Fried Rice
The ‘secret ingredient’ in this dish is teh sauce the rice is fried in. We have used frozen prawns becuase they are easily available, but do use fresh if you prefer. Feel free to replace the prawns with sliced chicken.
Starters
Just Cooked Chinese Broccoli
For this healthy, almost fat free dish, use any broccoli available. We have used Chinese broccoli (favoured for its crunchy stems) but ordinary, tenderstem or the sprouting variety is fine. Pak Choi, now found in most supermarkets, is a good alternative. This recipe uses Wing Yip Oyster Sauce although our Wing Yip Mushroom Sauce is … Continued
Skewered Sweet and Sour BBQ Prawns
This is a good way to serve whole fresh prawns. Skewer the whole prawn from tail to head, coat in sauce and cook quickly. Serve with fresh lime which will also help to clean sticky fingers.
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Some supermarkets sell spring roll wrappers. If you cannot get hold of them use filo pastry instead. For a different flavour, replace spring onions with 10g of chopped coriander.
Wonton Soup
Wonton, small Chinese dumplings, are served in a light broth, sometimes as a side dish or part of the main meal. They contain minced pork or a mixture of minced pork and fresh prawns. Wonton pastry is available in the chilled and frozen sections of all Wing Yip supermarkets. Do be aware that the wontons … Continued
Pork and Prawn Wonton
Wonton have been enjoyed by the Chinese for centuries and each region has their own version. The pork filling is very typical but they also work great with other meats such as chicken mince or even vegetables. Have these on their own dipped in a little bit of light soy sauce, or add them to … Continued
Hoisin Duck Wraps
This is a good way to use up left over take away roast duck. Tortilla wraps are now sold in most supermarkets. A nice lighter option full of oriental flavour. Alternatively, traditional pastry pancakes are available from Wing Yip stores in frozen form
Mussels with Chilli and Black Bean Sauce
Clean mussels by scrubbing in plenty of cold water, pulling off the “beards” and removing any barnacles. Discard any open mussels, especially if they don’t close when tapped. Provide finger bowls, plenty of paper napkins and an empty bowl for the shells.
Agadashi Tofu
Classically Japanese, this tofu dish is simple and delicious. A dish of contrasts, the soft tofu and the crispy coating and the delicate taste of tofu and the flavour of the sauce it is immersed in. Traditionally, soft tofu is used but beginners might find the firmer variety easier to handle.
Celebration Platter
Serve this combination plate with oriental dipping sauces as a starter or on a buffet.It need not be difficult as many items are readily available from the supermarket or on the website. Choose your own combination or items but do include some fresh vegetables.