https://www.scmp.com/rss/330727/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Considered a delicacy in China, preserved eggs would not win an award for visual appeal, with their translucent dark exterior that has a jellylike texture, and a greenish-black oozing yolk with a hint of ammonia. James Corden, host of The Late Late Show with James Corden, frequently uses these eggs in his “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts” segment, threatening to feed them to his guests if they don’t answer personal questions. What Corden doesn’t know, however, is that when the eggs are of... https://www.scmp.com/food/century-egg-origins/article/3027665?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/century-egg-origins/article/3027665?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:32:31 +0000 This is the story of a man, a dish, and the woman who inspired it. Liu Sheng was born and raised in Hunan province, but moved to Jiangxi for work and new opportunities. He opened up a restaurant with his wife, and together, they started selling a spicy pork rib dish that reminded them of home. https://www.scmp.com/food/spicy-hunan-pork-ribs-chefs-plate-ep-10/article/3000339?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/spicy-hunan-pork-ribs-chefs-plate-ep-10/article/3000339?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Feb 2019 06:32:47 +0000 General Tso's chicken is perhaps the single dish most associated with Chinese food in the U.S. And many associate it with Hunan cuisine, since it first appeared in a Hunan restaurant in New York City. But the dish doesn't come from Hunan, or China, even. General Tso's chicken was an invention from a Taiwanese chef who adjusted his version of Hunan cuisine for the American palate. Hunan food in America is vastly different from China's Hunan. The latter's food is often compared to that of Sichuan,... https://www.scmp.com/food/general-tsos-chicken-not-china/article/2153601?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/general-tsos-chicken-not-china/article/2153601?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 09:30:15 +0000