Archive for the 'CHINESE' Category

Vegetarian Country Stew

Monday, August 13th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
 
    * 1 package (140 grams, 4.9 ounces) Superior Tofu Puff, cut into halves*
    * 2 medium onions, cut in wedges
    * 1 medium carrot, cut in 1/2 inch slices
    * 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut in 3/4 inch slices
    * 1/2 cup string beans
    * 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
    * […]

Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe

Monday, August 13th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
 
    * 1/2 pound fresh egg noodles
    * 1 can bamboo shoots
    * 1 can water chestnuts
    * 1/2 red bell pepper
    * 1 cup fresh snow peas
    * 2 celery stalks
    * 2 slices ginger
    * 2 TB dark soy sauce
    * 1 teaspoon sugar
    * 1 TB Chinese rice vinegar
    * 1 cup […]

Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls

Monday, August 13th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
 
    * 6 large cabbage leaves
    * 2 dried mushrooms
    * 30 grams straw mushrooms
    * 30 grams silver sprouts*
    * 3 water chestnuts**
    * 1/4 carrot
    * a little dried fungus
    * a little black moss
    * Seasoning:
    * 1/2 teaspoon rice wine
    * 1/4 teaspoon salt
    * Cornstarch Mixture:
    * 40 ml water […]

Vegetarian Mock Eel

Monday, August 13th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
 
    * 
    * 60 grams (slightly more than 1/4 cup) dried black mushrooms (with large caps if possible, it will look better)
    * 80 grams (slightly more than 1/3 cup) whole bamboo shoots
    * 12 pieces small pak choi (bok choy) or other green vegetables
    * 1/2 carrot (medium sized)
    * 2 tablespoons […]

Mock Crab Claws

Monday, August 13th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
 
    * 300 grams (1 1/3 cups) potatoes
    * 38 grams (2 2/3 tablespoons) walnut
    * 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
    * 38 grams (2 2/3 tablespoons) tang flour (wheat starch, available at Asian markets)
    * 1/2 carrot
    * Batter
    * 75 grams flour (5 1/4 tablespoons)
    * 15 grams (1 tablespoon) glutinous […]

Fried Mock Oyster - Bean Curd Recipe

Monday, August 13th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
 
    * 1 large cake firm bean curd
    * 3 dried mushrooms
    * 4 sheets seaweed (4 inches by 9 inches)
    * Seasonings:
    * 1/4 tsp salt
    * 1/4 tsp sugar
    * 1 tsp cornstarch
    * 1/4 tsp MSG (optional)
    * a few drops sesame oil
    * Freshly ground black pepper - a few shakes […]

Braised Assorted Fungus

Monday, August 13th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
 
    * 50 grams (3 1/2 tablespoons) button mushrooms
    * 50 grams (3 1/2 tablespoons) straw mushrooms
    * 50 grams (3 1/2 tablespoons) abalone mushrooms
    * 2 dried mushrooms
    * a few small pieces golden fungus
    * a few small pieces black fungus
    * a few small pieces white fungus
    * 20 grams (about 1 […]

Vegetarian Bean Curd Rolls

Sunday, August 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
 
    * 3 sheets dried bean curd
    * 3 sheets yakinori (roasted seaweed used in sushi rolls)
    * Seasoning:
    * 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
    * 1 teaspoon salt
    * 2 teaspoons sugar
    * 1 teaspoon pepper
    * 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    * a pinch MSG (if desired)
    * 3 cups water
    * Oil for […]

Chinese Noodles in Peanut Sauce

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb or 500 grams Hakka (flat) noodles
2 Tbsp. dark sesame oil
Dressing:
6 Tbsp. peanut butter
1/4 cup water
3 Tbsp. light soya sauce
6 Tbsp. dark soy sauce
6 Tbsp. sesame paste (ground sesame seeds)
1/2 cup dark sesame oil
2 Tbsp. sherry or any wine […]

Chinese Chilled Melon Fruit Salad

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup water
4 ounces rock sugar, or 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons mango juice, fresh or canned
1 cup mango slices, fresh or canned
1 cup sliced papaya
1 peach or apple, sliced
2 kiwi fruit, stems cut off, […]