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Hospitality entrepreneur Danny Lee shares his favorite Asian grocery products in new Parool column: ‘The homemade shrimp wontons from Sunrise are really very good’

Amsterdam entrepreneur Danny Lee is starting a new column in Het Parool that highlights and explains unique products found in Asian supermarkets. By sharing his favorite finds and expert culinary tips, Lee hopes to help readers navigate the wide variety of ingredients available in local tokos.

Amsterdam-based entrepreneur Danny Lee is launching a new column in Het Parool dedicated to exploring diverse products found in local Asian supermarkets, or tokos. Alongside fellow contributor Raghenie Bhawanie, Lee aims to demystify the overwhelming selection in these stores by highlighting specific items, explaining their cultural origins, and offering practical cooking tips. Having previously co-founded the Chin Chin Club and currently co-owning Café Wu, Lee brings his culinary passion to help readers discover unique ingredients that they might otherwise overlook in their weekly shops.

Lee shares insights into his favorite neighborhood spots, including Amazing Oriental in Duivendrecht, Toko Sunrise near Geldersekade, and Toko Het Oosten on the Zeedijk. He highlights specialty items ranging from handmade shrimp wontons and fresh rice noodles to Chinese rose-infused sausages. In his debut column, Lee explores lap cheong, a dried Chinese sausage that he recommends for its sweet and floral profile. Through his writing, he hopes to encourage adventurous cooking by showcasing how versatile these traditional store-bought products can be in everyday home meals.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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