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Tangy Chinese Steaks with Tenderstem Broccoli

In Chinese cuisine western ingredients such as tomato and Worcestershire sauce are used to good effect in this tangy steak recipe. For best results do use good quality beef and replace with ordinary broccoli if you can’t get the tenderstem variety. In this recipe the steaks are flash fried in oil but it is quite … Continued

Ten Minute Stir-Fry

Most supermarkets sell pre-prepared vegetable for stir fries. Combine this with either wheat or rice noodles for a quick satisfying meal in minutes. Vegetarians may replace the minced pork in this recipe with Quorn.

Red Pepper Beef in Black Bean Sauce

Black beans are salted and fermented soya beans. They make a very versatile sauce and here they are combined with red peppers in a popular restaurant dish.

Tofu and Oyster Mushroom Stir-Fry

Tofu or bean curd is a good source of protein and ideal for vegetarians and vegans. Available in soft and firm textures, we suggest that the firmer variety be used for this recipe. Lightly season with salt and dust in cornflour before frying.

Spicy Szechuan Pork on Rice Noodles

Flat rice noodles make a nice change as it is a noodle that is suitable for people with a gluten intolerance. We like the contrast in colours in this dish. Do remember to wash the leeks well and do not discard all of the green tops.

Mango Beef

Definitely a dish with an interesting flavour for that special meal! Choose a ripe but firm mango which will hold it shape. If you like your steak underdone, do use beef fillet

Mee Goreng

Singapore Noodles, a popular dish in restaurants and takeaways has its origins in this dish which literally translated from the Malay means fried noodles. The original, with a combination of Chinese, Indian and Western ingredients uses lamb or mutton, but feel free to use any meat you wish. Serve with sliced cucumber and dark soya … Continued

Mee Siam

Mee Siam is a popular street market food in the Far East. This simple version uses a prepared sauce to which bean sprouts, prawns and rice vermicelli is added.

Chicken Chow Mein

This is a subtle blend of oyster and mushroom soy sauce to create a quick supper dish which can be ready in minutes. Soak noodles in warm water until soft.