Notes: A. Lemongrass, Remove outer leaves of the lemongrass and bruise or smash the white end with the back of the knife or a wine bottle. Finely slice the tender white part at the base of the stalk, discard the tops or save for your chicken stock. A cuisinart with a 1mm slicer will slice […]

Corn, of course, is not native to China, but this Chinese way of cooking it is delicious. IN A SMALL PAN, combine the butter, dark soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorn and chiles. Make a charcoal fire and, when the coals are ash white, grill the corn. Baste them with the soy butter and cook for 5-to-8 […]

-FOR THE GREEN TEA SYRUP- 1/2 c Sugar 4 ts Instant green tea; OR… 2 ts Matcha (See Note) 4 c Shaved ice Put the beans and 3 cups water in a small pot. Bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat to low and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the flame. Let the pot […]

RINSE THE BEANS under cold running water, then place them in a saucepan with the sherry. Place over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes. Add the fish stock, garlic and ginger and cook for another 5 minutes, reducing by 1/3. Scrape the liquid and beans into a blender and puree. Pass the puree through […]

Note:Asian chiles, such as santaka or japones. Note:Kaffir limes leaves may be purchased in an asian market. Note:Galangal root is available in asian markets. Soak the New Mexican chiles in water to soften; remove and drain. Place all the paste ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Pan fry the catfish […]

-BEEF MARINADE- 1/2 tb Soy sauce 2 ts Rice wine or dry sherry 1/2 ts Sugar 1/2 tb Cornstarch 1 ts Sesame oil ADD NOODLES TO A LARGE POT of boiling salted water. Stir and when it reaches a second boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 minute longer. Drain. Rinse with cold […]

Combine tomatoes, scallions, onion, cilantro & mint. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt & pepper. Pour dressing over tomato mixture. Cover & chill. Serve with pita wedges. Alternatively, this salad makes a great topping for pita stuffed with falafel.

BOIL NOODLES IN SALTED WATER until just done, about 4 minutes. Drain well and rinse in cold water. Mix in a little oil to prevent sticking. Stir-fry mushrooms, celery, bamboo shoots and bean sprouts in oil. Add salt and broth, oyster sauce and sugar. Push vegetables up side of the wok and add noodles, stir […]

1. Slice chicken into 1x2x1/4″ pieces, dredge in corn starch and lay aside to dry slightly on wax paper. Prepare a batter in a small bowl of 1 egg, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup flour, and salt. Mix batter very thoroughly until smooth. Assemble rest of ingredients. 2. Pour oil halfway up in your wok. […]

SOAK BLACK BEANS in lukewarm water for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water; drain. Combine black beans with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, dry vermouth and sugar; gently mash together. Cut 3 green onions into 2-inch-long sections and cut 3 into 2-inch-long slivers. Put green onion sections and half the shredded ginger on bottom of […]