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Here on the Practice Page you can learn not only general preparation methods and how to use the different tools, but I also show you some hints, tips and tricks about Chinese cooking.

Please note: this page is under construction. There is still a lot of information missing!

The secret of Chinese cuisine is that everything is freshly made and thus it is well fitted if you  have guests. You can prepare (cut, marinate etc.) most of the food in advance and then cook it just before it is served. You don't even need special kitchen utensils, so if you do not own a wok, a regular pot or pan will do, too.

However, I strongly recommend to purchase a wok. It's not a huge expense, especially if you buy one of the simple steel ones with a wooden handle. They are the best anyway! Stay away from those modern woks with Teflon  coating and plastic handles, regular steel distributes the heat much better and it is just as easy to clean.

Normally, you get most of the ingredients in any supermarket, but I strongly  recommend that you better go to an Asian or Oriental shop, especially for the herbs and spices. And there is another advantage: if you are not familiar with one or the other name of an ingredient just ask the sales person for  advice and assistance.