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- Aji Mirin
Kikkoman 6/60 oz
- Almonds
Blue Diamond 25# stocked in blanched (skin removed, raw) splits
or slivered. Split variety consists of a whole almond which is cut directly in
half. Slivered variety similar to a "french fry" cut, long and slender.
Anise Seed
Spice most commonly used in Asian cooking. "Star" shaped and most
commonly sold in a dry state. Has a distinct flavor similar to licorice.
Bag Sandwich
Most commonly used to hold condiments. Commonly used sizes include #20
& #19. Product is commonly used to store condiments such as cookies, tea bags,
cutlery. Sometimes used to hold fried foods, such as egg rolls. Can be found
available in either a dry wax (protects against water intrusion) or fluorocarbon (protects
against grease and oils)
Bag T-Shirt
Usually market is dominated by imported product, made of high density white & often
printed with "Thank You". Available in 12"x7"x22",
10"x5"x18", or 7"x5"x17". Normally used for carrying
take out food.
Bag Glassine
Small bags made of glassine, normally used to hold toasted sesame seeds.
Baking Powder
Commonly used in Asian cooking as an ingredient in batter mixes for deep fried
foods. Baking powder commonly enables batter to "fluff" when deep fried.
Bamboo Shoots
Imported product grown in the following Asian countries: China, Thailand,
& Taiwan. However, most all product is now imported from China.
Previously, product was available in either the "wild" or "cultured"
varieties. Wild product from Thailand was often harvested from the jungles of
Thailand by locals, then sold to factories for canning. However, wild product often
contained a sour taste and offensive smell. Subsequently, most all product is of the
cultured variety, grown under controlled planting conditions. Bamboo shoots are
typically harvested during the summer months (June/July) and canned immediately to prevent
souring. Yellowish in color, this vegetable is usually canned in one of several
cuts: whole/halves, sliced, diced, or shredded (strips). Sliced product is
commonly used in stir fry dishes, while the shredded variety is used in soups and many SE
Asian dishes.
Barbecue Sauce
Bean Curd (Red/White)
Bean Sauce
See Also - Ground Bean Sauce
Bean Sauce Hot
Szechwan Brand (Taiwan) - Made from ground up brown beans & chili
peppers, this item is commonly added as a based to many northern Chinese style dishes.
Has somewhat of a salty and spicy taste to it.
Bean Thread
Lung Kow (China) - Made from ground mung beans, bean thread is
also commonly referred to as rice vermicelli, saifun noodles, or cellophane
noodles. Bean thread can be served in a wide variety of ways: boiled and served hot,
or deep fried. When deep fried in oil, bean thread changes quickly to resemble a
"Styrofoam" looking like consistency. It is then used as a garnish for such
common Chinese dishes as Mongolian beef.
Bento
Although a traditional Japanese bento box lunch contains a variety of sushi,
sashimi, the term bento has been associated recently as a skewer of barbequed chicken
served on top of a bed of white or brown rice. Served in a rectangular shaped black
plastic tray, the chicken is commonly garnished with a sweet chili sauce.
Black Bean Salted
Black beans are commonly used in many Asian style stir fry dishes. Because
the product is literally sun dried in most Asian countries, the product must be thoroughly
washed before using in order rid foreign debris from product. Product is then
sometimes chopped/minced with garlic and/or ginger, then added to a stir fry dish.
Black Bean w/Garlic
Because of the inconvenience and high amount of debris found in salted black
beans, Lee Kum Kee (HK) introduced this product several years ago. Black
bean with garlic is available in a 6/5 lb pack size, with product possessing somewhat of a
pasted format. The product is used exactly the same as salted black beans, however
requires refrigeration once opened.
Black Fungus
See Also - Fungus Black
Bread Crumbs
Often referred to as Paneko bread crumbs, this product is most commonly
used in Japanese cuisine. Product is sold dry, and is used as a coating for deep
fried items such as chicken katsu.
Brush Short Handle
Made with a wooden handle and bamboo bristles, these brushes are commonly used in
Asian kitchens to wash woks and cooking utensils. Brush is approximately 6" in
length, and imported from China.
Carmel Coloring
Commonly referred to as "brown coloring" amongst the Asian trade,
carmel coloring us often used in Chinese restaurants to obtain a dark brown color to most
gravies.
Cashew Whole
Whole cashews are commonly used in Asian cooking as a garnish to many stir fry
dishes. Product is normally sold in the raw blanched format, requiring the end user
to roast the nut before serving. Roasting is most commonly achieved by placing the
raw nuts in hot oil (not too high of a temperature), until the desired roasted color is
achieved. Users must be careful however, as the nuts will continue to discolor
during the cooling process. Product is normally graded and available in the
following types: Whole 320's (W320), SSW, or W2's or W3's. Whole 320 product is
typically the first grade product, yielding a much higher price per pound. 320 refers to
the fact that there will be approximately 320 nuts per pound. Slightly scortched
wholes (SSW) are normally cheaper in price than the W320 type, however will possess a
random darker nut skin color, as well as a wide variety of sizes of nuts. W2's and
W3's are similar in nature to SSW's, however will be priced slightly lower due to a lower
grading classification.
