Sesame sticks: rectangular sesame treats If you haven't already heard, Monday marked the beginning of Chinese New Year. It's the Year of the Monkey in 2016 (the fire monkey, to be exact). Overseas, people get seven days off to celebrate the holidays. When we were visiting Taiwan, people looked at us funny because kids don't get winter break there--their time off is consolidated around the lunar new year. Besides meeting up with family, New Year is a great time to eat tried-and-true treats. … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Sesame Bread
April 25, 2014 Leave a Comment
Sesame bread: thick bread with an interior laced with scallions, and sesame seeds sprinkled on top A common breakfast food or snack in Northern China, this bread requires no baking. That's right--just fry it up in a pan! (The Chinese Islamic cuisine features an unleavened version, which results in a flatter bread.) There's an interesting contrast with the soft inside against the crisp outside. Sometimes the green onions can taste … [Read more...]
