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Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)

Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)

Dough:

3/4 cup wheat starch

2 tablespoons sifted tapioca flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water

2 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil:

 

Har Gow Filling

6 ounces raw shrimp, rinsed, tails removed, chopped

3 tablespoons finely chopped bamboo shoots

1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion

3/4 teaspoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry

1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Pinch of fresh ground white pepper (about 1/8 teaspoon)

1 egg white, lightly beaten

2 teaspoons cornstarch

 

Vegetable oil, as needed

 

In a medium bowl, combine the wheat starch, tapioca starch and the salt. Slowly stir in 1/2 cup of the boiling water. Add the oil and begin using your hands to shape into  dough. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of boiling water if the dough is too dry. Don’t overwork the dough, but continue shaping for about 2 minutes, until it is smooth and shiny. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes. To prepare the filling, place the shrimp in a medium bowl, and add the other ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, to give the flavors a chance to blend. To make the dumplings: Coat a paper towel with vegetable oil and use it to oil your cutting board or work surface and the broad side of a cutting knife or cleaver (a cleaver works best). Keep the dough covered to prevent it drying out while preparing the dumplings.. Break off 1 teaspoon of the Har Gau dough, roll into a ball and then flatten it by pressing it in the palm of your hand. Lay the dough on the work surface and press down on it with the oiled side of the knife or cleaver to form a circle that is 2 1/2 – 3 inches in diameter. Add a heaping teaspoon of filling and place it in the middle of the wrapper, spreading it out evenly but not touching the edges. Carefully lift the upper edge of the wrapper and fold it over the filling. Use your thumb and forefinger to form pleats in the dough, and pinch the edges closed. Place the filled har gau on a plate and cover with a damp cloth to keep them from drying out while preparing the remainder of the dumplings. Prepared a steamer for steaming. Steam the dumplings in batches, on an oiled plate, until the wrapper is translucent and the shrimp appear slightly orange (13 – 15 minutes). Serve the Har Gau with hot chili oil and/or soy sauce for dipping.

Asian Chicken ‘n Noodle Pouches

Asian Chicken ‘n Noodle Pouches

2 3oz. pkg. chicken-flavor ramen noodle soup mix

2 6oz. pkg. refrigerated grilled chicken breast strips

1 8oz. can pineapple slices in juice, drained and juice reserved

2 medium bell peppers cut into rings (any color)

2 T. soy sauce

Water

 

Heat grill for indirect grilling.  Cut 4 18″x18″ sheets foil; spray with cooking spray.  Insert fork or knife tip into each ramen noodle pad and break into two thinner pads.  Place 1 thin pad of noodles on each sheet of foil.  Top evenly with chicken, pineapple and bell pepper.  FOr each pouch bring up edges, leaving opening in top.  In 2 C. measuring C. mix contents of seasoning packet from 1 ramen soup package, reserved pineapple juice , soy sauce, and enough water to make 2 C.es.  Carefully pour about 1/2 C. into each pouch.  Bring all edges of foil together; pinch to seal tightly.  Place pouches over unheated area on grill; cover grill.  Cook with medium heat 20 to 25 minutes; rearranging pouches after 10 minuts, until chicken is fully heated.  TO serve, loosen edges of foil to allow steam to escape and serve in individual soup bowls.

Crazy Good Peanut Noodles

Crazy Good Peanut Noodles

Crazy Good Peanut Noodles

2 summer squash zucchini, or 1.5 C. cooked gluten-free noodles

2 T. chopped green onion or regular onion

1 T. grass-fed butter ghee or oil of choice

1 tsp. toasted sesame oil preferably cold-pressed

2 T. veggie or chicken broth or water, plus additional 1-2 T. if needed .

3 T. almond butter or peanut butter, I used almond butter b/c it’s paleo

1 T. coconut aminos tamari or soy sauce

1 tsp. apple cider vinegar

2 tsp. maple syrup

1-2 tsp. Sriracha

Optional: chopped cilantro and chopped almonds or peanuts to sprinkle on top

 

Spiralize your squash to make your noodles and set aside, should make about 3 C.. Or boil your gluten free noodles according to the box’s direction. In a saucepan over medium-high heat sauté the onions in the butter or oil until they are soft, golden and fragrant. Turn the temperature down to medium-low and add the remaining ingredients- water, almond butter, coconut amino/soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup and Sriracha and mix for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil, then add your noodles and stir to coat, top with cilantro and almonds.

Asian Shrimp Cakes with Sweet Chili Sauce

Asian Shrimp Cakes with Sweet Chili Sauce

Asian Shrimp Cakes with Sweet Chili Sauce

2 pounds shrimp peeled & cleaned

½ cup full fat avocado oil mayo

1 egg

¼ green onions finely sliced

3 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

¼ cup agave nectar

1 tablespoon sriracha or sambal oelek

2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar or lime juice

Avocado oil

1 teaspoon unrefined kosher salt

Couple cracks of pepper

 

Add the shrimp to a food processor along with the mayo, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Process until the mixture is mostly smooth, but still has a few chunks here and there. Pre-heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 1-2 teaspoons of oil. Once hot, add 3-4 tablespoons of shrimp mixture to your hand and place it in the pan. Carefully press the mixture into a cake. Repeat with a couple more shrimp cakes making sure not to over-crowd the pan. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, flip and cook another 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp mixture and keep cooked cakes warm in the oven. Once all the shrimp cakes are cooked, wipe out the pan and make the sweet chili sauce. Add the agave nectar, sriracha, and rice wine vinegar to the pan and turn the heat to medium-high. Mix well and once the mixture comes to a boil, turn the heat down to medium-low and check for seasoning. You may need more of something depending on your taste. Turn off the heat and pour the sweet chili sauce all over the warm shrimp cakes and garnish with sesame seeds and leftover sliced green onions. Enjoy!

