Introduction -- The (new) Chinatown pantry: building flavors, textures, and aromas -- Bites: dumplings and xiao chi -- Soup: always order soup -- Vegetables: to market with Ying Ying (bring cash) -- Seafood: WWJD (keep it simple) -- Meat + BBQ: cooking with fire (and water) -- Rice: from the Delta to the Delta -- Dessert: beans, oranges, and pork fat -- Banquets + parties: good times and good luck.
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