Easy Chicken Egg RollsAn easy alternative to takeout Chinese food that is waistline friendly!
Crispy Peanut Butter ChickenI tried to replicate the crispy-coated chicken served in peanut butter sauce that was on the buffet at a local Chinese restaurant. Most peanut butter chicken recipes I found online were not crispy, or just didn't sound like what I was craving, so I experimented.
Chinese Crispy Spicy PotatoesThese Chinese street food inspired potatoes are crispy with a wonderful kick. They're coated in ginger, garlic, and cumin, giving them a lovely flavour and aroma. You can use any type of diced potatoes or whole mini ones for this recipe. Parboil them first by adding them to a bowl of water and microwaving on high for 6 minutes.
Fried RiceHere is my updated take and twist on fried rice. This recipe is easy to make. The only time consuming part is cooking everything individually, but in the end it is worth it as this lasted us for 3 dinners!
Veggie Egg RollsI love making egg rolls at home because I can be quite picky about what's put in the middles when I order them at restaurants. Plus it costs so much less! Try these crispy rolls as an appetizer, or as a main dish. I love using soy, vinegar and chili paste as a dipping sauce. Yum!
Peanut Filled Sticky Rice BallsI didn't know what this sticky treat was called. I started thinking about how it was made. After a few experiments in the kitchen I was able to recreate them. My aunt always gave me these favorite treats every Chinese new year.
Chinese Chicken WingsThese chicken wings are the best and easiest to make! They make a great appetizer or with a dinner with fried rice. You will be pleasantly surprised by how easy and yummy these are.
Chicken Egg RollsEgg rolls are so yummy with any kind of veggies and meat that your taste buds desire. These are chicken egg rolls with their own dipping sauce. They're pretty quick once you get the insides prepped. They can be served for a nice lunch, snacks, dinner or for tv sport get togethers. When I've served them to many as part of a pot luck, everyone grabs these up right away! Everybody loves finger foods.
Healthier Egg Drop SoupThis delicious recipe has flavor and veggies to make it a little heartier then thinner egg drop soup.
Hot PotWhen going out to eat hot pot, it could easily be $15-30 per person, but you can easily prepare hot pot at home for less. What I love about hot pot is that it is very customizable to your liking. You can add anything in the broth from meats, vegetables, seafood or noodles.
Chicken with Chinese Brown SauceThis is a delicious chicken dish with ample sauce for the rice I serve with it. You can choose to add vegetables if you like.
Chinese Shrimp and VegetablesThis is a great delicious healthy dish filled with aroma and flavor of wonderful shrimp and fresh vegetables! It is a very easy and quick dinner to make!
Ginger ChickenIn Tahiti, we have a lot of Chinese influence when it comes to cooking. I do most of my cooking with a wok. Therefore, I have revised a delicious Chinese dish here and created one of my own. This is my version of Chinese Ginger Chicken that is served at many of the snack trucks here on the islands.
Honey Chicken Stir-FryThis is very versatile, as you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand.
American Chop SueyThis recipe is an American version of the classic Chinese dish. With bean sprouts, mushrooms and lots of flavor, it is sure to be a family friendly weeknight favorite.
Ham Stir Fried RiceThis is a delicious fried rice variation. I used a lot of vegetables compared to amount of rice, for a colorful dish.
Chinese Hot and Sour SoupI had no idea making Chinese hot and sour soup was so easy until my mother showed me how.
Chinese CasseroleThis is a great 'ethnic' casserole. I love the combination of celery, onions, and especially the water chestnuts in this. Very simple to make and very good!
Chinese Chicken LiversYou might have had a similar dish at Chinese buffets. I love it. This is my version.
Shrimp ToastIf you have ever had shrimp toast at a Chinese restaurant, you know how great it is, and have probably wondered how they make it. Well, it is amazingly easy, and even better than the restaurant stuff.
Hot and Tangy Garlic ChickenThis is a great Chinese meal that cooks up quick and easy. Prepare all the ingredients before you start cooking and have them ready to throw in the pot. It's delicious, nice and tangy, and made as hot or mild as you wish.