Soba Noodle Miso Soup

Soba Noodle Miso Soup

2 oz dried shiitake mushrooms

1 bunch of scallions, roughly chopped into about 2″ pieces

2″ slice of peeled ginger

6 cups water

1/2 package of tofu, cut into bite sized pieces

4 Tbsp miso paste (you can use any variety, I used a mellow white miso)

4 oz. soba noodles, cooked according to package and rinsed in cold water

Soy sauce, to taste

Sriracha sauce, to taste and optional

Baby spinach, shredded carrots, sliced green onions and bit of sesame oil to garnish

 

In a large pot, add in the water, ginger, scallions, and shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and allow to cook until the mushrooms have softened and the water has been infused with the flavors, about 20 minutes. Strain the liquid, discarding the mushrooms, ginger and scallions. In a bowl, whisk the miso paste with some of the hot stock. Add to the pan with the rest of the stock. Season with a bit of soy sauce, and sriracha to taste.  Add in the cubed tofu, and cook 5 minutes more.  To serve, place the cooked soba noodles in a bowl and top with the soup. Garnish with shredded carrots, scallions, baby spinach and a splash of sesame oil.

Shrimp Toast (Ha Toe See)

Shrimp Toast (Ha Toe See)

1 tsp. Salt

1/2 lb. Shrimp; fresh; raw

2 T. Sherry

6 sl White sandwich bread

1 sm Egg; lightly beaten

2 Fresh pork fat pieces

2 Green onion stalks; chop

8 Water chestnuts

Sesame seeds

3 T. Cornstarch

Paprika

Leave bread out on a platter for 2 hours to dry. Trim crusts and cut each slice into 4 squares. Shell, devein and clean shrimp. Mince them into a fine, pulp like paste. Chop pork fat and water chestnuts until fine. Then mix with shrimp, green onions, salt, sherry, cornstarch and beaten egg. Mix well and spread mixture on the bread, making a slight mound on each piece. Sprinkle sesame seeds and paprika on the filling and press lightly so they adhere to the mixture. COOKING: Heat 4 cups of oil in the wok. Drop bread, shrimp side down, into oil and fry for 30 seconds. Turn and fry on the other side for another 30 seconds. (This is estimated time, since it depends on how hot the oil is. Use your judgment.) Both sides should be golden. Drain on paper towel and serve hot. DO AHEAD NOTES: Deep fry bread and mixture until it becomes a light beige color, then cool and freeze. To reheat, preheat oven at 350 degrees, place frozen toast in a single layer on a cookie sheet and heat for 12 minutes. If toast already is thawed, reheat for 5 to 6 minutes. The toast will become a deeper brown as its reheated. COMMENTS: Another way to serve this toast is by cutting each piece of bread diagonally into 2 triangles and spread on mixture. Top with a halved prawn in a lemon twist fashion and deep fry as usual. Arrange toast on a round platter, pin wheel fashion. Top with cherry tomatoes or parsley sprigs in the center of the pinwheel.

Four Happiness Pork

Four Happiness Pork

1 1/2 lb. lean pork
1 C. water
2 T. sherry
6 T. dark soy sauce
2 slices ginger
1 scallion or green onion
2 T. sugar

Put pork in boiling water. Boil 1 minute. Drain. Rinse in cold water. Cut pork in 2-inch cubes. Put pork and 1 C. water in an earthenware or any other very heavy pot. Bring water to boil. Add sherry, soy sauce, ginger, and scallion. Cover pot with a tight fitting lid. Simmer over very low heat 2 hours. Add sugar. Bring to high heat. Baste until gravy coats the meat. Serve with rice and/or steamed veggies. May be prepared in advance. May be frozen. Reheat before serving.

Yield: 5 servings
Calories: 166
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 0g

Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef

2 lbs Beef Roast sliced thinly

1/4 C. soy sauce

1 T. sugar

1 T. corn starch

1 tsp ground pepper

 

The rest of the ingredients for cooking

1 large onion (preferably vidalia), halved and sliced thin

6 scallions cut in 2in length

1 garlic clove, peeled and minced

2 slices ginger, sliced in strips

4 T. vegetable oil

2 T. oyster sauce

2 T. light brown sugar

Salt

 

 

Marinate beef.  Combine all marinate ingredients in a bowl.  Marinate for 15-30 minutes.  Cook dish.  In a large wok, heat 2 T. of oil in medium high heat.  Slowly add beef and stir until some browning starts on each side, 5-7 mins.  Remove and transfer to a bowl, set aside.  Add remaining vegetable oil.  When oil is hot, add onion and stir until translucent, 3 minutes.  Add scallions leaving some for garnishing and stir for 1 minute.  add ginger and garlic stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.  Stir in oyster sauce and brown sugar allowing it to sit for about 30 seconds.  Slowly add beef and any juices that accumulated in a bowl.  Stir for 3 minutes making sure that everything is coated with sauce.  Add salt to taste.  Serve with steamed rice and your favorite veggies.

