Crispy Bean Curd Salad with Kung Po Dressing
Bean curd is a good source of protein and this salad is ideal for vegans and vegetarians. Lightly season bean curd with salt and black pepper before frying in peanut oil for maximum flavour.
Lunch
Eight Vegetable Hot Pot (Chup Chye)
Although this dish is of South East Asian origin it is also know as Chap Chye. It is made up of a mixture of dried and fresh vegetables and tastes better the day after cooking when the vegetables have had time to absorb the flavour of the sauce. Eat with hot Jasmine Rice.
Prawns and Asparagus in Yellow Bean Sauce
Frozen raw prawns are available in all our stores and are good value as there is a wide range to choose from. Individually frozen prawns can be separated and what you don’t need can be saved for another day. Do try to bring a freezer bag with you to ensure prawns do not defrost en-route.
Oyster Chicken with Mange Tout
Oyster sauce should be used sparingly in Chinese cooking. Used in moderation it adds wonderful flavour but too much can be over powering. This recipe uses breast meat but feel free to substitute thighs or a mixture of both.
Beef and Three Mushrooms with Oyster Sauce
In this recipe we use combination of three mushrooms – dried sliced Chinese mushroom, fresh button or chestnut mushroom and fresh oyster mushrooms. Do not use flat field mushrooms as the colour from the gills will transfer to the dish.
Steamed Sea Bass in Oyster Sauce
Steaming and fresh ginger enhances the subtle sweetness of the fish. It is traditional to steam a whole fish with it’s head on, but feel free to use halibut, cod or even salmon steaks for this recipe if you wish. Use the freshest fish you can find.
Lightly Stir-fried Beansprouts in Oyster Sauce
This dish has a delicate flavour and makes a good accompaniment to stronger flavoured dishes. To wash drop the beansprouts into a basin of cold water and lift out into a colander, handfuls of sprouts. This is an easy was to separate the whole sprouts from the broken tails and bean casings in the bag. … Continued
Plain Noodles in Oyster Sauce
You may add roast chicken or duck and blanched pak choi or broccoli to make up a quick meal. Chilli sauce is an option. Double up for more people as it is a good accompaniment for a larger shared meal.
Pork and Pineapple in Sweet and Sour Sauce
This favourite is a simple way to make sweet & sour pork for a family meal. Minced pork cooks quickly and children love this dish. You may also use minced chicken in place of pork.
Crispy Fish in Sweet and Sour Sauce with Lychees
The combination of egg white and tapioca starch makes the pieces of fish very crispy but you may use cornflour. The sauce is enhanced with the addition of lychees. All in all, one to impress your guests.