Catsup
Most commonly used as a base for sweet & sour sauce recipes. Due to receipe
formulations, most end users will require a 33% solids variety.
Chestnuts
See also Waterchestnuts
Chicken Seasoning
Ajinomoto Savor Rich III - One of our most popular and authentic selling
chicken soup bases. Sold in a dry powder format, this product hs a true authentic
flavor which closely rivals homemade chicken soup stock. Although this product
containes MSG, it possesses a slight hint of ginger flavoring, while providing the
convenience of instant soup stock when added to hot boiling water. Comes master
packed in 4/6 lb plastic tubs.
Chicken Soup Base
See Also, Soup Base Chicken
Chili Garlic Sauce
Huy Fong (USA) - This product has grown in popularity in recent years
and can be found in many cuisines other than Asian. Many have attempted to copy Huy
Fong's manufacturing techniques, however have been unsuccessful in capturing market share.
Look for Huy Fong's traditional rooster on the logo, as well as product packed in
a clear bottle with a green top. This product can be used to highten the spicy
flavor profile of any dish, whether Asian or not. See also, chili sauce sriracha.
Chili Oil Hot
Lee Kum Kee 12/5 oz or Lian How 4/1 gallon - Although available
and sold in small quantities, most end users prefer to make their own chili oil. However,
Chili Paste Sambal
Huy Fong (USA) - Similar in nature to Chili Garlic Sauce,
however this product contains fresh garlic. Often referred to as "sambal
oelek". Packed in a 4/8.5 lb container.
Chili Pepper Crushed
While this product is commonly found in the Mexican/Hispanic trade, many in the
Asian segment of the industry use the crushed variety of dried chili peppers to achieve
added "heat" units to any dish. Product can originate from a wide range of
sources: China, Mexico, etc. Sold commonly in 5 lb units.
Chili Pepper Whole
Dried whole chili peppers are a common ingredient to many of the Northern Chinese
& Mandarin style dishes. Although actual heat units of the chili pods can vary,
most will look for a pod possessing a bright red color. It is important that this
product be stored in a cool dry environment, as chili peppers can develope mold with time.
Commonly sold in 5 lb units.
Chili Sauce Sriracha
Huy Fong (USA) - Similar in consistency to tomato catsup, sriracha chili
sauce has gained increased acceptance as customers begin to thrive on "hotter"
and spicer foods. Because of the instability of this product, it has aa very short
shelf live of about 30 days onced opened. Because of this, product is only available
in either a 12/17 oz or 12/28 oz pack size. Look for Huy Fong's trademarked
clear bottle with the "green" twist top.
Chili Sauce Sweet
Caravelle 12/26 oz - With the recent popularity of bento (see bento),
sweet chili sauce is commonly used as a condiment or sauce topping. Although product
had its origins in Thailand, many domestically produced products are now appearing in the
marketplace. Product has more of a sweet taste, with a slight tint of red chilis.
Product easily compliments any barbequed meats, or goes great with eggs.
Chopsticks
Chopsticks are typically available in two different styles and made of two
different materials. Smaller pull apart Japanese style chopsticks are commonly made
of wood, and may often splinter when used. Although cheaper in price, customers
should be cautioned of the risk. Chinese style chopsticks on the other hand are much
longer in length, and are almost exclusively made of bamboo. While bamboo rarely
splinters, Chinese style chopsticks are commonly packaged in red paper envelopes.
Due to the fact that bamboo inhibits bacterial growth, most health departments prohibit
the reuse of bamboo chopsticks. Customers should be discouraged from reusing
chopsticks of any variety. Chinese style chopsticks are commonly sold in case packs of
10/100 pairs, while Japanese style chopsticks are usually packed 4,000 pairs to a master
case.
Chinaware
Cleaver
Dexter
Coconut Milk
Chaokoh 24/13.5 oz - With the growing popularity of Southeast Asian and
Thai cooking in the US, the use of coconut milk has grown. Coconut milk is commonly
added as an ingredient to any dish requiring added sweetness. It is also commonly
found used in combination with a variety of Thai red, green, or yellow curries.
Corn
See Also - Minicorn
Cornstarch
Buffalo 50 lbs. - In most Asian restaurants, cornstarch is commonly used
mixed with water and used as a thickening agent for sauces and gravies. Furthermore,
cornstarch is often used in combination with all purpose flour to make in house deep
batters.
