Martin Yan

How a new wave of Chinese diaspora cookbook authors are exploring identity through recipes

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How a new wave of Chinese diaspora cookbook authors are exploring identity through recipes

On page 35, there is a recipe for hung yuen guy ding – almond boneless chicken. But the dish bears little resemblance to the crispy battered chicken on shredded lettuce Kung writes about, known today as “ABC”. Chinese-American chef Jon Kung, who has a recipe for almond boneless chicken in his cookbook Kung Food. Photo: … Read more

The best Bay Area dumplings to eat right now

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The best Bay Area dumplings to eat right now

The Dumpling Report began in 2022 spotlighting a residential neighborhood’s mom-and-pop dim sum takeout spot. It was an intentional choice to begin the column with a non-flashy, everyday eatery that locals frequent at an affordable price, and show how the owners of places like these both maintain and create the culture of the Bay Area.  … Read more