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CHA SIU BAO - STEAMED BBQ PORK BUNS by Linda Tay EspositoThe char siu bao is a dimsum staple. Sweet, juicy bits of Chinese bbq pork oozing out of the soft, sweet bun. The secret to creating that char siu bao taste is to use dried onions (McCormicks). Please look up the Basic Yeast Dough for Steamed Buns that accompanies this recipe. If you don't have steamer baskets, use a wok… |
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GOW CHOI GAU – SHRIMP & CHIVES DUMPLINGS by Linda Tay EspositoGow Choi - Chinese chives are stronger in flavor -- more garlicy taste than regular chives -- than regular chives. The flat-leaf, foot-long green is used as a vegetable rather than used as a herb. In this classic dim sum dish, the chives are mixed with shrimp and stuffed in a a dumpling. The crystal dumpling skin is made from… |
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BASIC YEAST DOUGH FOR STEAMED BUNS by Linda Tay EspositoThis is a recipe for the dough of the fluffy white skins of the char siu bao and the shanghai cabbage buns. It's truly versatile -- you can use the same dough and fill it with sweetened mashed red beans or lotus seeds for a dessert treat. Or just steam it by itself to turn it into "man tou" essentially steamed white bread that is… |
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Lobster and Strawberry Parfaits by Texanas KitchenA simple layering of succulent steamed lobster, and strawberry salsa. |
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Sweet Potato and Celery Soup by SuziSweet potatoes are a vegetable that is high in carotene and converts to Vitamin A in the body. Beta carotene is considered a preventive for heart disease and some cancers. While looking through my book shelves (I used to be a book seller so I have many, many books around my house) for recipe ideas that pertain to high blood… |
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Pearl Dumpling by Lydia TehSteamed mince ball coated with glutinous rice. It is a great finger food for gatherings, we love it! |
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