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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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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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MINCED CHICKEN & LAP CHEUNG IN LETTUCE CUPS by Linda Tay EspositoThere are so many versions of Chicken in Lettuce Cups. This recipe features the classic trinity of chicken, lap cheung (Chinese wax sausages) and dried shrimp. If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, get the Wycen lap cheung (Washington/Stockton or Clement/7th) . They make their sausages locally and offer extra lean 100%… |
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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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Roasted Cauliflower by tigerfishGood as snacks |
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Spiced (but not Spicy) Roasted Chicken Wings by tigerfishInfused with Indian spices and that honey... |
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Homemade Noodles Snack by stella diasTasty and yummy snack.This recipe is great for the kids or adults |
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Asian-style Deep Fried Chicken Wings by A.L. WiebeI have been making this version of chicken wings for years now, and they are always a hit. This is just the basic marinade recipe, so depending on my mood, I spice them up some with extra Sriracha sauce, maybe some garlic. Do what makes you happy, but enjoy and have fun with it. *P.S. this will likely destroy your deep-fry oil, so… |
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Naan Bread by Erin SA delicious flat bread that is easy to make, and is great with everything! |
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Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken by Erin SRice noodles with a great Asian sauce. Healthy, and super quick and easy! |
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SIOMAI (CHINESE DUMPLINGS) by MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUBSubscribe to my YouTube Channel (Lipardo's Global Kitchen) for more recipes and future raffle draws for giveaway prizes. This dish is part of a dim sum or traditional Chinese cuisine which can be found in Chinese fast food restaurants. I love steamed food because it's not greasy. |
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Sweet and Savory Asian Chicken Wings by Jane Evans BonacciWings can be baked, roasted, grilled, or fried. The most common version is Buffalo Wings, soaked in hot sauce and deep fried. I like the flavor of them but the heat doesn’t work for everyone so I prefer to serve this version. You can bake the wings as I’ve written, or you can grill them on a barbecue. Marinate as directed and cook on… |
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TUNA KABAB (TUNA BURGER) by MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUBSubscribe to my YouTube Channel (Lipardo's Global Kitchen) for more recipes and future raffle draws for giveaway prizes. I love seafood. Tuna is one of my favorites which is the main ingredient in some of my food preparations. I made this recipe many years back. It's so simple and easy to make. My kids love it... |
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Onion Fritters (Kanda Bhajji) by Padma Priya ManikamThis is a light snack that can be an appetizer and eaten during tea-break especially during a rainy day! |
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Skinnylightful Chicken Fried Rice by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy FoxWe’re so excited to share our healthy recipe for this very popular Chinese restaurant dish. We’ve made this delicious fried rice with all skinny ingredients. First, we cut down on the oil, using canola and sesame oil. Next, we added brown rice instead of the typical white, lean chicken breasts, egg whites and reduced-sodium soy… |
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