Noodles and Rice

March 2nd, 2007

What Are You Having for Lunch?

I know it says “appetizers”, but we’re having this tomorrow…

AhLeung’s Dry Fish Stir-fried with Pressed Tofu, at eGullet
Tags: Appetizers/Snacks/Nibbles, Chinese, Seafood Dishes : Asian, Tofu, Uncategorized

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February 21st, 2007

Tofu and Broccoli

Tags: Chinese, Healthy Eating with Asian Food, Tofu, tofu-and-broccoli, Vegetarian / Vegan Dishes : Asian

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February 21st, 2007

Salt and Pepper Shrimp

1 pound shrimp, thawed and drained if frozen
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons shao xing
2 tbsp rice flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 cups peanut or other vegetable oil like canola
1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 Thai chili, or serrano chili, sliced thin
2 shallots diced
2 scallions, sliced thin
Cut shrimp shells […]

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November 9th, 2006

Ma Paw Dau Fu

1 pound ground pork or turkey
4 tablespoons dark soy sauce
4 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
2 teaspoons sugar
1 16-oz tofu block, diced
3 tablespoons garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes in oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot broad bean paste
1/3 cup dried tree ears, soaked in hot water, then rinsed, drained and chopped finely
2 tablespoons rice […]

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August 30th, 2006

Tilapia Fillets on a Bed of Bok Choy in Black Bean Sauce

2 pounds tilapia fillets, halved and cut into 2-3-inch pieces
3/4 cup cornstarch
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
peanut or other vegetable oil for deep-frying
[Alternatively, fish fillets can be marinated in Chinese rice wine, salt, finely minced ginger and then steamed, or dipped into cornstarch after marinating and deep-fried.]
2 tablespoons canola or other cooking oil
1 […]

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August 19th, 2006

Dumping Money On Dumplings

New listing Synear Food Holdings of China has been dominating trading in Singapore the past few days. The company’s IPO has been drawing a lot of investors, and trading closed at 84 Singapore cents yesterday, up from the opening price of 54. Synear, which specializes in frozen dumplings, hopes to […]

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April 13th, 2006

Hakka Eggplant Stir-Fry

This is a Hakka-style recipe from Martin Yan’s Asia: Favorite Recipes from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Japan.

Sauce:
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.

Eggplants and Garnish:
1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves
3/4 pound Asian eggplants or 1 large eggplant, cut into […]

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March 15th, 2006

Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork

Ubiquitous is such a common word these days, but this dish is just exactly that. You’d be hard put to find a Chinese restaurant that doesn’t have this on their menu. But the offerings usually are thick and gluey, two sweet or overly red, with a garnish of one or two pineapple chunks. […]

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March 4th, 2006

P. F. Chang’s China Bistro in West Chester, OH

P. F. Chang’s is one of those places that has paid so much attention to their facade, you can’t help but expect that they would give as much attention to their food. Thankfully, I wasn’t disappointed, and hopefully neither will you. Their restaurants’ exteriors are at once inviting as they are imposing. […]

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July 19th, 2005

Two Sides Yellow

1 16-oz package firm or extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 1-inch cubes and patted dry with paper towels
oil for pan-frying or deep-frying
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chili paste (sambal oelek), or to taste
1/2 cup chopped green onions/scallions
1/4 cup soy sauce (if using Kikkoman, undiluted is fine; if using a Chinese brand dilute with a couple […]

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