500 grams eggplant 1 (1/6 tsp) gram salt 20 grams (4 tsp) broad bean sauce from Pixian County, Sichuan Province (if not available, other chile sauce can be substituted) 25 (4.5 tsp) grams sugar 15 (3 tsp) grams vinegar 15 (3 tsp) grams soy sauce 15 grams (3 tsp) rice wine 20 grams (4 tsp) [...]
Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup sliced red bell peppers 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups fresh bean sprouts 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons honey [...]
The secret to this recipe is cooking the beef in 1 cup of oil to seal in the juices, and cooking the broccoli in water to make it crisp and tender. For a more authentic touch, try using Chinese broccoli, which has an appearance and taste similar to asparagus. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: [...]
The restaurant favorite is based on an authentic Hunan dish that translates roughly as “ancestor meeting place chicken.” If you like, you can thicken the sauce by whisking 2 teaspoons cornstarch in with the other sauce ingredients. For more sauce, increase the sauce ingredients by 1/2 (3 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons rice [...]
A popular restaurant dish, Moo Goo Gai Pan means “fresh mushrooms with sliced chicken.” Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Ingredients: 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts Marinade: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry a few drops sesame oil 1 tablespoon cornstarch Vegetables: 1 [...]
In this healthier version of traditional Kung Pao Chicken, the chicken is stir-fried instead of deep-fried, reducing the fat content. Serves 3 to 4 Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 7 to 8 ounces each Marinade: 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 1/2 teaspoons [...]
The name won ton means swallowing a cloud, and the wonton floating in this popular soup are thought to resemble clouds. This recipe for Won ton Soup serves 4. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 18 – 24 won ton wrappers Filling: 1/2 pound boneless lean pork, chopped [...]
