These spring rolls from South East Asia are not fried and just melt in the mouth. A lot of chopping of vegetables but well worth the effort. A hands on meal as guests may be required to make up their own spring roll.
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
You will need a food processor to make this ever popular appetizer. Best results are obtained if the bread is about two days old. The toasts are traditionally deep fried but we have included a baked version a healthier alternative. Reasonably priced raw prawns are available in the freezer sections of our supermarkets.
Often served as an appetiser along with prawn crackers, these pickled vegetables are quick and easy to prepare. Traditionally made with Chinese turnip (mooli), this can be left out if unavailable. In fact, I have used English turnips and have found them to be a good substitute. Rice vinegar is the best vinegar to use … Continued
For this dish you will need large, raw Tiger prawns. There is a wide variety available in all our supermarkets, both fresh and frozen, at very reasonable prices. Do remember to devein the prawns by cutting along the centre of the back and removing the black vein which runs along it. This recipe uses a … Continued
To prepare the squid, pull out the tentacles and cut them free from the head and insides, which should be discarded. Pull out the pliable backbone (discard) and wash out the body. Peel away the skin and cut to open up the squid pouch. Score lightly and cut into bite size pieces.
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