–HAM AND JADE– 4 oz Lean ham, cut into thin- Strips 1 tb Peanut or Canola oil 1 md Onion, peeled & sliced into Thin strips (1 to 1 1/2 c) 1/4 ts Sugar 1 1/2 ts Ginger, minced 2 c Broccoli florets 1 Carrot, peel & slice diag. 2 tb Walnuts, coarsely chopped SAUCE: […]

Rinse rice in strainer and drain. In a saucepan, heat the oil and fry the ginger over medium heat until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the rice. Add the water and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook covered until water is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes. Stir once and allow to […]

Dice chicken, place in a bowl and mix with marinade ingredients. Before dicing bamboo shoots, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds (to remove tinny, canned flavour). Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Heat wok, add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil an stirfry pine nuts until golden brown. Set aside on paper towel. […]

PICKLING MIXTURE 1 tb Finely chopped garlic 1 tb Finely chopped fresh ginger 1 tb Finely chopped scallions 2 ts Finely chopped dried chile 2 ts Sugar 1 tb Salt SEPARATE THE LEAVES AND SPRINKLE them with the salt. Pour in the cold water and allow them to stand in a cool place for 8 […]

Combine potatoes, scallions & parsley. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mint, salt & pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad & toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, to chill. Serve accompanied by griddle- baked pitas. Variation: Substitute 6 cups shredded cabbage & 1 clove of crushed garlic for a Minted Cabbage Salad. Blend garlic […]

Rub ribs thoroughly with the Chinese Dry Marinade. Let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Arrange ribs ends down on cooking grill or place bones upright in rib rack. Smoke-cook until done. Brush ribs with Chinese Barbecue sauce during the last few minutes of cooking, then serve with remaining sauce.

*Note: Mushrooms should be softened in water. Bring water to boil and add rice sticks. Cook 2 minutes, then drain. Rinse with cold water and drain. Cut celery, pea pods and mushrooms into thin slices. Heat oil until hot and add rice sticks. Cook, stirring, until brown. Remove rice sticks from pan and drain. Add […]

This version of sambar is flavored with just a sampling of the spices loved by Indians: coriander, fenugreek, cinnamon and tamarind. Heat 4 cups water and peas to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 45 minutes. Cook and stir coconut, coriander, fenugreek and cinnamon in 1 tablespoon oil in 8-inch skillet until […]

1. Mince shrimp, bacon, onion or water chestnuts together until fine. Place mixture in bowl. Remove crusts from bread. Dice bread into very fine cubes. Place cubes in shrimp mixture. Add salt, pepper, egg and 2 tablespoons corn starch to mixture. Combine thoroughly. 2. Fill a wok halfway up with oil. Heat oil on highest […]

Soak chickpeas overnight, rince, cook in water until tender. Drain, KEEP THE COOKING LIQUID! In a frying pan heat the oil, fry oinon until golden. Add cinnamon and cloves, cook a few seconds. Add garlic, ginger, chili pepper, ground coriander and cook 5 minutes, stirring. Add tomatoes, with the juice and cook until all liquid […]