Green Onion Pancakes

Posted on 09. Wed, 2011 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese

By Bee Yinn Low, Easy Chinese Recipes

These green onion pancakes are crispy, yet doughy in the middle. Each bite is mildly salty, and the pancakes have a pleasant onion fragrance. If desired, you can substitute lard for the oil, for a more traditional preparation.

Steamed Scallops with Black Bean Dressing

Posted on 06. Wed, 2011 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese, Fast Asian Recipe, Seafood

By Periplus Editors, Quick & Easy Asian Tapas and Noodles

Fresh scallops are a delicate treat and require quick cooking and unfussy embellishments in order to shine. A hint of salty black beans, some sweetish rice wine, a few Asian aromatics and a brief steaming give spectacularly flavorsome results.

Tapioca Pearls with Sweet Coconut and Cantelope

Posted on 06. Fri, 2011 by grace in Chinese, Sweets

By Jaden Hair, Steamy Kitchen

This beautiful, exotic dessert is wonderful to serve in the summer as a cool treat. It is a great ending to a barbecue dinner.

Mapo Tofu

Posted on 05. Sun, 2011 by grace in Chinese, Healthy Asian, Vegetable/Tofu

Courtesy of Periplus Editors

Chinese comfort food that is from the Sichuan provice. A delicious combination of soft tofu, hot bean paste (do ban jian or toban djan), or chili bean sauce made from chilies and fermented black beans. It is used to add heat to cooked dishes or as a dipping sauce.

Tofu with Ginger and Black Bean Sauce

Posted on 04. Mon, 2011 by grace in Chinese, General Asian, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Vegetable/Tofu

By Periplus Editors, Healthy and Simple Asian Recipes

This traditional method of cooking tofu, which by itself is a very bland food, allows the manifold flavors of the seasoning and sauce to penetrate the tofu, rendering this potent source of vegetable protein into a delicious dish. Each time you cook this dish, try a slightly different blend of flavors and proportions until you discover the style that best suits your taste.

Clams with Black Bean Sauce

Posted on 02. Sun, 2011 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese, Seafood

By Vicki Liley, Dim Sum (Essential Kitchen)

Chinese Style Barbecue Pork

Posted on 02. Fri, 2011 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese, Meat

By Vicki Liley, Dim Sum (Essential Kitchen)

Steamed Pork Buns

Posted on 02. Tue, 2011 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese, Meat

By Vicki Liley, Dim Sum (Essential Kitchen)

Steamed Siu Mai Dumplings

Posted on 01. Fri, 2011 by admin in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese, Dumplings

This is a standard Chinese dim sum dish made with ground pork. Recipe is from Andrea Nguyen, author of Asian Dumplings Cookbook. This is a fantastic book to have, as it illustrates step-by-step dumpling folding techniques.

Chinese New Year 2011!

Posted on 01. Tue, 2011 by admin in Chinese, East Asian, General Asian, Lunar New Year

Chinese New Year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit!

Chinese New Year begins on February 3, 2011 and is celebrated for 15 days. Each year, the date is different, it begins with the new moon of the new year and ends on the full moon.

Gong Hay Fat Choy! (in Cantonese) Gong Xi Fa Cai! (in Mandarin)