Tag Archives: Dagui

A Love for Sweet & Sour: Recipe for Vinegar Peanuts

Posted on May 27, 2010 by jen

What is it about the combination of sweet and sour that is so remarkably appealing? I’ll admit that there is no flavor combination that I love quite as much as that tangy sweetness. I’m one of those people that asks … Continue reading →

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DaGui (大贵) Hot Dishes: Because…they are delicious too

Posted on May 14, 2010 by jen

After my Ode To Vinegar post detailing the sour cold dishes at DaGui (大贵), I shall now move onto some hot, vinegar-free but still delicious dishes. Guizhou cuisine is not at all popular outside of China – in fact I’ve … Continue reading →

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DaGui (大贵) Cold Dishes: Because vinegar is delicious

Posted on April 24, 2010 by jen

Hello, magical peanuts. In my pre-Beijing existence, I was never really fond of the peanut. If I felt a nut craving, the stores were stocked with an infinite variation of other nuts – smoked almonds, candied cashews, and the oh-so-buttery … Continue reading →

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