Rice wine is one of those ingredients we should all have in our pantry. In its many varieties, from sweet Japanese mirin to mild Chinese mijiu and umami-rich Shaoxing wine, rice wine adds depth ...

Add the chilli, Shaoxing rice wine, vegetable stock, bamboo shoots and the seasonings. Bring to the boil, then add with the cornflour paste, stirring well, until thickened. Keep warm over a low heat.

If you can find it, use glutinous rice wine (mijiu) for this dish; it has a milder flavour than the Shaoxing rice wine commonly used. Rinse the pig's feet under cold running water. Bring a large ...

For most, Shaoxing wine is that clear ... But this 3,000-year-old yellow wine, made from glutinous rice, water from Jianhu Lake and a wheat-based yeast, is so much more than just a seasoning.

Fish sauce (optional, if you have it in cupboard) Red chilli (optional, if you have it in the cupboard) Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry (optional, if you have it in the cupboard) Cook the noodles ...