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Assorted Mushrooms with Tofu

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:00:04 +0000

Assorted Mushrooms with Tofu is a healthy vegetarian dish that celebrates the rich and earthy flavors of mushrooms combined with the delicate creaminess of tofu. The tofu, known for its ability to absorb flavors, soaks up the delicious umami notes from the mushrooms. This combination creates a harmonious balance of textures and tastes, making this healthy dish a wholesome and satisfying choice for mushroom and vegetarian lovers alike.

Assorted Mushrooms with Tofu

Servings4 Servings

Ingredients

4ounces broccoli floretsabout 3 cups
1-1/2tablespoons Vegetable oil
1teaspoon chopped ginger
1/4teaspoon onion salt
4–6pieces oyster mushrooms
6 fresh shiitake mushroomsstems removed (halved, if large)
4 button mushroomsstems removed
1/2pkg tofudrained, cut into 8 pieces
1teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water

Sauce

1/4cup chopped cilantro
2tablespoons mashed fermented bean curd
2tablespoons rice wine
1-1/2teaspoons sesame oil
1-1/2teaspoons sugar

Instructions

Combine sauce ingredients in a medium bowl; set aside.
Blanch broccoli in boiling water until tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Set aside.
Place a wok or stir-fry pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides. Add ginger and onion salt; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add all mushrooms; stir fry until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes.
Carefully add tofu and sauce; reduce heat and cook until heated through. Add cornstarch solution if sauce needs to be thickened.
Arrange broccoli in center of a serving platter. Surround with mushroom-tofu mixture.

Recipe Notes

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Sunrise Smoothie

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:00:02 +0000

Sunrise Smoothie is a refreshing and invigorating beverage. It combines a blend of vibrant fruits such as pineapples, banana, and mangoes, which lend their natural sweetness and tropical flavors to the drink. The vibrant colors of the fruits create a visually stunning drink that resembles the hues of a sunrise, making it a delightful and healthy choice to start your day or enjoy as a rejuvenating snack.

Sunrise Smoothie

Servings4 Servings

Ingredients

1cup frozen mango chunks
1/2cup pineapple chunks
1 bananacut into 1-inch chunks
1-1/2cups almond milk
1tablespoon chopped ginger
2teaspoons ground turmeric
1/2cup crushed ice
2teaspoons honey

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve cold with desired garnishes.

Recipe Notes

Optional garnishes: Fresh berries, kiwi slices, goji berries, chopped pistachios.

You can adjust the amount of honey to your sweetness liking.

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Four Happiness Meatballs

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:00:50 +0000

Four Happiness Meatballs

Servings4 meatballs

Ingredients

Meatballs

2tablespoons dried shrimpoptional
12ounces lean ground pork
4ounces raw shrimpshelled, deveined, coarsely chopped
¼cup water chestnutscoarsely chopped (fresh or canned)
1 green onionthinly sliced
2teaspoons chopped ginger
1 egg white
2tablespoons Shao Hsing wine or dry sherry
2tablespoons cornstarch
½teaspoon salt
1teaspoon sugar
¼teaspoon white pepper

Sauce

1-1/2cups chicken broth
2tablespoons oyster-flavored sauce
1teaspoon fish sauce
1teaspoon sesame oil

Cooking oil for frying

8 baby bok choy leaveshalved
1-1/2teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons wateroptional

Instructions

Soak shrimp in warm water to cover for 30 minutes; drain. Mince shrimp and combine with remaining meatball ingredients. Set aside for 30 minutes. Shape into 4 large meatballs. Combine sauce ingredients in a medium bowl; set aside.
Add cooking oil to wok or stir-fry pan to a depth of about 2 inches and heat over high heat to 350 degrees F. Add meatballs, turning occasionally; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Lift out and drain on paper towels. Place meatballs and sauce in a pan. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 12 - 15 minutes. Place bok choy leaves over meatballs. Cover and simmer 8 - 10 minutes longer.
Remark: For a thicker sauce, transfer bok choy and meatballs to a platter with a slotted spoon. Add cornstarch solution to sauce in pan over medium heat; cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.

Recipe Notes

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Good Fortune Gold Coins

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:00:52 +0000

Good Fortune Gold Coins

Servings6

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

2 medium lotus rootpeeled, cut into ¼-inch- thick rings
2tablespoons cornstarch

Filling:

6ounces ground pork
3 large shrimpshelled, deveined, minced
1tablespoon chopped ginger
1tablespoon chopped garlic
1teaspoon sugar
1/2teaspoon salt
1/8teaspoon white pepper
1tablespoon Shao Hsing (Shaoxing) rice wine or dry sherry
1teaspoon sesame oil
4tablespoons cooking oil
1/4cup water

Sauce:

1teaspoon minced garlic
1 small fresh red chiliminced
1 green onionchopped
1teaspoon sugar
1/2cup chicken stock
1tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1tablespoon rice wine
1teaspoon Chin Kiang vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1teaspoon sesame oil
1teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water

Instructions

Water-blanch lotus rings in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Dust lotus rings with cornstarch and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine filling ingredients; mix thoroughly. Spread 1 tablespoon filling onto a lotus ring and sandwich with another lotus ring.
Heat wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add oil, swirling to coat sides. Pan-fry lotus root pockets for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain excess oil and add water; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add cornstarch solution and stir until sauce thickens. Pour sauce over lotus pockets to serve.

Recipe Notes

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