Korean Non-Spicy Pork Ribs (안 매운 돼지 갈비)

Korean Non-Spicy Pork Ribs (안 매운 돼지 갈비)

Two slabs of baby back ribs (between 6-7 lbs), cut into three rib pieces (each slab divided into about 3 or 4 pieces)

 

1/2 cup of sugar

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup sake

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup sesame oil

1 whole onion grated or finely chopped

3 tablespoons garlic

3 tablespoons ginger

1 teaspoon black pepper

 

Mix all ingredients, except for pork ribs, together.  Make sure sugar is dissolved.  Take each rib section and dip it into the marinade coating it fully, and then placing it into a flat pan where it will marinate, meaty side down.  (the ribs will curve upward – the logic is trying to put the meatiest side in the marinade)  Continue until all the ribs have been coated, and then pour remaining marinade over the ribs.  Cover and marinate for at least 8 hours, if not overnight.  Preheat oven to 275.  On a foil lined roasting pan, place ribs without marinade, arranging in a single layer.  Cook for  3-3 1/2 hours, until ribs are tender.  (Watch carefully the last hour or so, as they could burn.)  Cut into individual rib pieces and enjoy!

Shrimp Wonton Soup

Shrimp Wonton Soup

8 oz. peeled and deveined medium size shrimp

1/8 teaspoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

1/8 teaspoon fish sauce

1 small pinch of salt

3 dashes white pepper powder

1 oz yellow chives (chopped finely)

1/2 teaspoon corn starch

15 wonton wrappers

3 cups stock

Salt to taste

White pepper powder to taste

Sesame oil to taste

 

1 1/2 pound leg quarters (chicken thighs and legs)

1 1/2 pound lean pork

1 1/2 pound ham

10 cups water

 

Prepare the stock first by boiling all the ingredients in a deep stockpot. Bring it to boil and skim off the scum that surfaces until the stock is clear. Simmer on low heat for a couple of hours. Pour the stock through a sieve and set aside. Save the extra in a container and keep it in the fridge for future use. Put the shrimp in a small bowl and rinse them under cold running water for about 5-10 minutes. (This step makes the shrimp crunchy.) Drain the water and pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and then cut each shrimp into 3-4 pieces. Add half of the chopped yellow chives into the shrimp and marinate with the seasonings for 1 hour. Blend the shrimp well with the seasoning. Place a wonton wrapper on your palm and put about 1 teaspoon (about 3-4 pieces) of the shrimp filling in the center of the wonton wrapper. Gather the corners of the wrapper with the other hand and give it a twist in the middle to “close” the wonton. Repeat until the filling is used up.  Add 3 cups of stock into a medium saucepan and bring it to boil. Add the remaining chopped yellow chives into the stock, add salt, white pepper powder, and sesame oil to taste and set aside. Heat up another big saucepan with water. As soon as it boils, drop the wontons into the water. Stirring gently so the wontons don’t stick together. Continue to boil until the wontons are cooked and float to the surface. Transfer the wontons out with a hand strainer and divide them into 3 equal servings. Pour a ladleful of stock over each serving and serve immediately.

Thai Coconut-Chili Clams and Mussels

Thai Coconut-Chili Clams and Mussels

1 lb. clams in shells, suitable for steaming

1 lb. mussels in shells

2 T. olive oil

1/2 C. minced shallots

1 1/2 T. minced ginger

1 T. minced garlic

1 can (13 1/2 oz.) coconut milk

1 C. dry white wine

1/3 C. Asian sweet chili sauce

2 T. lime juice

1/3 C. slivered fresh basil leaves

Salt

1/3 C. thinly sliced green onions

Lime wedges

 

Scrub clams and mussels; pull beards off mussels if still attached. Discard any clams and mussels that don’t close when you tap their shells. Pour olive oil into a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat; when hot, add shallots, ginger, and garlic and stir often until shallots are limp, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, wine, and chili sauce and bring to a boil.  Add clams, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Add mussels, cover, and simmer, reducing heat if necessary, until all the shells have opened, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Gently stir in lime juice and basil; add salt to taste.  Pour into a large bowl for sharing, or ladle into individual bowls. Sprinkle green onions on top and garnish with lime wedges.

Asian Miracle Soup

Asian Miracle Soup

1 T. olive oil

1/4 C. chopped fresh ginger root

1/4 C. chopped garlic

2 (32 oz.) packages fat-free chicken broth

1/2 C. cornstarch

1 (6 oz.) can mushrooms, drained

1 (8 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained

1/2 C. soy sauce

1/4 C. rice wine vinegar

1 T. fructose (fruit sugar)

1 tsp. crushed red pepper

2 (16 oz.) packages frozen mixed stir-fry vegetables

1 lb. frozen, peeled and deveined shrimp

1/4 C. chopped fresh cilantro

1 (10 oz.) package chopped frozen spinach, thawed and pressed

 

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in ginger and garlic and cook 3 minutes, until tender. Stir together 1 C. broth with cornstarch. Pour cornstarch mixture into pot with mushrooms, bamboo, soy, vinegar, fructose, crushed red pepper and remaining broth. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables, frozen shrimp and cilantro. Simmer until shrimp is opaque, about 10 minutes. Stir in spinach until just wilted, 2 minutes.

 

 

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Better Than Take Out Egg Rolls

Better Than Take Out Egg Rolls

Better Than Take Out Egg Rolls

 

peanut oil

1/2 pound boneless chicken breasts, diced in very small pieces

2 teaspoons ginger root, grated

1 bag (16-ounces) shredded cole slaw mix

3 scallions, thinly sliced

1 cup snow pea pods, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons oyster sauce

10 – 12 egg roll wrappers

canola oil for frying

 

Heat a large sauté to high. Add peanut oil. Add chicken and ginger root and sauté until almost cooked through. Add shredded cole slaw mix, scallions, and snow pea pods. Sauté for about 4 – 5 minutes or until the cabbage begins to wilt. Remove from heat and add the oyster sauce and stir to combine. Let mixture cool.  On a flat surface, place one of the egg roll wrappers with a corner pointing toward you. It should look like a diamond shape. Place about 3 heaping tablespoons of the filling horizontally across the center of the wrapper. Fold bottom corner over the filling and roll half way to cover filling. Fold both sides snugly against filling and moisten top corner with water. Roll over flap to seal. Lay flap-side down until ready to cook. Heat a large sauté pan to high and fill with about an inch of canola oil. When the oil reaches 350 degrees, carefully add a few Egg Rolls. Fry until golden, about a minute or two. Turn once to brown on other side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce or purchased plum sauce.

