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Chili Crab Dumplings

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Dumplings are wonderful Chinese appetizers or snacks. There are many types and for me they are all very delicious. It is best eaten with chili garlic oil and soy sauce with lemon. Although, there are some that are good enough as is.

 

Ingredients:

350g canned crab meat, drained

227g canned water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped

3cm knob fresh ginger, grated

1 long red chili, finely chopped

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives

2 teaspoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

30 gow gee wrappers

 

Place the crab, chestnuts, chives, chili, ginger, fish sauce and soy sauce in a bowl. Mix well.

Lay the wrappers individually on a flat surface. Put 2 teaspoons of the crab mixture on one part of the wrapper. Brush the edges with water and fold it. Crease the edges to seal. Repeat this with the remaining ingredients.

Line a steamer with baking paper and put the dumplings in it. Keep them half an inch apart. Steam them in batches for 10-15 minutes or until they are tender.  Serve warm.

 

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Crispy Ginger Beef

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Here is a delicious Chinese recipe that is best eaten with fried rice and stir-fried vegetables. If you are not fond of spicy food, you can do away with the chili flakes. You can add more garlic and ginger to give the dish a tinge of spiciness.

 

Ingredients:

1 lb. sirloin steak, sliced into narrow strips

3/4 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup water

2 eggs

1 large carrot, julienned

3 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup fresh ginger, minced

5 garlic cloves, minced

Canola oil

3 tablespoons soy sauce

4 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

 

In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and egg. Mix well. Place the beef in the batter like mixture.

Heat a skillet or walk under medium heat. Pour one inch of canola oil. Once it is hot, fry the beef for 8-10 minutes or until it is crispy. Separate the beef using a fork if they stick together. Drain the excess oil using paper towels or place them in a strainer. Do this for the remaining meat.

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and sugar. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.

Remove the oil used for frying, but leave a tablespoon. Heat the skillet or wok. Sauté the carrots, garlic and ginger for 3-5 minutes or until the carrots are cooked.  Add the soy sauce mixture to the vegetables and bring it to a boil. Mix in the beef and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with chili flakes. Garnish with green onions or coriander. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

 

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Mapo Tofu

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Mapo Tofu is a Szechuan recipe made of pork and tofu. It is eaten with rice and it can be served along with other dishes. If you want to turn it into a vegetarian dish, all you have to do is remove the pork. You can also replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth.

 

Ingredients:

1 pound package firm tofu or silken tofu, cut into 6 slices

1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 to 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce

4 ounces lean ground pork

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/3 cup green onions, chopped

 

Remove the excess water from the tofu by placing them on paper towels. Place some more paper towels and a plate over the tofu. Let it stand for 30 minutes. After, you can remove the paper towels and the plate. Slice the tofu into half inch cubes.

In a bowl, combine the broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch and chili garlic sauce. Mix well until the cornstarch dissolves.

Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.  Saute the ginger and the garlic for 3 minutes or until fragrant. Add the pork and cook it for 5-8 minutes until it is light brown. Add the tofu and cook for another 5 minutes. Pour in the broth mixture. Let it boil. Reduce heat and simmer for another 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with soy sauce and chili garlic sauce if desired. Serve on a plate or over rice. Garnish with green onions.

 

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