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    In a Chinese dialect this term describes the energetic, flavorful, fiery, life-giving and even superstitious qualities of freshly and properly cooked food. Leftovers are certainly devoid of it. What is this two-word term, written pinyin style?

    Question #98868. Asked by edmund80. (Aug 25 08 10:43 AM)


    CurleyBear

    		"Wok hei" is a term referring to the breath or spirit of a wok. It is the flavor imparted on food by being cooked in a seasoned wok over very high heat.

    http://kitchenmusings.com/2009/04/the-way-of-the-wok-an-introduction.html

    Sep 28 12, 10:49 PM

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