Description
Small Starter Kit for Chinese Jiangsu Cuisine - 5 Selected Ingredients
This starter kit is curated for those who wish to delve into Chinese Jiangsu cuisine, also known as Su cuisine, renowned for its elegant presentation, meticulous preparation, and distinctive balance of sweet and sour flavors. The kit includes five essential ingredients that together form the foundation for many classic Jiangsu dishes. Chinese yellow rock sugar, also known as rock sugar, is used to impart a soft, rounded sweetness with a natural luster to sauces and glazed dishes, differing significantly from regular refined sugar. Shaoxing rice wine is an indispensable ingredient in Chinese cuisine and is used in larger quantities to neutralize unwanted aromas from freshwater fish and seafood, resulting in a cleaner and more nuanced flavor experience. Canned bamboo shoots contribute a slight crispness and a mild, earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with the delicate stews and stir-fries that Jiangsu cuisine is known for. Dried shiitake mushrooms are rehydrated in water before use and add a deep umami flavor to dishes, elevating soups, sauces, and braised dishes to a new level. Silken tofu is ideal for finer, cut, and shaped dishes that require a soft and delicate texture. Overall, this kit provides a solid introduction to the flavor profiles and techniques that characterize Jiangsu cuisine. The kit is aimed at culinary-curious home cooks who want to work with authentic Asian ingredients and explore Chinese gastronomy. It is also suitable as a thoughtful gift for food enthusiasts. The ingredients can be used across many recipes and offer the opportunity to experiment with Chinese cooking at home. Keywords: Chinese starter kit, Jiangsu cuisine, Asian ingredients, Chinese home cooking, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, Shaoxing rice wine, silken tofu, Chinese yellow rock sugar, authentic Chinese food.
Contents of the box
Crystal Sugar 500g
Contents:
MITR PHOL: CRYSTAL SUGAR 500 g.
Ingredients: Sugar.
Nutritional content per 100 g
| Energy |
1575 kJ/375 kcal |
| Fat |
0 g |
| - of which saturated fatty acids |
g |
| - of which unsaturated fatty acids |
g |
| Carbohydrate |
100 g |
| - of which sugars |
100 g |
| Protein |
0 g |
| Salt |
0 g |
| Calcium |
mg |
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Shao Xing Rice Wine 750ml - 14%vol
Contents:
Rice, water, WHEAT, color: E150c
Allergens: WHEAT
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Shiitake Mushrooms 100g
Contents:
Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)
Nutritional content per 100 g
| Energy |
232kJ / 55kcal |
| Fat |
1.8 g |
| - of which saturated fatty acids |
0 g |
| - of which unsaturated fatty acids |
g |
| Carbohydrate |
61.7 g |
| - of which sugars |
1.3 g |
| Protein |
20 g |
| Salt |
0 g |
| Calcium |
mg |
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Yipin Tofu Silken
Contents:
SOYBEANS 30%, water, mineral salt E511
Allergens: SOY
Nutritional content per 100 g
| Energy |
260kJ / 62kcal |
| Fat |
2.9 g |
| - of which saturated fatty acids |
0.6 g |
| - of which unsaturated fatty acids |
g |
| Carbohydrate |
2.1 g |
| - of which sugars |
0.1 g |
| Protein |
6.8 g |
| Salt |
0.01 g |
| Calcium |
mg |
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Bamboo Shoot Slices 540g
Contents:
Bamboo shoots 52%, water
Allergens: No known allergens
Nutritional content per 100 g
| Energy |
45.7kJ / 10.9kcal |
| Fat |
2.13 g |
| - of which saturated fatty acids |
0 g |
| - of which unsaturated fatty acids |
g |
| Carbohydrate |
0.56 g |
| - of which sugars |
0 g |
| Protein |
2.13 g |
| Salt |
0.2 g |
| Calcium |
mg |
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