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GOW CHOI GAU – SHRIMP & CHIVES DUMPLINGS

GOW CHOI GAU – SHRIMP & CHIVES DUMPLINGS by Linda Tay Esposito

Gow 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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Haemul Pajeon (Korean Seafood Pancake)

Haemul Pajeon (Korean Seafood Pancake) by jason kim

It's been a while since we had pajeon (literally translated pa=green onion/scallions and jeon=pancake, thus green onion pancake) since our California days with unlimited makgeolli (fermented rice wine). But for the sake of adding to our recipe list, we decided to make haemul pajeon (seafood pancake) for tonight while the kids spend…

2 votes
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CRABMEAT AND CHIVES POTSTICKERS

CRABMEAT AND CHIVES POTSTICKERS by Linda Tay Esposito

Potstickers are real easy to make. Part pan fried, part steamed, the dumplings have a crisp base and a soft top. In this recipe, we have filled the dumplings with crabmeat and chives, but you can also fill the dumplings with pork or chicken, or just a mushroom medley. The aromatic dipping sauce (adapted from Fuchsia Dunlop's "Land…

3 votes
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Ojingeo Twigim (Fried Squid aka Calamari)

Ojingeo Twigim (Fried Squid aka Calamari) by jason kim

The wifey was in charge of making the kids' afternoon snack and surprised us all with a pretty common Korean street food ojingeo twigim, which is essentially another word for a more popular Western name calamari. This dish is also often served as an anju (drinking side dish) with many Koreans snacking on this while chugging away on…

1 vote
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Shrimp & Crab Egg Rolls

Shrimp & Crab Egg Rolls by jason kim

The kids got a nice surprise last weekend when they were allowed to help me make some seafood egg rolls. It's a major high for them since we rarely let them help out cook despite their incessant pleas and begging. And to our surprise, they did a pretty good job........full story and recipe at http://www.oliviajasonkim.com

1 vote
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Fried Prawn Wanton

Fried Prawn Wanton by Navaneetham Krishnan

crispy fried wanton with prawn-y tenderness.

1 vote
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Spicy Steamed King Prawns

Spicy Steamed King Prawns by Saru

Prawns are naturally very low in fat, but can be quite high in cholesterol -However, this is still less than a single egg.They're brilliantly versatile - you can swap them out for chicken or fish in most of the dishes you would cook. Prawns are also quite handy as they can be bought ready-cooked or cooked up in a matter of minutes.…

1 vote
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HOT SHRIMP CURRY WITH COCONUT AND CASHEWNUTS

HOT SHRIMP CURRY WITH COCONUT AND CASHEWNUTS by Saru

This is a simple delicious curry recipe that is famous along India's coastal or bay areas.It is considered a festive recipe too in some parts of the country which is made during special occasions.Coconut gives the creamy texture and the cashew nuts provide the crunch to the whole dish.

1 vote
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