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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...

Candied Walnuts 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 1 tablespoon soy sauce Caster sugar Oil The process Combine the honey, lemon juice, and soy...
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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...

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...
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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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Beef with cashew nuts

Beef with cashew nuts...

Chinese food is so good, healthy and uick to make and this one is really fanatstic. The sate sauce makes all the difference so if you don’t have any just mix a 1 tablespoon peanut butter with 1 tablespoon water to thin it out a bit. For thoe who like a little heat you can happily add 1 finely chopped green chili. (4 people) What you need 500 – 600g rump steak, fat removed, sliced thin across the grain 100g...
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Chicken and sweet peppers stir fry

Chicken and sweet peppers stir fry...

Chicken stir fry This is a really tasty and very quick chicken dinner that is perfect for busy people. Use a mixture of your favorite peppers, green, red and yellow peppers. If you place the peppers under the grill first to blacken the skins, it allows you to peel off the outer skin making the peppers are sweeter and seriously delicious. If you don’t have the time just use them as is. (for 4 people) What you need 2...
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Sweet Thai pork morsels

Sweet Thai pork morsels...

Thai pork morsels These are sweet little pork bites made with pork rashers cut ito strips and simmered into a sweet sauce. They are great as a starter with sticky rice and pak choi with soy sauce. You could also serve them with the Thai corn fritters.  Try these they are really worth it. (4 people) What you need 3-400g pork rashers 100g browm sugar 2 teaspoons salt 300ml Water 100ml dark soy sauce The process Cut the...
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Thai corn fritters

Thai corn fritters...

Thai corn fritters These are really tasty little corn fritters that are authentic Thai cuisine served with a dipping sauce. You can make them as hot as you like with the chili or leave it out completely. (4 people) What you need 1/2 tin corn kernels (200g) 5 tablespoons Maizena 1cup flour 1 cup ice cold water (250ml) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoom pepper 2 large chilis finely chopped seeds removed The process Combine the...
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Coconut beef curry

Coconut beef curry...

Coconut beef curry I went to this restaurant in JHB and had the most fantastic cocnut beef curry that I just had to try and reproduce it. This was pretty close and I can tell you I really enjoyed it. It’s a hot version which for some reason the coconut seems to calm. What you need 2 large onions grated 3 cloves crushed garlic 10 small dried red chili’s 10cm piece fresh ginger grated 2 teaspoons coriander seeds 2...
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Cashew nut lamb

Cashew nut lamb...

Lamb with Cashew nuts We are big fans of Chinese food and often use cashew nuts. There is a great chicken cashew nut recipe but with lamb and a spicy chili sauce adds a little something extra. (easily serves 4) What you need 750g rump or sirloin steak 1 cup unsalted cashew nuts 1 large onion cut into wedges and separated 200g snow peas 1 tin sliced bamboo shoots 1 large red chili finely sliced Pinch dried chili or 1 dried...
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Thai coconut chicken

Thai coconut chicken...

Thai chicken curry A taste of Thailand and that creamy coconut aroma is quite addictive. Sticky rice with spicy hot and fragrant chicken does it for me! Choose your chilis according to your taste for heat, generally the larger the chili the less heat is a good guideline. Good for 4 servings. What you need 6-8 chicken thighs thinly sliced ½ cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons coconut cream 2 chilis thinly sliced 6 spring...
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Beef stirfry with mushrooms

Beef stirfry with mushrooms...

Beef stir fry with mushrooms Spinach is so good for you and this is a really great way to eat it. It has an oriental ginger flavour that is really morish and the more different mushroom varieties you add, the better it gets. Good for 4-5 people What you need 500g steak, fillet or rump 400g different mushroom types roughly chopped 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 100ml chicken stock 300g packet...
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Spicy beef with spinach

Spicy beef with spinach...

Chinese spicy beef with spinach This is a simple beef dish for weekdays when you have a bag of spinach and really don’t know what to do with it. I sometimes add extra chili when I feel I need a bit of the old feel good endorphins. Chinese style cooking is meant to be quick over a high heat so when you slice up your meat bear this in mind a slice it very fine, the last thing you want is for the meat to stew, it will...
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