Chinese liquor, or jiu, has a rich history and though it is commonly called Chinese wine, the beverage is not an alcohol made from grapes as its Western counterpart is. Rather, Chinese wine is made from various grains such as sorghum, rice, wheat or barley.
Executive chef Mok Kit Keung of Shang Palace opens up a whole world of flavours by cooking with an array of Chinese liquors.
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