 

Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce

 

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons sriracha sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

 

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with Egg Rolls.

Spam Fried Rice II

Spam Fried Rice II

Spam Fried Rice

 

3 C. day-old cooked short-grain rice, at room temperature

1 T. sesame oil

Neutral oil, for fining

Half 12-ounce can Spam Less Sodium, cut into 1/8 by 1-inch matchsticks

1 C. finely diced carrots (about 1 1/2 carrots)

1 C. finely diced Maui or yellow onion (about ¥2 onion)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 C. chopped green onions, white and green parts (about 4 green onions)

1 tsp. very finely grated garlic (about 2 cloves)

1 T. soy sauce (shovu)

1 T. oyster sauce

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

4 to 6 fried eggs, for serving (optional)

 

In a bowl, combine the rice and sesame oil, toss to coat, and set aside. Set a wide pan or wok over medium heat and coat the bottom with 1 to 2 tsp. neutral oil. Fry the Spam for a minute on each side, or until all sides are lightly crisped and brown. Transfer the Spam to a small bowl and set aside. Turn the heat to medium-low and coat the bottom of the pan with 1 to 2 T. neutral oil. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, add the carrots and Maui onion and stir-fry with a wooden spoon or spatula until mostly translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before increasing the heat to medium. Add 1/2 C. of the green onions and cook for another minute to soften them. Add the rice, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Spam, mixing and breaking up the rice with the spoon. Stir-fry until the rice is hot and has absorbed all of the liquids, 4 to 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed. Create a well in the middle of the rice and pour in the eggs. Let sit for 30 seconds before scrambling the mixture, using the wooden spoon, for another 30 seconds. Let sit for 30 seconds more, then scramble again, this time bringing in the walls of rice and incorporating them into the eggs. Repeat this process until the eggs have been thoroughly scrambled and incorporated. Turn off the heat, leaving the pan to sit until you are ready to serve. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 C. green onions and serve, topping each serving with a fried egg, if desired.

Orange Oriental Appetizer

Orange Oriental Appetizer

 

1 pound ground pork

1/2 cup cocktail peanuts

2 canned peach halves

1 piece fresh ginger, about the size of a small walnut

3/4 cup Lawry’s Sweet ‘N Sour Barbecue Sauce

6 large oranges, peeled and sliced into 6 slices each

Chopped green onion (garnish)

Lettuce leaves (garnish)

 

In medium skillet, brown ground pork until crumbly; drain fat. Finely chop peanuts, peaches and ginger; add to ground pork in skillet. Add Sweet ‘N Sour Barbecue Sauce and mix well. Simmer over low heat about 5 minutes, just to heat through. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Arrange orange slices on serving dish. Top each slice with 1 tsp. pork mixture; garnish with green onion.

Mom’s Wantons

Mom’s Wantons

1 pkg. Wanton Wrappers
Beaten Egg
1/2 lb. Ground pork
1/2 C. finely chopped Shrimp
2 T. Soy Sauce
4 T. Chicken broth or water
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 tsp. minced Green Onion
2 tsp. Sherry

Mix all ingredients except wonton wrappers and egg. Place small amount of meat filling (rounded teaspoon or so, you want to be able to close the wanton without seepage) on wanton square.  Spread a little beaten egg along two sides of the wanton wrapper, then fold over to make a triangle. Deep fry until wanton begins to become brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Serve with hot catsup (mix catsup with powdered hot mustard to taste) or won ton dipping sauce.

Note: I don’t use chicken broth or sherry.  Instead I use mirin and rice vinegar and a small splash of sesame oil.  I also mix in finely grated ginger and garlic.  Instead of hot catsup, I make a dipping sauce similar to something for potstickers with soy, chili oil, a little rice wine vinegar, and some minced green onion tops for color.

 

Mom’s Teriyaki Beef Strips

Mom’s Teriyaki Beef Strips

2 lb. Top Round, partially Frozen

1/2 C. Peanut Oil

1/2 C. Soy Sauce

1/2 C. Dry Sherry

1 tsp. Grated Ginger

1 sm. Garlic Clove, minced

Cut beef lengthwise into strips.  Mix remaining ingredients in shallow dish.  Marinate beef strips for 2-3 hours.  Thread strips on skewers in accordion fashion, and grill or broil to desired doneness.

Chicken Satay with Savory Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay with Savory Peanut Sauce

1 C. yogurt, plain

1 tsp. ginger, freshly grated

1 tsp. garlic, minced

1 T. curry powder

1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins

20 skewers, soaked

3 tsp. oil (for frying)

1 butter lettuce

Peanut sauce:

1 C. peanut butter, crunchy or smooth

1/4 C. soy sauce

2 tsp. hot pepper oil

2 T. brown sugar

2 limes, juiced

1/2 C. water, hot

1/4 C. peanuts, chopped or not (for garnish)

Combine the yogurt, ginger, garlic and curry powder in a shallow mixing bowl, and stir to combine. Place the chicken strips in the yogurt marinade and gently toss until well coated. Cover and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. Thread chicken onto soaked skewers, working the skewer in and out of the meat, down the middle of the piece, so that it stays in place during grilling. Grill the chicken satays over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until seared and cooked through. Alternatively; wrap skewers in double layer of foil, then plastic wrap for transport, and grill them at the picnic site.  Serve the satays on a platter lined with lettuce leaves and cilantro and accompanied by a small bowl of peanut sauce on the side.

