Archive for the ‘Chinese’ Category

Spiced Roast Chicken

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Ingredients :

·         3- to 4-lb. chicken pieces (drum-sticks, wings, and thighs)*

·         1/4 c. soy sauce

·         2 cloves garlic, crushed

·         1 tsp. black pepper

·         1/4 c. sugar

·         2 tbsp. vegetable oil

·         several lettuce leaves

How To Make:

·         Rinse chicken in cool water and pat dry with paper towels.

·         Mix soy sauce, garlic, pepper, sugar, and oil in a bowl.

·         Thoroughly rub chicken pieces with this mixture.

·         Save unused portion of mixture for later use. Place chicken on a plate and let stand for 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

·         Place chicken on a rack in a roasting pan and roast uncovered for 1hours at 350F.

·         Turn chicken and drizzle with remaining soy sauce mixture every half hour during roasting.

·         When chicken is done, remove from the oven.

·         Arrange pieces on a bed of lettuce on a serving platter.

Preparation time: 10 minutes Refrigeration time: 2 to 4 hours Cooking time: 1.5 hours, Serves 4

Fried Rice

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

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Ingredients :

·         4 c. cooked long-grain rice, cold (Recipe Included in site)

·         3 tbsp. vegetable oil

·         1/2 c. chopped onion

·         2 eggs, beaten (optional)

·         2 tbsp. soy sauce

How To Make :

·         Use a fork to loosen and separate grains of cooked rice.

·         Place a large skillet or wok over high heat.

·         Add 2 tbsp. oil and heat thoroughly.

·         Fry onion to a light golden brown.

·         Remove to a plate.

·         Add remaining 1 tbsp. oil to the skillet.

·         Add eggs, if desired, and stir-fry until done.

     ·    Add rice to pan. Stir in soy sauce. Add onion, mix thoroughly, and continue heating until completely hot

       Preparation time: 10 to 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 to 20 minutes Serves 4

To dress up your fried rice, try adding cooked vegetables such as green beans, sugar peas, chopped cabbage, mushrooms, or bamboo shoots.You may also use small pieces of leftover beef, chicken, or pork or try tofu instead. 

 

 

 

Watercress Soup

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Ingredients :

·         1 tbsp. soy sauce

·         1 tbsp. cornstarch

·         1/2 c. lean pork, cut into small pieces

·         1 c. beef or vegetable broth

·         1 c. water 1 bunch watercress, chopped

How To Make :

·         In a bowl, mix soy sauce and cornstarch.

·         Add pork. Let stand for 15 minutes.

·         In a deep saucepan, bring beef or vegetable broth and water to a boil.

·         Add pork and the soy sauce and cornstarch mixture.

·         Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

·    Add watercress and cook uncovered for 2 minutes.

      Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves 4

 

 

 

      As a variation on this recipe, try replacing the watercress with 2 c. of any chopped leafy green vegetable, such as Chinese cabbage, spinach, or chard.