4 tablespoons vinegar 3 tablespoons oil 1 medium onion, cut in haft across and thinly sliced ½ teaspoon brown mustard seed, coarsely ground 1 lb (500 g) pork, cubed Water Salt to taste Spice Paste 2 teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon black peppercorns or ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cumin seed or [...]
These are Nyonya spring rolls that incorporate Chinese and Southeast Asian ingredients. One roll makes an interesting snack or entrée; two or three a satisfying lunch. Stuffed Pancake Rolls are prepared and eaten in two different ways: most commonly as a kind of crêpe, or sealed and deep-fried in the manner of a mainstream Chinese [...]
This Nyonya satay uses pork, which would never be eaten by the Muslim Malays. Its inspiration, however, is Malay. 1 ¾ oz (50 g) pork shoulder or other cut with a little fat attached, cubed 4 tablespoons oil Pinch each of salt and pepper 1 stalk lemongrass with its and crushed (to be used as [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
