This style of braising works well with chicken or pork. 5 tablespoons oil 2 large onions, chopped 3 red chilies, slices 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1-in (2 ½ -cm) piece fresh ginger root, sliced 2 lb (1 kg) chicken, cut into curry pieces 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce 1-2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste 2 [...]
Broadly influenced in its spicing, Curry Kapitan conjures up some of the cosmopolitan atmosphere of old Malacca and recalls the traditional role of the Kapitan in China as the Chinese communities. The Kapitan was a man of standing among both Malays and his own Chinese people and had considerable social mobility. Curry Kapitan reflects this [...]
This dish illustrates the fastidious elaboration of spices often employed in Nyonya cooking. Like all curries, it is good if prepared a few hours ahead and left to sit before serving. 1 chicken or 2-3 lb (1-1½ kg) chicken pieces 5 tablespoons oil 2 cups (500 ml) thin coconut milk Salt to taste Sugar to [...]
Long strands of noodles are a symbol of longevity to the Chinese and are often eaten on birthdays. These yellow Hokkien wheat noodles are favorites for frying. 14 oz (400 g) pork or chicken, finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon sherry 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 15 oz (450 g) package [...]
Kway teow are rice noodles about ½-in (1-cm) wide and cut from a rolled-up slab of fresh rice-noodle sheets. Slabs of this kind are usually available in the refrigerators of Southeast Asian food stores. 1 lb (500 g) cockles or baby clams 1 lb (500 g) wide rice flat noodles 3-4 red chilies, sliced, or [...]
Rice porridge was brought by the Chinese to every country in Southeast Asia. Two variations exits-one in which the rice grains remain separate, which is the Teochew versions, and one which is cooked long enough for the grains to be no longer visible ( the version favored by the Cantonese and Hainanese). For 1 lb [...]
Fried rice, rice porridge or noodle dishes are the traditional Chinese breakfast, but are rapidly being displaced by Western toast or cereal. However they also make great lunches. 2 tablespoons oil 2 eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt 1 onion, chopped 8 oz (250 g) shrimp, peeled and cooked Dash of light soy sauce [...]
