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.
Pak Choi can be found in most supermarkets. However, feel free to use any other green vegetable. Tenderstem or sprouting broccoli is another healthy option. Vegetarians can use Wing Yip Mushroom 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.
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.
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
A basic marinade for all meats.
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.
A very simple marinade for use with many different chicken dishes.
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.
Fried red chillies in this dish adds a little heat. Leave out the chillies for a milder flavour.