Technique Thursdays

Smoking heated tea leaves or wood shavings imparts color, aroma and fragrance to ingredients, and is a fundamental technique of Chinese cuisine.

What you need to know about the technique for making the creamiest, silkiest sauces and dressings.

The thought of jiggly savory meat jelly might be off-putting to some, but the long process of putting together a proper aspic is part of its lingering appeal.