it top billing when it comes to a favourite cuisine type; yet surprisingly this hasn't always been the case. It's hard now to imagine a ...

Monday February 8 marks the start of the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese calendar. If you're thinking about getting to grips with some Chinese cooking at home, there are a few basic ingredients you ...

Almost 20 years ago, I turned up at university with a wok and a bag of rice. I also had a small box containing light and dark soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (for tea, and to satisfy the Chinese belief ...