Potato Pancake

    Potato Pancake   So simple, yet unbelievably tasty. This is a modern Chinese potato pancake recipe, and is a wonderful comfort food.   Ingredients 2 large potato or 2 cup mashed potatoes 1 to 2 egg 1⁄4 cup flour salt to taste 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 glove garlic, minced 1/2 carrot,  diced…

Okra Egg Stir Fry

  Okra Egg Stir Fry   Okra is a delicious and filling vegetable that can be found in many large supermarkets. It’s easy to prepare and can be cooked a lot of different ways.  Okra and eggs are a combination enjoyed by many Chinese. When you taste it, you will see why. Ingredients: 8 oz Okra…

Garlic Spinach

  Garlic Spinach   Thinly sliced garlic is a simple way to jazz up plain old spinach. With just a touch of oil and a quick stir, you’ll have a vegetable side dish that tastes great and healthy.   INGREDIENTS 3 cloves garlic minced 3 cups fresh  spinach 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp kosher…

Fried Wonton

    Fried Wonton Homemade, easy-to-make, crispy and delicious wontons with simple everyday ingredients.    These fried wontons are the perfect party food.     Ingredients: 1 pound ground meat (chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, pork) 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 stalk green onion, chopped 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons…

Pineapple fried rice

    Pineapple Fried Fice   Pineapple Fried Rice – a super easy fried rice meal with chunks of pineapple for that tropical flavor. It’s super quick and easy. This side dish is served up in an easy to make pineapple boat for an exotic touch. Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 lb ham, cut…

zucchini pancake

   Zucchini Pancake   Made with zucchini, these are a tasty change of pace from ordinary potato pancakes.  Those  delicate,crisp zucchini pancakes are very  popular in China.   Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini 2 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup flour Dash pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil Direction: Step 1:    Place zucchini in a colander…

Mashed Potato With Chinese Chili

    Mashed Potato With Chinese Chili   Creamy, smooth mashed potatoes with spicy, fragrant Chinese chili were a great side dish. I can not stop eating them.   Ingredients Marinade: 120 grams (4 ounces) minced meat (pork, chicken or turkey) 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine (or Japanese Sake) 1 teaspoon light soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon ginger…

Soy Sauce Stir Fry Rice

    Soy Sauce Stir Fry Rice   A great way to use up leftover rice.  A quick fried rice like you get at your favorite Chinese restaurant. A couple of eggs,  soy sauce, whatever vegetable that is in your fridge  is all you need. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons oil 3 eggs, whisked 10 oz cabbage,…

Chinese Tea Eggs

      Chinese Tea Eggs A popular street snack in China and Taiwan that’s easy (and super fun) to make at home.  They make such a great afternoon snack — with their subtle savory flavor and satisfyingly firm texture.   Chinese tea eggs are easy to make and are a fun upgrade to your usual lunchbox…

Szechuan Spicy Peanuts

      Szechuan Spicy Peanuts Szechuan spicy peanuts are an addictive beer accompaniment. Crunchy, salty, slightly sweet, and fiercely hot, with the citrusy tingle of numbingness. You won’t able to stop once you pop the first peanut into your mouth.   INGREDIENTS 1 cup raw peanuts 1/2 cup vegetable oil or enough to cover…