Chinese

The Ingredients:-1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed1/4 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes3/4 cup chow mein noodles1 cup butterscotch morselsflaky sea salt (I use Maldon, but any coarse salt will work.)The Instructions:--Preheat…

The Ingredients:-200g ground pork (slightly fatty, not lean)100g canned water chestnuts (or chopped spinach/cabbage)1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon fine sugar1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 teaspoons light soy sauce2 teaspoons sesame oil1 tablespoon Shaoxing Huatiao wine2 to 3 tablespoons of chopped scallions (spring onions)25 to 30 store bought dumpling wrappers (the round kind, not the square wanton…

The Ingredients:-1 pound Chicken breasts, skinned boned4 whole chili peppers, cut in half1 teaspoon Cornstarch1 egg1 tablespoon Garlic, minced1 cup Oil1/2 teaspoon Salt1 whole scallion, minced2 Scallions, cut in 1/4 in1 tablespoon sherry2 tablespoons Soy sauce2 tablespoons WaterThe Instructions:--Mix until smooth. Add chicken and set aside for 30 minutes.The Instructions:--The Instructions:--

The Ingredients:-1 scallion, minced¼ cup minced jicama¼ cup minced carrot¼ cup minced celery2 teaspoons minced ginger3 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon oyster sauce½ teaspoon honey1 teaspoon rice wine2 tablespoons chicken broth16-20 wonton wrapperscanola oil, for fryingpinch of cinnamonsweet and sour sauce, for servingThe Instructions:--Place the scallions, jicama, carrot, celery, ginger, and garlic in a medium-sized…

The Ingredients:-4 ounces-weight chicken, cooked, diced small1 ounces-weight fat free cream cheese1 ounces-weight low fat cheddar cheese1/4 cups Franks Hot Sauce or hot sauce20 whole wonton wrappersThe Instructions:--Preheat oven to 350 degreesLine a baking sheet with parchment paper.Cut your chicken into tiny pieces, as small as you can get it.In a medium bowl add chicken, cream cheese,…

The Ingredients:-1/4 teaspoon Black pepper1 1/2 cups CabbageChili sesame oil, which is very very hot3 Dried mushrooms soaked in warm 2 teaspoons Ginger root grated3 To 4 green onions chopped3/4 pound ground beef (or pork)Salad oil1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon Kikkoman soy sauceKkikkoman soy sauce1 tablespoon Cooking wineGyoza wrappersThe Instructions:--Chop cabbage fine, place in colander and pour…

The Ingredients:-24 won ton wrappers8 oz. mushrooms (your choice – I used half whites & half baby portobellos)1 Tbs. tamari or soy sauce1 tsp. sriracha hot sauce1 tsp. grated fresh ginger1 tsp. fresh garlic (pressed through a garlic press)2 scallions, white & green parts, roughly choppedA little cornstarchA little vegetable oil1 cup water, dividedThe Instructions:--Add all of…

The Ingredients:-1 lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken1 package taco seasoning8-10 egg roll wrappers1 package Mexican shredded cheeseThe Instructions:--Brown and drain ground beef.Season according to taco seasoning instructions.Turn off heat, and mix in shredded cheese with taco meat.Fill egg roll wrappers.Brush egg rolls with olive oil.Bake at 375 for 15 minutes, flipping egg rolls at 8 minutes.Serve…

The Ingredients:-1 can 6 oz. white crabmeat, drained and chopped4 oz. fat free cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise1/4 tsp. soy sauce1/4 tsp. garlic, minced1/4 tsp. onion powderfresh ground pepper to taste12 won ton wrappersThe Instructions:--Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese,…

The Ingredients:-2 pounds baby back rib2 tablespoons honeySauce A: (for marinate)1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons Chinese five spices1 teaspoon Sar Cheong powder (a type of a ginger)2 teaspoons Chinese cooking wine1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon cinnamonSauce B: (for basting)2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce2 teaspoons ground bean paste1 tablespoon sesame seed paste1 tablespoon sugar2 pieces of preserved…

The Ingredients:-½ kg rice, cooked earlier and cooled. You can cook the rice the day before and leave it in the fridge overnight to make things simple.1 large onion, diced1/2 bunch spring onions, washed and diced3 eggs, beaten, mixed with a dash of milk6 rashers bacon, diced½ large bag mixed diced vegetables (peas, carrots, corn) from…