Cup Portion
Plastic portion cups are commonly used in the Asian food service segment to store
any liquid sauces ranging from sweet and sour, fish sauce, Chinese style hot mustard, as
well as tomato catsup.
Cup Soup
See Also, Soup Cup
Curry Powder
Sun Brand 16 oz - Although no two curry powders can ever achieve the
same flavor profile, most end users are very particular over the brands they prefer.
Originating from India, Sun Brand is commonly accepted amongst the Chinese
trade. It is important to note that curry powder is not consider a spice, rather a
combination of various different spices.
Dace (Fish) Fried w/Black Beans
Dart Container Corp
Manufacturer of styrofoam cups and food containers, as well as polystyrene clear
hinged trays, deli containers, and plastic cutlery. Visit their web site at: www.dartcontainer.com
Duck Egg Salted
Commonly referred to as one thousand year old eggs, imported salted duck eggs are
often hard to obtain because of US FDA restrictions. Because the eggs are usually
packed and preserved with a mud like substance, they can sometimes possess unwanted
bacterial contaminates. Onced cooked, the eggs possess a transparent black color.
Egg Color
Egg color and yellow color are commonly used in Asian cooking to achieve a bright
yellow color to a sauce or gravy. It is often used as a coloring to achieve a yellow
tint in some sweet and sour sauces. Most commonly purchased in quarts or gallon
sizes.
Egg Roll Skin
See Also - Springroll Wrapper. New Hong Kong (SF), Rose Brand
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Fish Sauce
Tiparos 12/23 oz
Fish Tilapia
Five Spice Powder
Flour All Purpose
Flour Cake & Pastry
Fork (Disposable)
Fortune Cookie
Fungus
Garlic Minced
Garlic Powder
Ginger Powder
Ground Bean Sauce
Guest Checks
Adams #101, #102, #104, #108,
#301, #501, #566, #926
Gyoza
See Also - Pot Sticker, Pot Sticker
skin
Hats, Cook
Franklin
Hoisin Sauce
Lee Kum Kee, Koon Chun
Hondashi Powder
Ajinomoto
I + G
Ajinomoto - Disodium
5'-Inosinate 50%, Disodium 5'-Guanylate 50%
Jar Choi
Szechuan (China) 48/12 -
Shredded or whole pickled vegetables
Jelly Fish
Juice, Hawaiian Sun
Knife
Ladle, Wok
Lily Flower (Golden Needles)
Loquat
Lumpia Wrapper
Simex 30/21 oz (Philippines)
Lychee Whole
Lye Water (Potassium Carbonate)
Maggie Seasoning
Menlo Wrapper
Minicorn - Cut, Whole
Miso - Red, White
Moc Shu Pork Skin
MSG - Monosodium Glutamate
Mung Bean
Mushroom Dried Black
Mushroom Pieces & Stems
Mushroom Slice
Mushroom Straw
Mushroom Whole
Mustard Packets
Mustard Powder (Dry)
Napkin
Noodle Crispy
Noodle Extra Fine Cut
Noodle Fine Cut
Noodle Fresh Chow Mein
Noodle Fried Chow Mein
Noodle Hong Kong Style
Noodle Sha Hor Fun
Noodle Special
Noodle Steamed
Noodle Udon
Noodle Won Ton
Noodle Yakisoba
Noodle Yee Mein
Oil, Canola
Oil, Soybean
Oyster Sauce
Pad Thai Sauce
Pail, Food
Peanut, Jumbo Runner
Peanut Sauce
Peas & Carrots
Pepper, Black
Pepper, White Ground
Pineapple, Chunks/Tidbits
Placemats
Plates
See Also - Chinaware
Plum Sauce
Pot Sticker Sauce
Pot Sticker Skins
Pot Sticker with Pork
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Red Bean Paste
Red Food Coloring
Rice Brown
Rice Calrose
Rice Cookers
Rice Jasmine
Rice Long Grain
Rice Paper
Rice Sticks
Rice Sweet
Rice Warmer
Salt Iodized Granulated
Sausage, Pork
Scallops
Seaweed
Sesame Seed, White Hulled
Sesame Seed Oil
Sesame Seed Paste
Shrimp, Frozen
Shumai
Skewers, Bamboo
Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
Soup Base Chicken
Soup Cup
So Sauce
Soy Sauce Dark
Soy Sauce Double Black
Soy Sauce Light
Soy Sauce Mushroom
Soy Sauce Packets
Soy Sauce Thick
Soy Sauce Thin
Spatula, Wok
Spoon
Springroll Wrapper
Squid
Starch, ClearJel
Sugar White Granulated
Sweet 'N Sour Sauce Packets
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Revised: September 28, 2005.
Copyright © 1998 by Chin's Import Export Co., Inc.
All trademarks or product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective
owners.
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