congee

Why a Michelin-star French restaurant in Paris serves a congee-inspired dish on its plant-forward menu

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Why a Michelin-star French restaurant in Paris serves a congee-inspired dish on its plant-forward menu

The origin story of Fleury’s unexpected dish dates back to 2015, when she went to the United States to work at the acclaimed Blue Hill at Stone Barns with chef Dan Barber. Manon Fleury, chef-owner of French restaurant Datil, was inspired by working with US chef Dan Barber. Photo: Datil “He does conceptual dishes and … Read more

Opinion | Why Chinese love fermented bean curd and even stinky tofu: it’s cheap, adds flavour to rice and congee, is a good source of protein, and lots more

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Opinion | Why Chinese love fermented bean curd and even stinky tofu: it’s cheap, adds flavour to rice and congee, is a good source of protein, and lots more

Humble, pungent-tasting foo yu – fermented blocks of bean curd – are a staple of cuisines across China and the diaspora. A favourite from when I first encountered them in the home of Chinese friends in Malaysia, long before coming to live in Hong Kong, this inexpensive item has been a kitchen store-cupboard favourite ever … Read more