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Plum Duck Parcels

Plum Duck Parcels

admin January 25, 2011 0

This plum duck parcel recipe is a delicious take on crispy duck pancakes. These are light, tasty and ideal for parties. Ingredients 1 whole duck 1 tbsp vegetable oil Salt 270g filo pastry 300g

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Chinese Roast Pork

Chinese Roast Pork

admin November 30, 2010 0

This Chinese roast pork recipe one of my favourites. It’s a version of Char siu, a sweet Chinese marinade used on pork to great effect. I’m not a big fan of pig, bit this takes some

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Chicken and Prawn Spring Rolls

Chicken and Prawn Spring Rolls

admin September 15, 2010 0

This is another Chinese favourite that us English can’t seem to get enough of. They are deceptively simple to make, and if you buy the wrappers already made, they take mere minutes to do.

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Chow Mein

Chow Mein

admin September 9, 2010 0

Chicken Chow Mein is a classic Chinese dish that’s so versatile and easy to make it would be a crime for you not to try it. Ingredients 225g medium egg noodles 50g Parma ham,

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Char Sui Pork

Char Sui Pork

admin August 17, 2010 1

I was introduced to Char Sui Pork many years ago when I lived with a Chinese family for a couple of years. I instantly fell in love with it but was never allowed to

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Chicken with cashew nuts

Chicken with cashew nuts

admin July 23, 2010 0

Chicken with cashew nuts is a light, tasty lunch dish that takes the minimum of effort. The soy sauce and rice wine give it a nice authentic Chinese tang. Ingredients 5tbsp mild and light

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Barbecued Beef Skewers

Barbecued Beef Skewers

admin July 7, 2010 0

Continuing the summer theme, Barbecued Beef Skewers are an oriental offering to summer cooking. The ginger comes alive on the heat and make these skewers simply delicious. Ingredients 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons

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Spicy Beef with Steamed Rice

Spicy Beef with Steamed Rice

admin June 2, 2010 0

Ingredients 2lb/900g steak, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5 ml) 2 teaspoons chopped Thai chilli (10 ml) 1/4 cup lime juice (60 ml) 2 teaspoons sugar (10 ml) 1 tablespoon sliced lemongrass (15

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Exotic Vegetable Stir Fry

Exotic Vegetable Stir Fry

admin May 12, 2010 0

Ingredients 2 tablespoons groundnut oil 1 red onion, cut in half and sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 100 g/4 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, stalks removed and sliced 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

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Singapore Rice Noodles

Singapore Rice Noodles

admin May 10, 2010 0

Ingredients 2 heaped tbsp dried shrimps 2 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tbsp dry sherry 225g rice noodles 2 tbsp groundnut oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp

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