Steamed Silky Eggs

Steamed Silky Eggs

Ingredients (A) :

3 eggs
300ml warm water
1 tablespoon chopped spring onion
1 tablespoon fried garlic oil
1 teaspoon light soya sauce

Seasoning (B) :

1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
 
Method :
Combine water, eggs & Seasoning (B). Mix well.
Strain into a steaming tray.
Steam at low heat for 10 minutes or until cooked.
Sprinkle the steamed eggs with chopped spring onion, fried garlic oil and soya sauce.
Tips :

Do not steam eggs at high heat to make sure the texture is smooth and silky. The eggs should be beated lightly to avoid too much air from getting in. This is to ensure the surface of the egg is smooth.

Inspiration:

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Eight Treasure Rice Pudding Recipe

Eight Treasure Rice Pudding Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

350 g (12 oz) short grain pudding rice
4 tablespoons caster sugar
50 g (2 oz) crystallized orange peel
50 g (2 oz) seedless raisins
25 g (1 oz) angelica
25 g (1 oz) walnuts
5 tablespoons sweet red bean paste
25 g (1 oz) whole blanched almonds
SUGAR SYRUP:

300 ML ( ½ pint) water
50 g (2 oz) sugar
Few drops of almonds essence
How to Prepare:

Wash the rice, drain and put in a pan with water to cover.
Let it boil  for 15 minutes then drain.
 Mix in the sugar and half the butter.
Cut the cherries, peel, angelica and nuts.
Use remaining butter to grease a 900 ml (1 ½ pint) pudding basin, then line with a thin layer of rice.
Press a little of each fruit and nut into this in a decorative pattern.
Mix remaining rice, fruit and nuts.
Spoon alternate layers of this mixture and bean paste into the basin, finishing with rice mixture.  Press down firmly.
Cover basin with greaseproof paper and foil, making a pleat in the centre; secure with string.
Steam with  1 to 1 ¼ hours.
To make the syrup, bring the water and sugar to the boil, stirring.
Remove from heat and add  the almond essence.
Turn the pudding out onto a warmed dish and serve hot, with the sugar syrup.

Here are some ideas for this recipe:

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http://omgnom.com/nom/dac9dbd

http://www.shootfirsteatlater.com/2009/04/23/lunch-at-spring-deer-restaurant/

Chicken Wings with Oysters Sauce

Chicken  Wings  with  Oysters  Sauce, another yummy Chinese food recipe! 

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INGREDIENTS:

• Chicken  Wings  with  Oysters  Sauce
• 500 g (1 lb) chicken wings
• 4 spring onions, chopped
• 1 piece root ginger, shredded
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 leeks, sliced
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce

 To garnish:

•  Radish flowers
• Cucumber slices

How to Cook:

1. Trim the tips off the chicken wings, then cut the wings in half at the joints.
2. Put the spring onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and sherry in a bowl.
3. Add the chicken wings and stir well to coat, then leave to marinade and stir-fry for 15 minutes.
4. Add the leeks and oyster sauce and cook for a further 3 to 4 minutes.

Here are some inspirations for you:

image sources: http://www.chinesefoodsblog.com/

http://efoodrecipe.com/2010/baked-soy-chicken-wings/

Some Representative Cuisines in China

What Are Some Representative Cuisines in China

As known for everyone, Chinese food is varied. Different regions have their own fantastic and mouthwatering flavor. What is the most famous is the eight regional cuisines. They are Shandong Cuisine, Sichuan Cuisine, Guangdong Cuisine, Fujian Cuisine, Jiangsu Cuisine, Zhejiang Cuisine, Hunan Cuisine, Anhui Cuisine. Here are some representative cuisines:

beijing roast duck

Beijing Roast duck is a must to taste. The two famous restaurants that serve Beijing Roast Duck are Bianyifang Roast Duck Restaurant and Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant, both of which have a history of over one hundred years. Peking Roast Duck smells good and the skin tastes crisp. The crisp skin is the most prized part of the duck.

Sichuan cuisine

Sichuan cuisine is very popular in China. If you can eat some spicy food, Sichuan Hot Pot will be a very good choice. Sichuan cuisine is famous for being spicy and flavorful. Sichuan cuisine also has many delicious snacks and desserts, such as Bangbang chicken, chicken with sesame paste, lantern shadow beef, Beefand Ox Tripein Chili Sauce, steamed beef, noodles with chili sauce, and rice dumplings stuffed with sesame paste.

Dumpling

Dumpling is a very traditional food of China. It will be a pity if you don’t eat it when you travel in Xi’an. Dumplings are eaten with a soy sauce-based dipping sauce that may include vinegar, garlic, ginger, rice wine, hot sauce, and sesame oil. Besides, when traveling in Hutong in Beijing, you will have a chance to visit homes of local people. The most attractive experience is that you can learn to make dumplings on your own if you like.

Dimsum

Dim sum is of Cantonese origin and very popular not only in China but also in other Asian countries. The traditional Cantonese dim sum meal is prepared by taking into consideration color, fragrance, taste and shape, quality ingredients, variety, seasonal ingredients and seasonal health benefits.

 

Fried Prawn with Salted Egg Sauce Recipe

I

ngredients (A) :

300g medium size prawns
1 cups oil for deep-frying

Marinade (B) :

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon corn flour
1 tablespoon plain flour
dash of pepper

Sauce (C) :

2 salted egg yolk (steamed and mashed)
1 tablespoon curry leaf
1 teaspoon chili  (chopped)
200ml evaporated milk

Seasoning (D) :

1 teaspoon sugar
dash of pepper

Method :
Mix prawn with Marinade (B) and season for 1 hour.
Heat up oil for deep-frying, deep-fry prawn for 1.5 minutes until crispy.
Leave 1 tablespoon oil in wok , stir-fry mashed salted egg yolk, curry leaves and chili padi until fragrant.
Add in evaporated milk and Seasoning (D) and bring to oil.
Pour in fried prawn and stir-fry quickly until well mixed.
Ready to serve.

Tips :

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