Peanut Sauce: Combine the peanut butter and next 4 ingredients in a food processor or blender. While the motor runs, drizzle in hot water to thin the sauce; you may not need it all.

Okonomiyaki: Cabbage Pancakes

Okonomiyaki: Cabbage Pancakes

Okonomiyaki: Cabbage Pancakes

5 eggs

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for seasoning

1/3 cup flour

8 cups finely shredded cabbage

1 bunch scallions, trimmed and chopped, to yield about a heaping cup

For the soy dipping sauce:

¼ cup soy sauce

2 T. rice vinegar

2 T. mirin

1 teaspoon hot chili sauce or Sriracha, optional

½ teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon sugar

Grapeseed or other neutral oil for frying

 

In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs with the soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt. Gradually add the flour until incorporated. Fold in cabbage and scallions. Make the sauce: combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Add 1 T. of water. Set aside. In a large sauté pan, warm a couple T. of oil over medium-high heat until glistening. Pinch batter with hands and carefully drop the mounds into the oil—in a large skillet, you should be able to fry 4 at a time. Lower the heat to medium. Cook on each side for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate and season lightly with salt. Serve with soy-dipping sauce.

Beef with Soy Sauce and Ginger

Beef with Soy Sauce and Ginger

Beef with Soy Sauce and Ginger

 

2 (8 ounce/ 225 gram) sirloin steaks

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 pak choy or bok choy (even spinach or any other greens will do)

8 T. soy sauce

1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled

1 chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

1/2 a garlic clove, finely grated

1 lime, juiced

Olive oil

 

On a very hot griddle pan, cook your seasoned piece of sirloin steak until medium or to your liking. Place in a plate and allow to rest for 2 minutes. Now cook your greens in salted boiling water until tender. While hot, douse with a good couple of T. of soy sauce, and sprinkle with the garlic, ginger, chilli, lime juice and olive oil. When the greens are cooked, simply divide onto two plates, thinly slice up the sirloin steaks, place on top of the greens and drizzle with any of the infused sauce left on the resting plate.

Shanghai Spring Rolls

Shanghai Spring Rolls

Dipping Sauce:

2 T. Light Soy Sauce

1 T. Chin Kiang Vinegar

 

Pork and Marinade:

1 T. Dark Soy Sauce

1 ½ tsp. Chinese Rice Wine

1 T. Tapioca Starch

½ lb. lean Pork, sliced or shredded into small pieces

 

Filling:

8-10 dried Chinese Mushrooms

2 T. Vegetable Oil

½ lb. Chinese Cabbage, shredded

½ C. Chicken Broth

1 ½ T. dark Soy Sauce

½ tsp. Salt

½ lb. Bean Sprouts, rinsed and drained

1 ½ T. Tapioca Starch, dissolved in 2 T. Water

 

Flour Paste:

¼ C. Flour

6 T. Water

 

25 Spring Roll Wrappers

3 ½ C. Peanut or Vegetable Oil

 

Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.  Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl and add pork and marinate at least 30 minutes. Soak dried mushrooms in hot water until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain. Discard the stems, shred the caps. Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat; add pork and stir fry 30 seconds. Transfer pork with slotted spoon to a plate. Add cabbage to wok and stir fry briefly. Add shredded mushrooms, broth, soy sauce, and salt. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Return pork to the wok, along with bean sprouts and stir fry over high heat 30 seconds. Stir in tapioca starch paste until mixture is thickened. With a wire strainer, transfer meat and vegetables to a plate to cool.  Make flour paste by combining the flour and water in a small bowl. When filling is cool, place about 2 T. filling diagonally across one corner of a spring roll wrapper. Starting at the corner, roll tightly several times. Fold the right corner to the center, then the left. Spread some flour paste on the final corner of the wrapper to seal and finish rolling in a tight roll. Repeat with other wrappers to make 25 rolls. Heat peanut oil in wok over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. In batches, add spring rolls and deep fry until golden brown. Serve hot with dipping sauce. Tip: Filling must be cool and quite dry before filling; otherwise wrappers with soak through and tear. Cooled, fried spring rolls can be wrapped tightly and frozen. Before serving, reheat in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. From: Dim Sum Made Easy

Steamed Roast Pork Buns

Steamed Roast Pork Buns

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 T. baking powder

1 T. lard, softened

1/3 cup lukewarm water

2 cups roasted pork back rib, shredded

2 green onions

1 T. vegetable oil

1/3 cup cold water

1 Tbs. cornstarch

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tsp. oyster sauce

1 T. granulated sugar

Parchment paper squares

 

In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, baking powder and lard. Add 1/3 cup lukewarm water and knead until the dough is smooth and soft; let it stand for 30 minutes in a bowl with a moist towel over it (dough will rise).  In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add pork and green onions; sauté for 45 seconds. In a small bowl, combine cold water and cornstarch, mixing thoroughly. Add cornstarch mixture to skillet along with soy sauce, oyster sauce and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; simmer until it thickens slightly. Spread onto plate to cool. Roll dough into a long sausage shape and cut into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten with fingers or rolling pin. Place a portion of the filling onto the center of each dough round. With fingers, spread a little water on the edges of each dough round and gently pinch edges together to seal the bun. Set each bun onto a parchment square, seam-side down, and place in a steamer basket. Cover and steam over rapidly boiling water for 10 minutes.

