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Category Archives: Chinese
How to Steam Rice
As requested. Works for most of your basic rices– long grain, short grain, brown, whatever. Don't use wild rice in this one, it cooks differently. Use a regular-sized saucepan unless you're making an absolute ton. Make sure you have a lid that fits. This is the method my dad learned from a college buddy whose parents had a Chinese restaurant. Continue reading
Huang's water dumplings (potstickers)
These are my good friend Huang's delicious water dumplings. Actually, they can be oil dumplings or steam dumplings as well – just depends how you cook them! Continue reading
Black Bean Chicken
This is one of my favorite Chinese dishes. If you can find a Chinese restaurant that serves it, you know they're authentic. Continue reading
Wok Chicken
A family staple of mine for as long as I can remember! Continue reading
Bok Choy with Chicken
One of my mom's recipes. An easy dinner, doesn't take long, and doesn't heat up the house too much. Use more or less garlic to taste and depending on size and strength of garlic. Make sure you wash the bok choy very well, it's usually kinda dirty when you get it. Continue reading
Napa Cabbage Slaw
An excellant salad for summertime events. Continue reading
Sesame Chicken Marinade
Delicious marinade for grilled chicken. Continue reading
Sweet and Sour Sauce
I've been making this sauce for over 20 years. You can substitute ground ginger and dried garlic if you must, but the results will suffer. This recipe is enough for a dip for egg rolls or won tons. For sweet & sour pork or chicken, I triple the recipe. Continue reading