Embroidered Mala (麻辣) Unisex Apron

Embroidered Mala (麻辣) Unisex ApronOk, we admit we're a little obsessed with mala, both the flavors and the characters. , or "m," refers to the numbing of Sichuan pepper and , or "l," to the burn of chili peppers. So means numbing and spicythe tingle and thrill of Sichuan cuisine. This apron comes in a gray black denim with striking, royal red embroidery. We previously made this apron in 100% cotton, but came to feel it was a bit too heavy for a hot kitchen and wrinkled too easily.

We recommend a wood wok spatula such as this one for a quieter

stainless-steel yin-yang hot pot

They are both excellent

While fresh is always best for chow fun

Ingredients: roasted rapeseed oil

Store unopened packets at room temperature

the soybeans end up deep black in color (hence their English name)

so ideally you’d match the vinegar with the specific regional Chinese cuisine you are cooking: Zhenjiang for xiao long bao

cao guo is delicious

unlike almost all other imported peppercorns

at that serving size

20-year Baoning is not for stir-frying or high-heat cooking but is best used for cold dishes