Chinese Style Chopped Beef

Chinese Style Chopped Beef

Chinese Style Chopped Beef

 

1 T. sesame oil

1/2 small red pepper, deseeded and diced

1 onion, chopped

1 C. diced zucchini

12oz. minced beef

5oz. can water chestnuts, finely chopped

6 canned whole baby sweet corn cut into quarters

1 C. bean sprouts

2 T. oyster sauce

3 T. rice wine vinegar

 

Heat the sesame oil in a wok or frying pan, add the red pepper, onion and diced zucchini and cook for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, fry the minced meat in a dry frying pan, stirring to break up with a fork until browned. Add the meat to the wok, stir in the water chestnuts, sweet corn and bean sprouts, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the oyster sauce and rice wine vinegar and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.

 

Serve over noodles or rice.  Also makes a delicious filling for tortilla wraps.

 

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Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad

Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad

Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad

 

Salad:

1 1/2 C. finely diced cooked chicken meat (6 oz., about 1 1/2 breast halves)

6 canned peeled water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped

1 carrot, peeled and shredded

1 small celery rib, finely diced

1/2 C. diced apple, such as Gala or Golden Delicious (about 1/2 apple)

 

Dressing:

1 T. natural peanut butter or sesame tahini

1 T. seasoned rice vinegar

3/4 T. soy sauce

2 T. mayonnaise

1 T. minced fresh chives (optional)

1/4 C. roasted soy nuts or coarsely chopped unsalted peanuts

1 tsp. hot sesame oil (optional)

 

Combine the chicken, water chestnuts, carrot, celery and apple in a bowl and stir to mix. Whisk together the peanut butter, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Whisk in the mayonnaise and chives, if using, spoon the dressing over the salad, and mix well. Sprinkle with soy nuts just before serving.

Chicken Yakitori with Scallions

Chicken Yakitori with Scallions

Chicken Yakitori with Scallions

Teriyaki sauce:

1/4 C. rice wine vinegar

2 T. brown sugar

1/4 C. soy sauce

1 T. fresh ginger root, coating scraped off with the tip of a spoon and finely minced

2 T. sliced scallions, white and tender green parts only (1 or 2 scallions)

1/4 C. cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 C. water

2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 C. sake

12 bamboo skewers

2 leeks, white parts only, soaked in salt water to remove grit and sliced on the bias into 1-inch lengths

To make the teriyaki sauce, heat the rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and scallions to boiling over medium heat. Let cook for 7 minutes, then whisk in cornstarch slurry and cook for another 3 minutes or so, to allow to thicken. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.  Arrange the chicken cubes in a shallow nonreactive container such as a glass baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and rub into the chicken. Pour the sake over the chicken and then pour in the teriyaki sauce. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.  Begin soaking about 12 bamboo skewers in water so they won’t burn on the grill.  Heat the grill and thread alternate pieces of chicken and leeks on the skewers. Each skewer should have approximately 3 pieces of chicken, and each serving will consist of 3 skewers. Grill over indirect heat until the chicken is tender but not dry, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp Tempura

 

Tempura mix:

1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour

3/4 C. cornstarch

4 1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. curry powder

12 oz. cold seltzer

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 to 3 liters canola oil (approximately, as needed for deep-frying)

Shrimp:

1 pound (21-30 count) shrimp, deveined and shells removed

Special equipment: Approximately 12 (8-inch) bamboo skewers

 

To make tempura, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and curry powder in a bowl. Dredge the shrimp in this dry mix, shaking any excess back into the bowl, and add seltzer to the tempura in a stream while whisking constantly to make it into batter. Season with salt and pepper.  Heat canola oil to 375 degrees F in a deep-fryer, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions for similar foods.  Thread the dusted shrimp onto skewers, approximately 4 to a skewer. Pour the tempura batter into a glass pie plate, dip each skewer of shrimp into the tempura batter, and add to the deep- fryer basket. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper toweling and serve warm.

Pearl’s Sesame Noodles

Pearl’s Sesame Noodles

Pearl’s Sesame Noodles

 

1/2 lb spaghetti

1 T. sesame oil

Sauce

2 T. low sodium soy sauce

1 T. sherry wine

1 1/2 T. Chinese chili sauce

1 1/2 T. tahini

1/2 T. white sugar

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 slice fresh ginger, size of a dime, peeled and chopped

2 green onions, finely sliced

freshly ground black pepper

1/2 C. finely chopped English cucumber

1 T. fresh coriander, finely chopped

 

Prepare spaghetti according to package directions just until al dente stage; drain and rinse with cold water; drain well. Toss cooked noodles with sesame oil; set aside. To prepare sauce, whisk all sauce ingredients together. Pour over noodles and toss well. Grind pepper over to taste, then garnish with cucumber and coriander.

Shrimp and Pork Balls with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce

Shrimp and Pork Balls with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce

4 scallions, green and white parts, coarsely chopped

2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled

1 serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped, divided

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 C. tamari, plus 3 T., dark soy, found on the international aisle

1/4 C. fresh cilantro leaves, a big handful

2 limes, zest and juice

1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails removed

1 pound ground pork

4 T. vegetable oil

1 tsp. dark sesame oil

1 T. honey

3 T. water

Toothpicks

 

In the bowl of a food processor combine the scallions, half of the ginger – grated or minced, half of the chopped chile pepper, garlic, 3 T. tamari, cilantro and the lime zest. Pulse for 30 seconds, scrape down the bowl and then continue to process 1 minute or until finely ground. Add the shrimp and pork, process until the shrimp are ground into small pieces and the mixture is well combined but not so fine that it becomes a paste, about 1 minute. Roll the shrimp and pork mixture into to 24 balls, about the size of a large walnut. If you dip your hands in water before rolling the mixture the rolling goes a little easier. Preheat a large nonstick skillet with 4 T. of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the balls and don’t move them until they are brown on 1 side, about 2 minutes. Turn the balls and continue to cook, browning on all sides until cooked through, about 4 minutes. While the balls are cooking make the spicy lime dipping sauce: in a bowl combine the remaining ginger, chili pepper, 1/2 C. tamari, lime juice, toasted sesame oil, honey and 3 T. (a splash) of water. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if you find it to be too salty, add another drizzle of honey. Platter the shrimp and pork balls with a bowl of the spicy lime dipping sauce and toothpicks.

