Main dish, Chinese Recetas

SHANGHAINESE LION’S HEAD

They call it Lion's Head because the meatballs are ye big with manes of soft, tender napa cabbage...looking like a lion. Seriously, in Shanghai,…

Shrimp and Tofu with Black Bean Sauce

We're on a mission to create the ultimate black bean sauce. This recipe is getting pretty close I think. I…

Kung Pao Chicken

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

I served this at an informal dinner as mini-cocktail meatballs (1" size) but in a sweet and sour sauce, rather than barbecue, and everyone loved…

Chicken Almond (from The Nut Tree Restaurant)

My favorite entrée at the Nut Tree Restaurant (before it closed in ‘96) near Vacaville CA was Chicken Almond.…

Pineapple Beef Stir Fry

Pineapple in a stir fry is fantastic because all the lovely juice spreads out and soaks through the rest of the dish!…

Pork and Shrimp Fried Rice

Rice is an integral part of the Chinese New Year celebratory meal. Representing fertility, luck and wealth, it is the cornerstone of many iconic…

Kung Pao Chicken

This recipe is much closer to how Kung Pao chicken is done in China. I don't know why restaurants here in the United States try to "Americanize" it,…

Kung Pao Chicken

As you may know, my spouse is Chinese and we cook a Chinese dinner once a week. So this week I thought I would highlight his version of the Kung…

Honey Pork and Cashew Stir Fry

A super speedy stir fry that is quick to prepare, but with a yummy orange and honey sauce to flavour it up. It probably tastes better (and even…

Chicken Chow Mein

We had some egg noodles in the pantry just waiting to be used so we decided to make two dishes out of it--chicken chow mein and chicken lemongrass…

Spicy Pork with Black Beans

A very spicy Chinese type cuisine. One of our favorites. Wonderful with a side of vegetables prepared Chinese style with a light garlic sauce.

Kung Pao Chicken

Beef Fried Rice w/ Vegetables

This is a recipe that I made up myself with some of my favorite foods. It is easy, and uses mostly items that you normally keep in your Pantry and…

Chicken Braised with Onions and Shallots

This chicken is braised in the onions and shallots sauce. The balance of saltiness, sweetness and the flavours…