Gourmets-Recipes

Yields about 1 1/2 pints

Ingredients:

For the ginger syrup:
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 - 3 packed tablespoons food-processor-minced or grated,
peeled fresh ginger

Milk mixture:
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons finely minced ginger in syrup (available at Asian markets),
drained before mincing

Custard mixture:
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed, strained lemon juice

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(A refreshing dessert made with star anise and fresh berries)
Serves 6

Ingredients:

5 whole star anise (if using broken pieces use 1 tablespoon)
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 passion fruit tea bags
3 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
1/2 cup bananas, cut into 1/2-inch dice

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Makes approximately 15 wontons

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 slice ginger, grated
250 grams (8 ounces) chicken meat, minced
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
30 wonton wrappers
Oil for stir-frying
Oil for deep-frying
Dipping sauce of your choice
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(A typical Szechuan dish, named after the capital of the province)

Serves 2 by itself, or 3 - 4 as part of a multicourse meal

Ingredients:

1/2 lb chicken breasts, boned

Marinade:
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teasoon cooking wine (or sherry)
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 bunch spinach
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon hot bean sauce

Sauce:
1 teaspoon cooking wine (or sherry)
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon vinegar (red wine or rice vinegar)

1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground Szechwan pepper

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Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 pound flank steak, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 pound fresh snow peas
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons oil
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A Cantonese recipe

Ingredients:

4 ounces Sirloin beef sliced thin or thick steaks
3 green peppers (or red and green peppers as desired)
1/2 small onion
2 sticks of celery
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon MSG (if desired)
1 teaspoon black beans
2 cloves garlic
3 slices ginger
1/2 cup stock or hot water
2 tablespoons oil for cooking

Marinade:
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons oil Read the rest of this entry »