Garlic prawns

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...

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...

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...

Prawn ball snacks

Prawn ball 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...

Chinese chicken and corn soup

Chinese chicken and 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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