Archive for August, 2007

Fish and Spinach Soup

1/2 lb (225 g) firm white fish fillets, cut in 3/4 x 1/2 inch (2 x 1 cm) slices
3 tbsp (45 mL) cornstarch seasoned with salt and pepper
6 cups (1.5 L) fish stock
2 tbsp (30 mL) light soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) ginger wine
10 oz (300 g) spinach leaves, cut in 3/4 inch (2 cm) […]

Sliced Beef with Oyster Sauce

2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) chopped garlic
1 lb (450 g) boneless steak, thinly sliced
1 tsp (5 mL) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) dry sherry
3/4 cup (185 mL) beef stock
1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
3 tbsp (45 mL) oyster sauce
1 tsp (5 mL) sugar
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt
1. Heat oil in a pan. […]

Honeyed Shrimp

3 tbsp (45 mL) oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 slice fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 2/3 lbs (750 g) uncooked shrimp, peeled with tail intact
1/4 cup (60 mL) honey
2 tsp (10 mL) soy sauce
sesame seeds
1. Heat oil in wok. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add shrimp in two batches and stir-fry until pink. […]

Chicken Noodle Soup

1/2 lb (225 g) think long life noodles
1 tbsp (15 mL) light soy sauce
1/4 tsp (1 mL) sesame oil
1/2 lb (225 g) chicken breast, cooked and cut in 2 inch (5 cm) strips
1/2 bunch fresh mustard cabbage (choy sum), cut in 3/4 inch (2 cm) pieces
8 cups (2 L) chicken stock
1. Cook noodles in 4 […]

Braised Vegetables

3 tbsp (45 mL) oil
1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp (5 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger
1 lb (450 g) prepared mixed vegetables of your choice
1/2 cup (125 mL) hot water
1 tbsp (15 mL) oyster sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce
2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch blended with 1 1/2 tbsp (20 mL) […]

Smoked Chicken

3 lb. (1.5 kg) chicken
3 tbsp (45 mL) brown peppercorns
1 tbsp (15 mL) salt
8 cups (2 L) water
4 green onions
3 slices fresh ginger
2 whole star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 cupĀ  (250 mL) soy sauce
1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) dry tea leaves
1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil
1. Clean and […]

Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts

3/4 lb (340 g) bean sprouts
3 tbsp (45 mL) oil
1 thin slice fresh ginger, finely chopped
1/2 green pepper, sliced
1/2 medium onion, cut in wedges
12 green onions, sliced
2 thin slices ham, shredded
3 tbsp (45 mL) chicken stock combined with
2 tsp (10 mL) sherry
1. Pour boiling water over bean sprouts and let stand 20 seconds
2. Refresh in […]

Sweet and Sour Sesame Chicken

3 lb (1.5kg) chicken, cut cup
1/4 cup (60 mL) plum sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) vinegar
2 cups (500 mL) chicken stock
1/3 cup (85 mL) dry sherry
1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger
1 onion, quartered
6 oz (180 g) canned straw mushrooms
2 stalks celery, sliced
8 oz (225 g) canned water chestnuts
8 oz (225 g) canned bamboo shoots, […]