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Glossary


Bamboo Steamer
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For storing dim sums.



Beijing
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The capital city of China.



Bird's Nests
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Bird's nests are considered as tonics which are beneficial to our health.



Boiled Dumplings
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Also called Shui Jiao, boiled dumplings are cooked in boiling water, or boiling soup over high heat.



Brown Rice
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Unrefined Rice, in which the germ and outer layers (including the bran) have not been removed..



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