ChinatownConnection.com September 2006 Newsletter

Quote of the month:

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
– Confucius

What's New in this issue:

· Videos

· Chinese Calligraphy

· Forbidden City
Featured Spotlight: Chinese Symbols

There are more than 80,000 Chinese symbols (all called Chinese characters, Chinese alphabets or Chinese signs), but most of the Chinese symbols are seldom used today.

>> Chinese Symbols
Deep Fried Tofu Recipe
Yield: 16 servings 1 lb Firm tofu 1/2 c Sesame seeds 2 tb Cornstarch 3 tb Whole-wheat flour 1/4 c Vegetable oil 1 1/2 lb Red plums, pitted, peeled & chopped 3/4 c Sugar 1 tb Soy sauce 1 tb Teriyaki sauce 2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped Water to cover Cut tofu into 1" squares. Mix together sesame seeds, cornstarch &flour. Roll tofu in sesame mixture till well coated. Heat oil inskillet till hot. Fry squares till well browned. Drain on paper towels & set aside. Place the rest of the ingredients in a pot. Add just enough water to cover by 1/2". Bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes. Blend till smooth. Pour into a serving bowl. To serve, place toothpicks in tofu cubes. Arrange on a platter & serve warm with the sauce.
More Chinese Recipes
Chinese Paintings Stores

Come and visit our new Chinese Art Painting Store. We will also be adding more and more traditional Chinese artist’s works in then near future. Purchase traditional Chinese paintings online. All paintings are one of a kind and signed by the painter herself.

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