 

Garlicky Hoisin Sauce

Garlicky Hoisin Sauce

This recipe goes with Garlicky Hoisin Beef

1 1/2 T. olive oil
3 T. minced scallion (white parts only)
2 T. minced garlic
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
3/4 C. hoisin sauce (available in the Asian-food aisle of most supermarkets)
1/2 C. water
1 1/2 T. soy sauce
1 1/2 T. sugar

Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add the scallions, garlic, and pepper flakes, if using, and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 1/2 minutes. Pour into a bowl.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 180
Fat: 6.8g
Fiber: 1g

Baked Hoisin Chicken Buns

Baked Hoisin Chicken Buns

Cooking spray
12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1/4 C. finely chopped green onions
1 1/2 T. hoisin sauce
1 T. oyster sauce
2 tsp. rice vinegar
9 frozen white roll dough pieces, thawed (such as Rich’s)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Cool slightly; shred meat with 2 forks. Place chicken in a medium bowl. Add green onions, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and vinegar; toss well to combine. Roll each dough piece into a 4-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Spoon about 2 T. chicken mixture into center of each dough circle. Gather edges of dough over filling; pinch to seal. Place the filled dough, seam sides down, on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat filled dough with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°. Uncover filled dough. Gently brush with egg; discard remaining egg. Sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Yield: 9 servings
Calories: 143
Fat: 4.1g
Fiber: 1.2g

Scallion Pancakes

Scallion Pancakes

½ tsp. dark sesame oil

7 tsp. canola or other vegetable oil

2 ¾ C. unbleached white flour

1 C. hot water

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. baking powder

4 to 8 scallions, chopped (about ½ C.)

sprinkling of salt

vegetable oil for frying

 

In a small bowl, mix together the dark sesame oil and 4 tsp. of the canola or other vegetable oil. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 ¼ C. of the flour, the hot water, salt, baking powder, and 2 tsp. of the canola oil. Stir until the dough comes together. Lightly dust a working surface with some of the remaining flour and knead for about 2 minutes, adding flour if the dough is too sticky. Cover the dough with the mixing bowl and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes. Divide the dough into 4 balls. With a rolling pin, roll out each ball into a circle about 10 inches across. Brush each circle with ¼ of the sesame oil mixture, top with ¼ of the chopped scallions, and sprinkle with salt. Roll each circle into a tight cylindrical rope, then coil the rope to form a flat spiral about 5 inches across. Flatten each spiral by hand, and then roll it into a think 8-inch pancake with a rolling pin, dusting with flour to prevent sticking. It’s okay if a few scallions escape from the dough. Heat a skillet on medium heat, add the remaining tsp. of canola oil, and swirl to coat the pan. Fry each of the 4 pancakes until brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning down the heat if the outside gets to brown too fast. Add a little more oil to the pan, if necessary, for frying. Cut each pancake into wedges and serve immediately. Leftover pancakes may be refrigerated for 3 or 4 days and then reheated in the toaster.

Spicy Szechuan Noodles

Spicy Szechuan Noodles

½ lb. whole-wheat spaghetti, soba (buckwheat) noodles, or linguini

¼ C. peanut butter (or a mixture of peanut butter and tahini)

¼ C. warm water

3 T. tamari soy sauce

2 T. wine vinegar (preferably rice wine vinegar)

1 T. dark sesame oil

1 tsp. hot chili oil

2 C. fresh mung bean sprouts

1 cucumber, peeled, cut lengthwise, seeded, and cut into crescent slices

Chopped scallions

Toasted sesame seeds

 

Cook the pasta al dente in salted water. Drain it and rinse with cold water. Mix the peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, vinegar, and oils. Toss the noodles with the bean sprouts, cucumbers, and sauce. Top with chopped scallions and/or toasted sesame seeds, if desired. This dish is most flavorful served at room temperature.  Spicy Szechuan Noodles are attractive served on crisp leaves of romaine. We usually serve it with steamed or blanched carrots and broccoli marinated in a ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and vinegar dressing.

Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken

1 lb. of chicken pieces still on the bone

1/2 cup brown sugar (you can substitute white, but brown sugar gives it great color and depth of flavor)

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup water

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp. ground ginger)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

 

In a large saucepan combine sugar, water, soy sauce, grated ginger, garlic and oyster sauce. Mix well, and then add the cleaned chicken pieces (if you use larger pieces, like chicken-breast in bone, you will want to increase the cook time by a few minutes to make sure the chicken is cooked through).

Heat on high until it boils. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 30 minutes covered. Remove from heat and serve

Vegetable Fried Rice

Vegetable Fried Rice

1 egg 

2 T. chicken broth or water 

1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce 

1 tsp. toasted sesame oil 

2 tsp. canola oil 

1/3 C. finely chopped onion 

1/3 C. shredded carrots 

1/3 C. frozen baby peas 

1 1/2 C. cold cooked brown rice 

 

In a small bowl, combine the egg, broth or water, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Beat with a fork until smooth. Set aside. Set a nonstick skillet over high heat for 1 minute. Add the canola oil and swirl to coat the pan bottom. Heat for 30 seconds. Add the onion, carrots, and peas. Toss. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 1 minute, or until sizzling. Add the rice. Toss and cook for 1 minute, or until sizzling. Reduce the heat to medium. Scrape the rice mixture to the sides of the pan. Pour the egg mixture into the well. Cook, stirring the egg mixture into the rice mixture, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked.

