6 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup cornstarch; Directions. In a small bowl, stir together the water, soy sauce, mirin and cornstarch and, in the mix, coat the pork pieces and marinate them for 15 minutes.

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Soy sauce brings salt as well as a savory side notes to dishes. Choose only naturally brewed sauces. Lo suggests using Chinese brands, which have a rich flavor from 90 percent soy beans.

Much like “The Joy of Cooking,” which teaches the basics, “The Chinese Way: Classic Techniques, Fresh Flavors,” by Betty Liu, is a primer for anyone wanting to master Chinese cooking.

Doreen Yen Hung Feng’s recipes in The Joy of Chinese Cooking aren’t fancy – fried rice, curried chicken, sweet and sour spare ribs, char siu among them – but they have stood the test of time.