Yunnan Cheese: Rushan (乳扇, lit. 'dairy fan') This is a thin, fried cheese from Yunnan. It has a flaky, crispy texture with a very deep, savory flavor with a note of sourness. read more
Yunnan Cheese: Rushan (乳扇, lit. 'dairy fan') This is a thin, fried cheese from Yunnan. It has a flaky, crispy texture with a very deep, savory flavor with a note of sourness. read more
Despite cheese's presence in nearly every cuisine in the world, East Asian food in general rarely includes cheese. It's something you don't really think about until you realize how surprising it is, especially compared to our cheese-centric, artery-clogging American diet. Think of traditional Japanese, Korean, and Chinese restaurants. read more
When I say cheese, I mean actual cheese -- either from a cow, goat or whatnot. What I don't mean is"Chinese cheese" or fermented, preserved tofu. The only Chinese dish I can think of that has cheese is Yunnan Goat Cheese, served sprinkled with sugar and pepper. read more