If you follow Afrolems on social media, you would have seen that I posted a video asking people to guess what dish I was making. If you guessed fried rice, you guessed right. I made this shrimp fried rice slightly differently. Not in the Nigerian yellow fried rice way but in the asian almost thai…

The Ingredients:-2 cups Basmati rice or any long grain1/2 tbsp minced garlic or more if you prefer. At home garlic is used to a minimum and barely a hint.2 small green chillis chopped fine2 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil.1/4 tsp red pepper flakes1 tsp white pepper powder,2 tablespoons salt1 tbsp soy sauce or more to…

The Ingredients:-6 cups chicken stock6 cups water1/2 cup rice vinegarcup soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil5 slices of fresh ginger5 garlic cloves, cracked1 pound boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced5 ounces bean thread noodles, or rice stick noodles1 bunch large of green onions1 cup mung bean sprouts8 ounces mushrooms, any variety4 baby bok choyChile-garlic pasteThe Instructions:--In a large pot,…

The Ingredients:-2 cups of left over brown rice3 tablespoons of canola oil3 mediums sized carrots, diced1 package eggroll wrappers1 large clove garlic, crushed1 inch of grated ginger4 stalks of green onions, white and green part, finely choppedground black pepper1/2 pound of wild caught salmon, skin on1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons of soy sauceThe Instructions:--Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees.Brush…

The Ingredients:-1/2 cup chopped almonds (toasted (reserve 1 tbsp. for sprinkling))1 whole chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)5 chunks dark chocolate (Xocai Healthy Chocolate Nuggets, chopped)3 eggs1/4 teaspoon Pepper1 teaspoon salt4 1/2 cups water12 sheets wonton wrappersThe Instructions:--Beat together egg and water. Combine almonds (all but 1 tbsp.) Nuggets, Chicken and salt and pepper. Place a small scoop…

The Ingredients:-3 Deli Sliced Black Forest Ham3 Deli Sliced Honey Ham3 Deli Sliced Smoked Turkey8 Egg Roll Wraps5 tablespoons Strawberry Jam3 Deli Sliced Baby Swiss CheeseThe Instructions:--Chop the meat and cheese into small pieces and place into a mixing bowl, add the jam and stir to combine. Lay out the egg roll wraps with 1 corner facing…

The Ingredients:-16 ounces (454 gram) package of chow mein noodles1/4 cup chicken broth1 teaspoon sugar4 tablespoons oyster sauce1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 cup water2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons minced garlic2 tablespoons minced ginger5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces1 onion, chopped1 red pepper, sliced into thin strips2 large carrots, cut into matchsticks1 cup…

The Ingredients:-1 cup broccoli1 tbsp butter1/3 cup thinly sliced carrots2 cups cooked rice1 egg1 clove garlic, minced1 tbsp minced ginger½ cup green beans½ cup peas1 ½ tbsp sesame oilsoy sauce to tastedash of sugarThe Instructions:--*You can use any mix of vegetables you like - this is just what I happened to have around. First blanch any raw…

The Ingredients:-4 large eggs1/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup granulated sugarstrawberries1 tsp vanilla2 cups whole milkThe Instructions:--Spread sugar evenly in the bottom of a heavy saucepan and place over medium-low heat. It may take several minutes before the sugar begins to melt. Without stirring, watch the sugar closely as it begins to liquefy at the edges. It will…

The Ingredients:-8 oz. bean sprouts, washed n patted dry2 carrots, shredded or grated1 lb imitation crab (or the real thing)1/2 lb medium shrimp, shelled & deveined2 garlic cloves, finely minced (1 tbsp garlic powder)1 tsp brown sugar2 green onions, finely chopped (green part only)20 (6 or 8-inch) egg roll wrappers1 beaten egg, for egg washvegetable oil,…

The Ingredients:-4 cups steamed rice4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 piece of ginger, roughly half a thumbsize2/3 cup green onions, finely sliced at an angle2 tablespoons hoisin sauce4 tablespoons Light soy sauce1 500 gram pork loin with skin1 small red onion, finely diced2 teaspoons Sesame oil1/4 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons white sugar1 tablespoon white vinegarThe Instructions:--Cut pork into…