 

Yield: 4 servings

Calories: 152

Fat: 6g

Fiber: 2g

Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef

1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced crosswise

1/4 C. of cornstarch

3 tsp. vegetable oil, divided

1/2 tsp. grated ginger

1 T. minced garlic

1/2 C. water

1/2 C. of low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 C. brown sugar (measured, not packed)

3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

1 large green onion, sliced thinly

 

Pat steak slices dry and add to a bowl with corn starch. Toss to ensure all pieces are just coated. Shake off excess corn starch using a strainer. Heat 1 1/2 tsp. oil in a large wok or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, stir until fragrant. Add the soy sauce, water, brown sugar and pepper flakes. Cook the sauce for about 2 minutes and transfer to a bowl. Turn the heat to high and add the remaining oil to the wok. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides. Pour the sauce back into the wok and cook until the sauce reaches desired consistency. Add the green onions (a pinch reserved for garnish), stir, and remove from heat. Plate, top with remaining onions, and serve.

Vegetable Fried Rice

Vegetable Fried Rice

1 egg 

2 T. chicken broth or water 

1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce 

1 tsp. toasted sesame oil 

2 tsp. canola oil 

1/3 C. finely chopped onion 

1/3 C. shredded carrots 

1/3 C. frozen baby peas 

1 1/2 C. cold cooked brown rice 

 

In a small bowl, combine the egg, broth or water, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Beat with a fork until smooth. Set aside. Set a nonstick skillet over high heat for 1 minute. Add the canola oil and swirl to coat the pan bottom. Heat for 30 seconds. Add the onion, carrots, and peas. Toss. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 1 minute, or until sizzling. Add the rice. Toss and cook for 1 minute, or until sizzling. Reduce the heat to medium. Scrape the rice mixture to the sides of the pan. Pour the egg mixture into the well. Cook, stirring the egg mixture into the rice mixture, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked.

 

Yield: 4 servings

Calories: 152

Fat: 6g

Fiber: 2g

Vegetable Fried Rice

Vegetable Fried Rice

1 egg 

2 T. chicken broth or water 

1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce 

1 tsp. toasted sesame oil 

2 tsp. canola oil 

1/3 C. finely chopped onion 

1/3 C. shredded carrots 

1/3 C. frozen baby peas 

1 1/2 C. cold cooked brown rice 

 

In a small bowl, combine the egg, broth or water, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Beat with a fork until smooth. Set aside. Set a nonstick skillet over high heat for 1 minute. Add the canola oil and swirl to coat the pan bottom. Heat for 30 seconds. Add the onion, carrots, and peas. Toss. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 1 minute, or until sizzling. Add the rice. Toss and cook for 1 minute, or until sizzling. Reduce the heat to medium. Scrape the rice mixture to the sides of the pan. Pour the egg mixture into the well. Cook, stirring the egg mixture into the rice mixture, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked.

 

Yield: 4 servings

Calories: 152

Fat: 6g

Fiber: 2g

Madras Orange Chicken with Ginger Fried Rice

Madras Orange Chicken with Ginger Fried Rice

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, rinsed and blotted dry (4 ounces each) 

1 tsp. sesame oil 

1 T. madras curry powder 

1/2 C. orange juice 

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 

1 C. chopped pineapple 

1/2 C. orange segments, seeded and chopped 

1/2 C. chopped red bell pepper 

1/2 C. finely chopped onion 

1/2 C. light coconut milk 

 

1/2 T. sesame oil 

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

3/4 T. finely chopped crystallized ginger 

5 scallions, finely sliced 

2 T. chopped red bell pepper 

1 1/2 C. uncooked rice 

2 T. tamari 

2 T. brown sugar 

2 C. rice vinegar 

3 C. hot water 

 

To make the chicken: Place the chicken in a bowl. Combine the oil, curry powder, orange juice, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Cook the chicken over medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover it with aluminum foil. Add the pineapple, orange segments, bell pepper, and onion to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the pepper is cooked. Add the coconut milk and the reserved marinade. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet. To make the rice: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and scallions. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are aromatic. Add the pepper. Cook for another minute. Add the rice, tamari, sugar, vinegar, and water. Cook for another 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Serve with the chicken.

Shannon Mullen’s Egg Foo Yung

Shannon Mullen’s Egg Foo Yung

olive oil cooking spray
1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage or fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup finely sliced (or grated) carrot
2 tablespoons finely sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
6 large egg whites and 1 whole egg (or 1 1/4 cups egg substitute)
2/3 cup diced lean turkey, about 4 ounces (or chicken, lean pork, or cooked shrimp)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or green onion

Lightly coat a large non stick sauté pan with cooking oil spray. Over medium high heat, sauté the vegetables for about 3 minutes or until almost tender but still bright. Transfer vegetables to a bowl to cool. Clean sauté pan to use again. Beat the eggs well. Add turkey, vegetables and seasonings. Stir to combine. Again, lightly coat the pan with cooking oil spray and place over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add the egg foo yung mixture. Cook, for one minute until it is set around the edges. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for two minutes to three minutes or until eggs are set in middle. Remove from heat, covered and allow to rest for two minutes. Fold eggs in half and then cut in half again before transferring to two large plates. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onion and serve hot with low sodium soy sauce.

Yield: 2 servings
Calories: 171
Fat: 3g
Fiber: .9g