This refreshing salad is a contrast of flavours and textures. Pomelos, now available in most supermarkets, are a large sweet citrus fruit, similar to a grapefruit. Traditionally, dried prawns are used in the dish but we have replaced this with frozen prawns, which are more easily available. This salad is a perfect accompaniment to a … Continued
This is an easy way to make this popular takeaway dish as all the essential ingredients come straight out of a jar. As some types of rice vermicelli are suitable for soup and some for frying, the correct choice is important to make this dish a success. In this instance we recommend Swallow brand vermicelli … Continued
Cantonese in origin, Lemon Chicken with its sharp, tart flavours is a popular choice in many Chinese restaurants. The sauce in this recipe is made from scratch using fresh lemons and we hope you find this a refreshing alternative to sweet and sour.
Congee, or rice porridge, is often eaten for breakfast in many parts of China and the Far East. It is usually served plain with salty and/or sour accompaniments (peanuts, salted egg or pickled vegetables) to flavour the blandness of the rice gruel. In this recipe I have added chicken to make a more substantial meal. … Continued
The noodles in this dish are bean thread noodles, sometimes called cellophane noodles. These noodles are made from mung bean starch and are gluten-free. When cooked these soft, slippery noodles absorb the flavours of the dish, in this case chilli bean paste, garlic and ginger – a delicious combination! Cooked with minced pork this Szechuan … Continued
A combination of tender beef fillet cooked in oyster and soya sauces, ginger and spring onions served on a bed of lightly fried flat rice noodles. The delicious sauce in this dish is thickened with cornflour which coates and flavours the noodles. A Chinese kitchen tip of adding a little bicarbonate of soda to the … Continued
A sauce (sometimes known as a Master Sauce) is the result of cooking meat in an infusion of soya sauces, sugar and a selection of spices. This sauce can be uses to flavour many dishes, especially noodle dishes and vegetables. Here is a family recipe (many families hand the recipe down from generation to generation) … Continued
This is a popular dish from the Philippines. In fact, many may argue it is its national dish. Adobo, which means seasoning or marinade in Spanish, is a preparation of pork, fish or chicken cooked in garlic, vinegar and oil. There are many ways to prepare this dish; some just place all the ingredients into … Continued
The subtle combination of ginger, oyster sauce and broccoli has made this a family favourite. Do remember to blanch the broccoli first. Vegetarians may substitute beef with oyster or 57g dried Chinese mushrooms (soaked in hot water).
Tinned bamboo shoots are available in whole pieces and sliced from most supermarkets. This recipe uses the ready sliced variety. Do soak bamboo shoots in water and drain thoroughly before use.