Soup Season Is Here: How to Pick Dried Goods and Herbs at Asian Markets
When the weather cools, Chinese-American kitchens turn to slow soups. A GSM supermarket field guide: goji berries should be deep red, not neon; jujubes plump and springy; dried shiitake thick-capped and whole; dried yam and lotus seeds are the safest soup staples, and pre-packaged beats bulk bins for storage. Ginseng prices vary wildly — spend within reason. And remember: food is food; if something hurts, see a doctor, and take supplement marketing with a grain of salt. (Compiled by GSM.)
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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