Bell Pepper Mushroom Stir Fry

       Bell Pepper Mushroom Stir Fry Bell Pepper and Mushroom Stir Fry is easy yet flavorful made with mushroom, green and red bell pepper seasoned with Shaoxing rice wine, soy sauce and sesame oil.       INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons  oil 1 green onions, sliced 3 garlic cloves, sliced 2 bell peppers, deseeded…

Shanghai Spring Rolls

      Shanghai Spring Rolls Making spring rolls is as fun as it is delicious. Baked bite-sized wraps stuffed with Napa cabbage, shrimp or chicken, and mushrooms are oh-so-good, especially dipped in homemade ginger soy Dim Sum sauce.     INGREDIENTS FOR THE PORK AND MARINADE: 2/3 cup finely shredded lean pork ¼ teaspoon…

Napa Cabbage Tofu Stew

      Napa Cabbage Tofu Stew This recipe is a prime example of Chinese comfort food– simple and yummy. The fried tofu and napa cabbage soak up the sauce for a beautifully soft and juicy texture. A side dish of comfort!   INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided 12 ounces organic tofu (firm or extra firm), cut into…

Fried Radish Ball 

      Fried Radish Ball Fried Radish Ball is a famous dish in the north of China, belonging to Shandong cuisine. It is a popular dish in festivals, especially in Chinese New Year. It is great as a side or snack.       INGREDIENTS: 2 white radish (or red radish, purple radish, green…

Sweet and Sour Eggplant

      Sweet and Sour Eggplant Sweet and Sour Eggplant is very simple to make.  Sweet and sour eggplant can be served as a side of its own, or over rice as a main.     INGREDIENTS 2 lb large eggplant 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 1/4 to…

Sautéed Garlic Broccoli with Tomatoes

      Sautéed Garlic Broccoli with Tomatoes A FAST AND EASY VEGETABLE SAUTE: HEALTHY FOOD FOR BUSY DAYS. Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs broccoli including stems roughly chopped 10 oz  tomatoes cut into chucks 5 large garlic cloves grated 1 green onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp  oil 1/2 tsp + a pinch salt   Direction:…

Chinese Spinach Salad with Peanuts

      Chinese Spinach Salad with Peanuts This Chinese spinach salad with peanuts is perfect for summer! Blanched spinach and fried peanuts are served in a Chinese hot oil and vinegar dressing.       Ingredients 500 grams (1 pound) spinach , tough ends removed 1 cup raw peanuts 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable…

Rainbow Bell Pepper Egg Stir Fry

      Rainbow Bell Pepper Egg Stir Fry Vegetables and Egg stir fry is one of the most popular dish in China.   It is super easy to make and great over rice as a quick dinner that can be on the table under 20 minutes.  This stir-fry of colorful bell peppers is an especially nice…

Bok Choy Stir Fry with Garlic

      Bok Choy Stir Fry with Garlic   For a quick-fix side, whip up some bok choy with garlic.  This super simple, fast stir-fry gives bok choy a kick with  tons of garlic.     Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 9 clove garlic, minced, or less to taste 5 heads baby bok choy, ends…

Braised Napa Cabbage with Glass Noodles

      Braised Napa Cabbage with Glass Noodles   Braised napa cabbage and glass noodles ( vermicelli noodles) is a long time comfort dish in China.   The napa cabbage is braised with thick glass noodles that soak up the savory sauce – a perfect side or even as a main dish all on its…