Beef and BroccoliLove this. It is supposed to be kind of a variation on an oriental dish.
Chinese Style Fried RiceCombine water and salt in a 3 quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain rice.
Chinese Style Pork (or Beef)Combine broth (chicken, beef of pork), broth from vegetables, vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce. Stir in the cornstarch that has been mixed with a little of the vegetable broth to liquify.
Spam Fried RiceFry and chip bacon; leave bacon grease in pan. Saute chopped onion and chopped green pepper. Take out and saute diced Spam, add rice and brown. Put all together in pan.
Easy Mongolian TofuThis sauce tastes similar to the sauce used in Chinese Spare Ribs. Meat eaters really love this dish, even if it's tofu. Easy and inexpensive.
Chinese Honey ChickenThis is the first Asian dish I made, way back when I was a teenager. It still tastes great. I've tweaked it a bit over the years. Hope you like it. I like to use a local wine, Haut Sauterne, instead of sherry.
Scrumptious Egg RollsBlanch celery, cabbage, and green onions in 1 cup boiling water. Add all ingredients together in large skillet and cook until thoroughly mixed and hot. Refrigerate. Fill each egg roll with about 2 tablespoons filling.
Chinese Ching-A-LingOur family members all love Chinese foods, but there have been many times when it wasn't in our budget to go the whole 9 yards to get it. We came up with this recipe which seemed to satisfy our appetites for the great taste of "Chinese" until we could do better.
Chinese ChickenSaute onions and celery in butter. Add chicken, mushroom soup and chicken broth. Add soy and Tabasco. Simmer for a few minutes.
Chinese Chicken Skillet DinnerStir together soy sauce, water, ginger and garlic. Remove skin from chicken and cut into bite size pieces. Marinate chicken in soy sauce mixture while cutting other ingredients.
Peking PorkUsing a sharp knife, cut the tenderloin crosswise into very thin slices. Put them into a bowl with the 2 Tbsp. water, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, chili powder and sugar. Marinate in refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
Sweet-and-Sour PorkCombine pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and ketchup. Stir over medium heat to simmer. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup pineapple juice.
Hoisin Beef And NoodlesBring a large pot of water to a boil. Add soba noodles (or spaghetti) and cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are just tender, 6 to 8 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.
Quick Chinese Takeout (Copycat)I wanted a fancy Chinese meal cheap so I created it!
Sweet and Sour ChickenCombine the cranberry sauce, French dressing, and barbecue sauce. Place chicken breast in baking pan. Cover with sauce and foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Egg Drop SoupWash and separate spinach leaves. Break into 4 inch sections. Beat eggs. Bring chicken broth to a boil. Add salt and spinach. Add cornstarch paste. Stir a few seconds until stock thickens.
Pot StickersThis recipe makes about 4 dozen. These dumplings are a yummy treat and worth the effort. If you're like me and don't really need 4 dozen at a time just go ahead and cook them up because they freeze quite nicely.
Chinese Chicken Stir-FryPour soy sauce over chicken and mix. Roll in cornstarch until covered. Put 2 tablespoons of oil in skillet or wok. Fry chicken until golden brown.
Baked Cantonese CodFor fish lovers, go for it. Prepare the grill, or preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Fried RiceHeat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet. Stir fry 2 eggs in oil. Add celery, onions, mushrooms and pork or shrimp with remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet.
Baked Chop SueyGreat Oriental flavored dish!
Chinese SpareribsBrown cut up slabs on both sides. Put browned ribs in a Dutch oven or heavy pot with about 1 cup water and simmer, covered, over low heat for 45 minutes. Mix together all other ingredients and pour over ribs.
Easy Chow MeinHeat leftover gravy and roast together. Add celery, seasonings and 3/4 cup water. Cook 5 minutes. Add drained bean sprouts. Heat to a boil. Blend 1/3 cup cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce and sugar.
Spicy Chicken with PeanutsThis is a classic Chinese dish. Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, and add the pinch of dried red chillies. Next add the chicken cubes and peanuts, then stir-fry them for 1 minute.
