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Chicken Yakitori

Chicken Yakitori...

Chicken Yakitori These little skewers of succulent marinated chicken are fantastic any time any day. Make a whole lot of them, they are great to take to work for lunch and if you pop a few in your childrens lunch boxes they will be very grateful… you may even get a car wash. These are great for the stove or the braai, can be prepared ahead of time and then take just 5 minutes to cook. (2 people) What you need 500g chicken...
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Five spice chicken

Five spice chicken...

Five spice chicken You just have to try this five spice chicken recipe, it does take a little preparation but the ingredients are few and the cooking process takes just a few minutes. You can keep it in the fridge overnight for use the next day if you like, so get the preparation out of the way when you know you are going to be at home for a few hours. It is really delicious with a sweet and spicy, not hot skin that is...
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Kung Po Chicken

Kung Po Chicken...

Kung Po Chicken If you like spicy Chinese food, then Kung Po chicken is for you. This Chinese recipe is best made for a group of special people you have coming over because it is not cheap to make and uses some exotic items that you will have to go to a Chinese supermarket to get. It is so good and just not worth trying to substitute things for. It was a favorite dish of Last emperor in The 20th century and Chefs were...
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Garlic prawns

Garlic prawns...

Steamed garlic prawns This is the easiest garlic prawn recipe you will come across and is extremely tasty. I love to serve it with a simple vegetable stir fry that has a large handful of bean sprouts tossed into it instead of carrots. They are steamed and by far the best steamers are the bamboo steamers that you get at any oriental supermarket. ( for 2 on their own or 4 with another Chinese dish, try the pineapple duck) What...
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Sweet and sour pork

Sweet and sour pork...

Sweet and sour pork Sweet and sour pork with this homemade sweet and sour sauce is just fantastic. I often have sweet and sour pork at Chinese restaurans but prefer strips of meat as opposed to cubes which seem to be most popular in Chinese retstaurants. The meat is thinner,  more tender and is cooked in hot oil which makes the batter crisp. (2 servings on it’s own or 4 servings with another dish like the lemon...
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Beef with asparagus and oyster sauce

Beef with asparagus and oyster sauce...

Beef with asparagus and oyster sauce Beef in oyster sauce is most often served on its own but adding asparagus or mange tout for that matter, makes it so much nicer. It’s really quick and best to use a nice piece of fillet. The asparagus still have a crunch to them which really appeals to me.. at least I feel I’m getting my vegetables and still enjoying the richness of the oyster sauce. (serves 2 with rice) What...
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Prawn ball snacks

Prawn ball snacks...

prawn snacks These little Thai beauties are so indulgent and so delicious that this prawn ball recipe meant for 4 or 5 people can easily be consumed by 1 or 2 during a great DVD in the cold weather. You really need a food processor for the recipe but if you don’t have one and are willing to chop up prawns into tiny little pieces you will be just fine…. It will be worth it I tell you. It’s easy and quick...
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Chinese chicken and corn soup

Chinese chicken and corn soup...

Chicken corn soup If you have never had chicken and corn soup at a Chinese restaurant or takeout you are really missing something. What I really like about it is hat I can add toppings to it like crisp bacon pieces and chopped spring onions to make it a complete meal. It is great as a starter before one of the quick and easy Chinese recipes. The part I found took a little practice was getting the consistency of the egg...
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Curried beef Chinese style

Curried beef Chinese style...

Beef curries are really fantastic but take a fair amount of time and when I read this curried beef in a Chinese recipe book, I just had to try it. The very essence of Chines cooking is good fresh ingredients that are cooked swiftly on a high heat in just minutes so the thought of a great curry in just a few minutes really appealed to me. The sate sauce makes a huge difference to the flavour so if you don’t have...
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Lemon and Ginger chicken

Lemon and Ginger chicken...

Oh man, this is a real treat, crisp chicken in a light batter with a lemony ginger sauce that is unbelievably good. It’s tasty, fresh and clean food best served with egg fried rice and a simple vegetable dish like the pak choy. (4 people) What you need 3 skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into narrow strips 3 egg whites 1 1/2 tablespoons Maizena (cornflour) Oil for frying Sauce 60ml lemon juice 1 cup water 2...
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Candied Walnuts Chinese style

Candied Walnuts Chinese style...

These are a Chinese food delicacy of marinated Walnuts, nice and sweet with a hint of salt from the soy which gives it a little colour as well. They are quite a unique flavour and very morish, so if you are dieting …. just don’t go there! What you need 250g Walnuts 220ml honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice Caster sugar Oil The process Combine the honey, lemon juice, and say sauce together in a bowl and then add...
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Famous Chinese chicken

Famous Chinese chicken...

When I first read this recipe it sounded really strange but was really delicious and unlike anything else I have tasted in any Chinese restaurant before. I am a big fan of Chinese food with Mr Chan on Seapoint Main Rd being my alltime favorite restaurant. It has a really rich flavor and best served with plain steamed rice, very simple and fast recipe.(4 people) What you need 1.5kg chicken thighs in bite size pieces 3...
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Sesame prawns

Sesame prawns...

These are a real treat so get some really nice size prawns, make some egg fried rice and settle in for a fabulous sweet and tasty treat. They are easy to do and the sesame seeds add a to the experience, so don’t be tempted to leave them out.(4 people) What you need 1kg king prawns shelled and deveined Maizena (Cornflour) 1 cup self raising flour pinch of salt pinch of pepper 1 1/2 cups cold water 1 egg beaten 2...
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Chicken hotpot Chinese style

Chicken hotpot Chinese style...

Chinese chicken hotpot Oh wow, this one you just have to try, It’s quick to prepare and something really different and impressive. It is reputedly from a very famous Chinese restaurant in Sydney and I can tell you will not dissapoint it’s perfect for winter and the flavor is so unexpected from a hotpot style dish. (4 people) What you need 1.5kg skinless chicken pieces(bone in) Maizena (cornflour) 100g black...
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