Onion Rings

Old Fashioned Onion Rings   Once you try these extra crispy onion rings, you will never need to search for another recipe. They are perfect appetizers for any occasion!   Ingredients 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg1 cup milk, or…

Eggplant Tempura

      Eggplant Tempura   Light and flavorful, Eggplant Tempura is a wonderful appetizer or surprising side dish. This recipe has a secret ingredient that makes it extra delicious: garlic.     Ingredients 1 pound Japanese eggplant, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups cold water 2 cups panko…

Chinese Spinach Salad

      Chinese Spinach Salad   Blanched spinach and fried peanuts are served in a gingery vinegar dressing. The tender spinach and crispy peanuts give you a satisfying mouthfeel. The tart vinaigrette is slightly sweet and tastes so refreshing. It’s simple, highly nutritious, and easy to cook.   With all its fresh ingredients, this pretty…

Stir-Fried Egg and Tomato

      Stir-Fried Egg and Tomato   Juicy tomatoes mingle with softly scrambled eggs in a saucy dish that’s delicious over rice. Satisfying and quick, this staple of Chinese home cooking may well become one of yours.   INGREDIENTS 6 large eggs 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 scallions, finely chopped (reserve some chopped…

Lotus Root Stir Fry

      Lotus Root Stir Fry   Crisp yet tender with bursts of sweet and savory flavors.  Lotus Root Stir Fry is a classic Chinese home-cooked side dish. Lotus root  is the underwater stem of the lotus plant. It’s a commonly used vegetable in Asian countries, including China, and highly praised for being rich…

Stir Fried Green Beans

      Stir Fried Green Beans   There’s nothing like fresh green beans and  Stir Fry is a great way to cook them! And this tasty stir-fry is low-carb, low-glycemic, South Beach Diet friendly.   Crisp-tender, garlicky, gingery, and coated in a spicy sauce.   It couldn’t be easier. INGREDIENTS       Direction: Step 1: …

Okra Salad With Spicy Chinese Sauce

      Okra Salad With Spicy Chinese Sauce Even avowed okra-phobes love this salad, which is seasoned with Chinese spicy sauce. The okra cooks for only 2 minutes in salted water, and the resulting flavor and texture are somewhat reminiscent of asparagus.   Ingredients: 1 lb okra, halfed 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cooking…

Chinese stuffed eggplant

      Chinese stuffed eggplant   Chinese stuffed eggplant is one of the popular chinese recipes. I”m using minced pork as filling here.   Minced chicken  and minced prawn are also popular fillings. It can be serve as a appetizer before main course or snacks. Ingredients eggplant – 2 medium Corn flour or tempura powder…

Sweet & Sour Lotus Root

    Sweet & Sour Lotus Root   Lotus root is a very healthy vegetable. And there are many ways to cook it. Sweet & sour lotus root is an easy dish and it can bring you good appetite.   Ingredients: Sweet and Sour Lotus Root 2/3 lb. lotus root, or 2 sections 1/4-1/2 tsp…

RAINBOW VEGGIE RICE NOODLE STIR-FRY

      RAINBOW VEGGIE RICE NOODLE STIR-FRY   This recipe is ready in only 15 minutes, it’s light, healthy, delectable and you’re gonna love it.   Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. dried rice noodles (3/4 cup), broken into 1-inch pieces 2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp. rice vinegar 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. chile…