Chinese Egg Flower/Egg Drop SoupIf you or your friends like Chinese Food, you may like this soup. My friends say they like it better than what they get at Chinese buffets. They probably like all the different flavors. There is more stuff in this recipe than what they are usually getting.
Sugar Snap Pea Stir-FryThis dish is nice to eat with lamb, ham, fish or even chicken.
Orange Peel Chicken Over Rice With Sesame SaladWith vegetable peeler, cut peel from orange into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Do not cut into the white membrane. Place orange peels on a cookie sheet, let peels dry in 200 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
Egg RollsMarinate meat in 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, salt & cornstarch. After 15 minutes, brown meat and drain. Boil coleslaw mix for 2 minutes. Drain and cover with cool water for 15 minutes. Stir-fry coleslaw and bamboo shoots for about 5 minutes.
Chop SueyHeat the pork, gravy, soy sauce, and brown sugar together slowly. In a small skillet, saute' onion and celery in margarine or oil. Do not overcook the onion and celery, leaving a little crispy.
Easy Good Chow MeinBrown meat in Dutch Oven, add cut up celery and onions and water to cover by about 1 inch. Bring to boil and lower heat to simmer. Simmer about 1 hour, covered until onions and celery are tender. add soy sauce (about 1/4 cup or more to taste).
Oriental ChickenRecipes for Oriental Chicken
Chow MeinStir-fry celery and onion in oil in large skillet for 3 minutes. Add next 4 ingredients. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add tomato and consomme. Stir in remaining seasonings. Thicken with cornstarch if desired.
Stir-Fry Beef with BroccoliCombine 1 tablespoon oil, cornstarch and soy sauce in bowl. Add steak slices, mixing well. Brown onions in 2 tablespoons oil in skillet. Add steak, cooking until brown. Add remaining oil and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes.
Sweet 'N Sour Pork (Microwave)Set power select at medium high. In small glass bowl, combine reserved syrup, vinegar, and cornstarch; heat 3/4 to 1 minute or until thickened, stirring once. Set aside.
PotstickersTake chopped cabbage and add salt. let stand 15 minutes; drain and squeeze. do same thing with chopped zucchini and tofu. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
Pork And Veggie Fried RiceSet wok or pan you normally use for stir frying, over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons cooking oil, swirling to coat sides. Add eggs and scramble. Remove and set aside.
Chinese ZucchiniIn small mixing bowl stir together cornstarch, sugar and soy sauce; gradually stir in water, keeping smooth; set aside. Scrub zucchini in cold water; cut off ends and discard; do not pare.
Zucchini Egg Foo YungGrate zucchini coarsely. Mix in next 5 ingredients. Fry by tablespoons full in hot oiled skillet, turning once when golden brown. Arrange on platter and top with the sauce.
Cantonese Egg RollsMix all ingredients together. Place 2-3 teaspoonfuls mixture in center of egg roll wrappers. Wrap 2 sides over and roll up. Fry in lots of oil until golden.
Crunchy Cashew PorkIn a bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, vinegar, soy sauce and 2 tsp. oil until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet of wok over medium high heat, stir-fry pork in 1 Tbsp. oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm.
Beef and Broccoli Stir-FryCut steak in half and then crosswise into 1/8 inch thick strips. In wok or deep-sided 12 inch skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add beef, gingerroot and garlic; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until beef is browned.
Mu Shu PorkIn medium bowl, combine pork, sherry, sugar, and soy sauce. Mix well. Refrigerate from 1/2 hour to 6 hours. In small bowl, combine water, cornstarch and bouillon (set aside).
Hamburger Chow MeinPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Saute meat and onion in oil, mix all ingredients, except noodles. Pour into 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake 30 minutes with cover in medium oven, remove cover and bake 30 minutes more.
Chicken Wonton Rolls (Freezer Meal)When you need something that looks like it took a lot of effort to make but you don't have the time, these Chicken Wonton Rolls are just the thing! Try serving with chicken gravy to make a complete meal!
Won TonsCombine cream cheese, crab meat and garlic powder. Drop 1 tsp. of mixture in center of skin. Brush skin edge with beaten egg yolk and press edges to seal...
