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Sichuan Shrimp in Hot Chilli Sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 lb or 10-12 large shrimps, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp rice wine, Seasonings- 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp minced ginger, 1 green onion; thinly sliced, 3 Red Hot Chilli Peppers, 1 tsp hot chilli paste, For the sauce- 1/4 cup tomato ketchup, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp rice wine, Salt to taste. Vegetables- 1 small stalk of celery; diagonally cut into thin slices, 1 small bamboo shoot; sliced, 4-5 [...]
Continue reading...Chinese Green Beans
12. August 2009
Ingredients: 500gms of green beans; washed, ends trimmed and strings removed, 1 1/2 inch stick ginger; minced, 2 cloves of garlic; minced, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (if you have light soy sauce use 1 1/2 tbsps), 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp bown sugar, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, A pinch of red chilli flakes, A pinch of salt, Oil for deep frying. Method: Blanch the beans for [...]
Continue reading...Hoisin Sauce
7. August 2009
Hoisin Sauce (Haixian Sauce/Suckling Pig Sauce) is a lovely sauce from the Chinese cuisine. A perfect blend of sweet, sour and spicy flavor, it is used as a dip or a barbeque sauce. Ingredients: 4 tbsp Soy sauce, 2 tbsp black bean paste, 1 tbsp Chilli garlic sauce or as per taste, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp white vinegar, 2 tsp sesame seeds, A dash [...]
Continue reading...Steamed Chicken served with mushrooms
26. June 2009
Ingredients: 10 medium sized fresh button mushrooms, 500gms chicken, cut into 1″ pieces, Salt to taste, Pepper, to taste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp Chinese rice wine or dry sherry, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch(cornflour), 1 tsp chopped garlic, 1 tsp shredded ginger, 1 spring onion, chopped, 1 tsp sesame oil, Water. Method: Clean mushrooms under cold running water. Thinly slice the mushrooms. Wash clean the chicken pieces. In a [...]
Continue reading...Quick Sesame Fried French Beans
23. May 2009
Ingredients: A handful of French beans; tips chopped, threads removed, washed and dried well, 1 tsp white sesame seeds, Soy Sauce as per taste, Salt and sugar to taste, Olive oil for frying. Method: Heat oil in a wok for deep frying. Drop in the beans in batches and fry till they change their color and turn slightly crisp. Remove and drain [...]
Continue reading...Stir Fried Broccoli and Mushrooms
5. May 2009
A simple recipe of stir fried vegetables with key ingredients as broccoli and shiitake mushrooms. Easy to prepare and delicious to eat with noodles or brown rice. Ingredients: 1 small head broccoli; cut into small florets, 200 gms (7 ounces) shitake mushrooms or any other variety of your choice, cut each into 4 pieces, 2 small carrots; diced, 2 sprigs [...]
Continue reading...Garlic Noodles
4. May 2009
I had some friends over for dinner last night. Since I wanted to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with them, I thought of preparing something authentic Oriental and which could be prepared quickly. I served them garlic noodles with stir fried vegetables and Thai Golden Prawns and Crackling Spinach. Garlic Noodles have [...]
Continue reading...Honey Chilli Paneer
20. April 2009
Ingredients: 200 gms paneer cubes, 2 tbsp cornflour, Salt and pepper to taste, Sesame or vegetable oil for deep frying. For the sauce- 2 onions; diced into 1/2″ cubes, 2 capsicums; diced into 1/2″ cubes, 2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp chilli sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 5-6 garlic cloves; finely chopped, 3 fresh red chillies; thinly sliced, 1 tsp sesame seeds, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil. Method: Sprinkle cornflour, salt, [...]
Continue reading...Oriental Salad Dressing
30. March 2009
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp sugar. Method: Combine oils. Add other ingredients in a bowl, stir well. Then drop the oil into the bowl stirring continuously.
Continue reading...Pad Thai Noodles
27. March 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 2) A handful of flat rice noodles, 10-12 chicken strips, 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 2 spring onions; thinly sliced, 1/2 cup long shreds of cabbage, 1/2 yellow and 1/2 red pepper; shredded, 1/4 cup sprouts, 1 tsp red chillies; thinly sliced, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/4 cup peanuts, 1 tbsp fish sauce, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp olive oil, Water. Method: Boil water [...]
Continue reading...Crisp Veg Noodle Salad
9. March 2009
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup noodles; cooked al dente, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup juilennes of red, green and yellow bell peppers, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/4 cup chopped spring onions, 1/2 cup shredded cabbage, Few leaves of iceberg lettuce; shredded, 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, Oil for deep frying. For the dressing- 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1/2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce, 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp Tabasco [...]
Continue reading...Chinese Garlic Chicken
27. February 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; chopped into chunks, 1 egg, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp sherry or dry white wine, Vegetable oil for frying. For the sauce- 15-20 cloves of garlic; peeled and minced, 1-2 sprigs of scallions (green onions); chopped diagonally into thin slices, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, A pinch [...]
Continue reading...Stir-Fried Sweet Chilli Tofu and Peppers
24. February 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup tofu cubes, 1 tbsp cornflour, 3-4 garlic cloves; minced, 2 fresh/dry red chillies; thinly sliced, 1/2 cup baby onions; peeled and halved, 1 cup green and red bell pepper; cut into 1″ cubes, Salt, sugar and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp sesame seed oil, Oil for frying. For the sauce- 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce, 1 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 [...]
Continue reading...Quick Fried Thai Chicken
24. January 2009
Ingredients: 400gms boneless and skinless chicken; cut into stripes, 15 mushrooms; halved, 1 green pepper; cut into cubes, 1 red pepper; cut into cubes, 7-8 fresh red chillies; thinly sliced, 2-3 scallions with the green; chopped, 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 2″ piece ginger; finely chopped, 1 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp fish sauce (or as per taste), 3 tsp dark soy sauce (or as per taste) Olive [...]
Continue reading...Top 10 recipes of 2008
31. December 2008
As we bid adieu to the year 2008, we bring to you the most popular and top 10 recipes of each 2008, from various cuisines and sections. We wish you all a very happy new year! Top 10 Breakfast Recipes Spinach stuffed Pancake Roll - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/23/spinach-stuffed-pancake-roll/ Egg Mayo Sandwich - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/egg-mayo-sandwich/ Egg Toasties - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/egg-toasties/ Sabudana Khichadi - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/sabudana-khichadi/ Red Bean and Cheese Lettuce Wrap - [...]
Continue reading...Stir Fried Prawns
14. December 2008
Ingredients: 2 cups prawns; peeled (leave tail on) and deveined, 40 ml vodka 1 cup broccoli; blanched, 2 small tomatoes; diced into 1″ cubes,, 2 capsicum; diced into 1″ cubes, 2 onion; diced into 1″ cubes, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp chilli sauce or as per taste, 2″ long ginger; coarsely chopped, 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, Salt to taste Oil for [...]
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16. August 2009
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