It’s time to celebrate the Year of the Ox. Happy Lunar New Year. Sadly this comes at a time when online aggression and violence against Asian people is up as much as 1600% in some parts of our country, and the viral pandemic has obliterated many Asian owned small businesses. That’s horrifying and unacceptable. I love celebrating the Lunar New Year, and I support the @beardfoundation @stirfryguru #savechineserestaurants campaign. Please make a donation here welcometochinatown.com/news/zmlzg9i38diwwp1z5q9x6hx2y2bo6v if you can. Chinese cooking has ingredients and technique-driven elements that often intimidate the average home cook. Don’t let that stop you from cooking Chinese food in your own kitchen. There is so much wisdom on line, superb tutorial videos, tips on ingredients and even the right equipment can all be delivered in a day! Here are a few recipes to help celebrate. Link in bio andrewzimmern.com/recipe_occasion/chinese-new-year