Shrimp Tofu Stir Fry

    Shrimp Tofu Stir Fry   Tofu with Shrimp is a Chinese dish that looks deceptively simple but is gorgeous when you try it.     INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoon cornstarch 2 red hot pepper, sliced 2…

Sweet and Sour Pork

      Sweet and Sour Pork Crispy and tender sweet and sour pork tastier than takeout! No matter where you go, sweet and sour pork is featured on almost every Chinese restaurant menu. It’s an Asian staple.       Ingredients 1 pound (450 grams) pork loin (or tenderloin) , cut to thick slices 1/2 cup cornstarch…

Chicken Fried Rice

       Chicken Fried Rice   Chicken Fried Rice! This take-out classic is an easy weeknight meal!    This chicken fried rice recipe takes 15 minutes to make. It’s absolutely delicious and everybody loves it.     Ingredients 1 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless and trimmed 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 3…

Pork Bone Broth

      Pork Bone Broth While beef bone is the what most people associate with bone broth, it can also be made with lamb, pork, chicken, veal… you name it.  Chinese pork broth a basic condiment for cooking Chinese soup and stew.   Ingredients 2 (1 kilogram / 2 pounds) pork leg bones , chopped 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine…

Seafood Congee

      Seafood Congee     Seafood congee is the ultimate comfort food.  This recipe is easy to make and tastes amazing with fresh seafood and vegetables.     Ingredients 1/2 cup (50 grams) scallop , dried, optional 1/3 cup (100 grams) rice 8 to 10 (100 grams) shrimp 4  shiitake mushrooms or any of your favorite mushrooms 4 oz octopus 8 littleneck clams,…

Scallion Beef Stir Fry

      Scallion Beef Stir Fry This easy beef and scallion stir-fry comes together in under 15 minutes and can be served over rice or atop your favorite noodles tossed with a little fresh ginger and sesame oil.       Ingredients Marinated beef 14 ounces (400 grams) short ribs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1…

Candied Ginger

    Candied Ginger   No need to buy candied ginger anymore when you learn how simple it is to make at home. It keeps for up to a month and can be used in baking or even as a sweet treat to nibble on.     Ingredients 1 pound peeled and sliced ginger ,preferably…

Spicy Shrimp, Celery, and Cashew Stir-fry

      Spicy Shrimp, Celery, and Cashew Stir-fry     This Shrimp and Celery Stir Fry is a perfect quick meal on a weeknight. With the ingredients available in the fridge, this dish comes out in no time!   Ingredients 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice…