Oct 20, 2011

This  easy recipe will produce something akin to chicken fried rice. This version is less greasy, healthier and far tastier than the average takeaway version though, so give it a try! This is an English favourite of the Chinese variety. Apparently, like many dishes you see in your local takeaway, they aren’t eaten at all in China but are made especially...

Aug 20, 2011

If you’re in the mood for Chinese but don’t want have much time to cook or much money to spend on take away, then you can always make Chinese Chicken Shashlik and serve it with rice in less than an hour. Ingredients 2 lbs boneless chicken, cubed 5 ml  garlic paste 5 ml ginger paste 8 ml red chilies, crushed 8 ml sugar 45 ml soya sauce 30 ml white...

Jan 25, 2011

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 jar plum sauce 1 egg yolk, beaten Oil, for deep-frying Sweet chilli dipping sauce, to serve Instructions Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas mark 7. Put the duck in a...

Nov 30, 2010

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 beating. Ingredients 1 shallot 6 cloves garlic 4 tablespoons ginger 1/2 cup oyster sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons tomato purée 2 pork tenderloins,...

Sep 15, 2010

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. Ingredients 225g chicken breast, cut into slices 48 prawns 4 bunches of coriander, chopped 5 large red chillies, cut into thin strips salt and pepper to taste 8...

Sep 9, 2010

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, shredded 100g skinned chicken breast 2½ tbsp finely chopped garlic 50g mangetout, trimmed 2 tsp light soy sauce 2 tsp dark soy sauce 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry...