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Complement the entrée — and the Chinese theme — with rice, stir-fried snow peas, then pineapple sherbet topped with coconut.
Makes 2 servings; can be doubled.
INGREDIENTS
26-ounce red snapper fillets
2tablespoons dry white wine
1 1/2teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2small garlic cloves, minced
4teaspoons [...]
INGREDIENTS
4 center-cut pork chops
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (15ounce) peaches in light syrup , reserve juice
4 tablespoons peach preserves (or apricot)
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon dry mustard
DIRECTIONS
Drain peaches and save 1/2 cup of juice.Cut peach slices into smaller pieces and set aside.
Salt and pepper pork chops on each side.In large skillet, fry pork chops in vegetable oil until brown.Remove chops from skillet.
In same skillet, pour [...]
INGREDIENTS
Salad
1 large napa cabbage , chopped (you may use other cabbages but I like this one best)
5scallions, diced (green onions)
1/2 cup finely grated carrots (I process in food processor)
1/4-1/2 cup butter (I use about 4 tbls.)
2 (3ounce)packages ramen noodles (don’t use soup flavoring)
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Dressing
1 cup sunflower oilora a light olive oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 cup sugar or
1/2 cup honey
salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
Mix cabbage, scallions and carrots in a large bowl, set aside.
Melt butter in a frying pan [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 ounces bean threads (cellophane noodles)
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated gingerroot
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 cups broccoli florets
12 ounces lean boneless pork, cut into bite-size strips
3 (15ounce)cans chicken broth
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
DIRECTIONS
Place bean threads in a bowl; pour enough boiling water over bean threads to cover.
Let stand for 10 minues; drain.
Use scissors to cut bean threads into 2 inch lengths; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coook [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 lb skinless chicken thighs , bone-in
3 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
6 large garlic cloves , finely minced
3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
1/2 cup water
DIRECTIONS
In a shallow mixing bowl, sift together flour and seasoning salt.
Rinse chicken thighs under cold water, then dry on paper towels.
Roll chicken in flour mixture until well coated, shake off excess.
In a large frying pan heat oil on [...]