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lunch, made by my host parents.. nom nom take me back :(
lunch break.
Stir Fry Beef and Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce
Broccoli Beef
Yummy! Better than take-out.
Hoisin Pork and Vegetables
General Tso's Tofu
Tofu in a very light General Tso's sauce. After my mom's successful battle with colon cancer, I have made a conscious effort to increase my consumption of soy and tofu. Studies say that it decreases colon cancer risk. So here's to good health
Beef and Onion Stir Fry
I always turn to stir fries when I am tired and still want a quick and flavorful meal.
Beef, Bell Pepper and Asparagus Stir Fry
A great stir fry recipe will ensure you have an easy, tasty meal at your disposal. It's the meal I make when I'm too busy or tired to cook anything else.
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Hong Kong Crispy Noodles
In my childhood, noodles were a staple of every birthday and other celebration. Noodles are symbolic of long life for Asian cultures and the person eating them will live a long life.
Spicy Pork and Bok Choy
A delightful balance of spicy and savory. Pork dish that is flavorful and spicy at the same time. Heat does not overpower the taste buds, but instead stimulates the other tastes of salt, acid, fat and freshness.
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Laura Wolfgang, a home cook and breadmaker, confesses to purchasing this hot sauce at the airport on her way back from Mexico, despite the fact that it's commonly accessible in the US. Laura doesn't care if you judge her for not bringing home something more esoteric because she enjoys the modest heat and "beautiful flavor."
Sausage and Broccoli Stir Fry
Do you want to increase the amount of vegetables in your diet? This tasty stir-fry is simple to prepare. For a true Asian flavor, combine your favorite vegetables, protein of choice, and teriyaki sauce. Oyster or hoisin sauces work well as well.
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Chinese Boneless Spare Ribs
With its sweet and savory notes, it has a certain deliciousness that’s forever locked in my food memories. It makes my mouth water from the moment I think of it.
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I really enjoy rice. At home, I prefer to use this brand of rice. Do you know that it is often called the King of rice?
Succulent Braised Pork & Kai-Lan
This tender, flavorful, and fall-apart goodness is ideal for even the most inexpensive cuts of meat. Perfect with some steam rice or some egg noodles.
"Cooking is about passion, so it may look slightly temperamental in a way that it’s too assertive to the naked eye." –Gordon Ramsay
Five Spice Ground Pork Stir Fry
For a weekday meal, I'll make a quick and simple stir fry with the vegetables I have on hand and ground pork. Cinnamon, star anise, and cloves make Five Spice a cosy and warming accent that also has an autumnal feel. A great side dish or a midweek supper.
"Laughter is brightest where food is best." - Irish Proverb
Happy Chinese New Year
A tasty treat are shrimp crackers, commonly known as fried shrimp chips or "Ha Peen" in Cantonese. One of the most popular treats during Chinese New Year are these prawn-flavored chips.
A healthy and prosperous Lunar New Year! I sincerely hope you enjoy your holiday with loved ones.
Hard work should be rewarded by good food. –Ken Follett
Orange Chicken
A traditional dish from Chinese-American restaurants, orange chicken consists of crispy fried chicken mixed in a tangy, sticky citrus sauce. But, others would argue that if you've just ever ordered it for takeout or delivery, you've been losing out.
There is much to be said for the delicate balance of orange chicken prepared in the style of takeout when it is first removed from the pan. You simultaneously experience the crunch and the savoriness. But after 30 minutes, forget it. Just out of the pan, it tastes so much better. Thankfully, it's simpler than you may imagine to bring the staple of Chinese takeaway home.
"Food is everything we are. It's an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It's inseparable from those from the get-go." - Anthony Bourdain
Creamy Chicken Congee topped with Bacon
Add bones for the most delicious congee. It's a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method of cooking, but I use it because the chicken congee I make with the bones is far superior. Congee can be made with just water and rice; nevertheless, many traditional meals around the world use the time-honored method of adding bones to dishes that don't necessarily call for them.
“When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist.” ― Dom Helder Camara
Peruvian Inspired Chicken Stir Fry
Lomo saltado, a popular stir-fry that usually mixes sirloin strips that have been marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, and other spices, then stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, French fries, and other seasonings, served with rice, is the source of inspiration for my dish. The meal's origins are in Peruvian Chinese cuisine, or "Chifa heritage, the Chinese cuisine of Peru," despite the fact that it is now a fixture of popular culture.
“My weaknesses have always been food and men — in that order.” -Dolly Parton
Szechuan Eggplant With Beef
A delightful balance of spicy and savory, the dish is one of my favorite ways of cooking eggplant. The whole purpose of the spices and ingredients that I use, like star anise, Shaoxing wine, and aromatics like ginger and scallion, is to enhance the inherent flavors of my chosen protein and vegetables. A friend described the food as fresh, vibrant, and aromatic. Mission accomplished, I suppose.
In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude. – Julia Child
