Chicken wings
Roasting Bake on middle lower rack at 250° for 30 min to render fat. Then another 30-45 min on upper middle rack at 425°. Broil briefly for browning. Marinade – brush it on at second half of roasting
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Pork Rice
2 cups hot water¼ ounce dried shiitake mushrooms, rinsed2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided2 garlic cloves, minced½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger1 pound ground porkPinch table salt2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine2 cups chicken broth1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon dark soy sauce1 tablespoon packed brown sugar¼ teaspoon five-spice powder½ cup fried shallots4 cups cooked white rice Combine 2 cups […]
Chicken Tofu Lettuce Cups
Ingredients2 tablespoons oil1/2 onion (finely chopped)2 cloves garlic (minced)1/2 pound ground chicken1/2 block pressed, diced up tofu2 teaspoons soy sauce2 teaspoons dark soy sauce1 tablespoon hoisin sauce1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar1/2 cup water (mixed with 1.5-2 Tbsp cornstarch)1 head bibb lettuce or romaineChopped scallions and cilantro (to…
Frittata for Two
4 large eggs2 tablespoons milkSalt and pepper1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oilVeggies or meat for frittata filling1/2 cup cottage cheese, goat cheese, or gruyere1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk eggs, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in bowl until well combined. Heat oil in […]
Braised Shiitake Mushroom and Greens
150 gram dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated, soaking water reservedBroccoli, cut into florets20 gram ginger slices 2 Tbsp oyster sauce2 tsp soy sauce1/2 tsp salt2 tsp sugar1/2 tsp white pepper2-3 cups mushroom soaking water, strained of dirt Cornstarch slurry to thicken
Nian Gao with Red Bean
Makes 2 7″ nian gao in Instantpot. Use a 7″ bowl or cake pan. 9oz red bean, soaked 6-8 hoursAdd red beans and water that generously covers red beans to Instantpot. Pressure cook 15 minutes. Check if the beans are still intact, but burst when squeezed. Drain and cool. Bowl 1 – Add brown sugar […]
Tofu broccoli stir fry
Sauce1/4 cup vegetable stock2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce2 teaspoons dark soy sauce1 teaspoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon sesame oil1/2 tablespoon cornstarch Stir-fry ingredients1 large head of broccoli, cauliflower or similar hearty vegetable1 tablespoon ginger, minced2 cloves garlic, minced1 block of tofu, baked or fried, cut in 1/2 inch pieces Cook broccoli in skillet […]
Chinese braised beef stew – Instantpot
3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1½- to 2-inch pieces7 slices ginger5 cloves3 pieces star anise3 bay leaves1 cup Shaoxing wine3 tablespoons light soy sauce1 tablespoon dark soy sauce1 tablespoon oyster sauce1-1.5 cups water1 tablespoon sugar2-3 pounds daikon radish, carrots, potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½- to 2-inch pieces Parboil beef in water for […]
Tomato & Egg
1-1.5 lb tomato, cut into 8 pieces each4 egg5 thin slices ginger, chopped into thin matchsticks2 tbsp oil3 tbsp water Sauce0.50 tsp salt 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp cornstarch (for slurry)4 tbsp water (for slurry) Heat the pan on high heat. When it’s hot, but not smoking, add oil and give the pan […]
Light Peanut Butter Cookies
1 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour (6 1/4 ounces)¼ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon table salt4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled1 large egg2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup packed dark brown sugar (7 ounces)2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter¼ cup salted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped coarse 1 Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the […]