The Ingredients:-half carrot, finely chopped2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 tbsp water3 shiitake dried mushrooms, thinly sliced (note:soak the mushr1 clove of garlic, finely chopped1 1/2 tablespoons oyster saucedash of white pepper100 grams pork, minced150 grams prawns, mincedsome rice noodles (slightly less than half packet)1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon dark soya sauce1 inch stalk of spring onions,…

The Ingredients:-6 carrots dicedChicken stock or broth as needed1 ½ cups Tropical Food's Buffalo Nuts®1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced5 cloves of garlic1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg½ cup red apples, diced1/3 cup soy sauce½ cup yellow squash, diced.Vegetable oil as needed3 cups white riceThe Instructions:--In a large sauce or frying pan, add enough oil to coat…

The Ingredients:-1/2 cup Toasted Almonds, chopped (1tbsp reserved for sprinkling)1 Chicken Breast- cooked and shredded1 Eggpeppersaltvegetable oil5 Xocai Nuggets, chopped1 Tbsp Water12 Wonton SheetsThe Instructions:--Beat together egg and water. Combine almonds (all but 1 tbsp), Nuggets, Chicken and salt and the pepper. Place a small scoop of the filling in the center of each wonton, ans then…

The Ingredients:-1/4 cup bell pepper, diced1/4 cup carrot, slivered1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise1 teaspoon ginger root, freshly grated2 green onions, sliced1/2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce8 ounces cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced or shredded (about 3 cups) or 1 can Kirkland1/2 cup snow peas, cut in half lengthwise on a diagonal2 cups torn spinach leaves or…

The Ingredients:-•2 carrots, cut into thin pieces2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips•3 tbsp cider vinegar•2 tbsp corn starch (+ 2 tbsp water mixed together)•2 tbsp cornstarch•1 cup edamame•1 beaten egg•½ cup flour•1 medium size onion, cut into strips•1/4 cup pineapple juice (optional if available)•2 tbsp soy sauce•3 tbsp sugarVegetable Oil•1 cup of waterThe Instructions:--1.Cut the…

The Ingredients:-1 teaspoon chopped basil (or ¼ t basil flakes)4 14.5 oz. cans chicken broth2 teaspoons chili sauce (available in the Asian section of your market)150 grams Frozen spinach, thawed1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons soy sauce32 wonton wrappersThe Instructions:--For this recipe, be sure to use a pot that is…

The Ingredients:-1 cup long grain rice ( you can use brown rice as well)2 1/4 inch slices of ginger6 oz pork tenderloin1 TBSP Garlic Powder1 TBSP Onion Powder1 TBSP Ground Ginger1 TBSP Ground Pepper1 TBSP Salt1 TBSP Olive Oil4 Garlic Cloves, minced3 TBSP Ginger, minced6 Green Onion, thinly sliced1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed3 eggs,…

"Mama, I want pasta for dinner." "Well, we're having rice with peas and veggies..." "Hoorah! Can you make it every night?" Phew. It's always a relief to figure out a veggie-packed meal that my son will actually get excited about. This dish is the latest hit in my house (we had it twice just in…

The Ingredients:-1 tsp. (5ml) of organic apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon crushed black pepper1 1/2 tablespoons black sesame seeds3 carrots1/4 C extra virgin olive oil + 7-8 Tbsp for frying1/2 green cabbage1/2 teaspoon kosher salt6-8 fresh satsuma mandarins1/2 red cabbage3 chicken breasts (bone in, preferably organic) roasted and shredded2 bunches romaine lettuce hearts6 scallions3 tablespoons sesame oiljuice…

The Ingredients:-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 smalls fresh red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped1 cup raw cashew nuts1 1/4 cups dry unsweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted1/2 teaspoon stevia powder (or sweetener)4 tablespoons Nama Shoyu (soy sauce) or Bragg liquid Aminos2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)1 flax egg (made with…

The Ingredients:-Pea-mond Dressing1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter1 tablespoon smooth almond butter1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger2 teaspoons adobo chipotle pepper juice1 teaspoon adobo chipotle pepper puree1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil1/2 cup canola oilSalt and freshly ground pepperSalad1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded2 carrots, shredded1/4 pound…