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Three Treasures Stuffing
Servings4 Servings
Ingredients
Stuffing
Sauce
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix together all stuffing ingredients until well blended. Light dust pepper pieces, eggplant ovals and mushroom caps with cornstarch to cover insides. Fill each piece of vegetable with about 1 tbsp stuffing, mounding it slightly. Dust each piece with additional cornstarch to coat lightly.
  2. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan. Starting with stuffing side, pan sear vegetables until golden on both sides, about 3 – 4 minutes. When done, remove from pan and keep warm.
  3. Prepare sauce: In same frying pan, add oil to sauté garlic, ginger and black beans. When fragrant, add sugar, stock and wine; bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch solution; cook until slightly thickened. Ladle over stuffed vegetables to serve.
Recipe Notes

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]]> Yin Yang Vegetable Pockets https://yancancook.com/home/recipe/yin-yang-vegetable-pockets/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:00:31 +0000 https://yancancook.com/home/?post_type=recipe&p=5531
Yin Yang Vegetable Pockets
Servings10-12 dumplings
Ingredients
Filling
Instructions
  1. Prepare filling: Place a wok or stir-fry pan over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil, swirling to coat sides. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add cabbage, carrot, chives and red onion; stir fry until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Add oyster-flavored sauce and sesame oil; toss to coat. Transfer vegetable mixture to a colander to drain. Set aside in a medium bowl.
  2. Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add remaining 1 tsp oil, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Pour beaten egg into pan, tilting pan so egg coats bottom of pan and bottom of omelet is set, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Turn omelet over; cook until set, about 30 seconds. Slide omelet onto a cutting board. Fold in half and cut into thin shreds. Transfer to the bowl of vegetables to cool.
  3. Form dumplings: Place one potsticker wrapper on a clean flat surface; keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out. Place one heaping tablespoon filling in center of wrapper. Moisten edges of wrapper with egg wash. Top with a second wrapper and secure edges. Starting from one end of wrapper, slightly fold over the edge (like a pie crust); continue folding around dumpling. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Keep filled dumplings covered with a damp cloth to prevent from drying.
  4. Yin dumplings: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the filled dumplings, flat side down; cook, without turning, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add vinegar and water; reduce heat to medium, cover and steam until dumplings are tender, about 4 minutes.
  5. Yang dumplings: Heat remaining 2 cups oil in a wok or stir-fry pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add remaining uncooked dumplings; shallow fry, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes on each side. Lift out dumplings with a slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels.
  6. Transfer dumplings to a serving plate. Serve with soy sauce-vinegar.
Recipe Notes

Remark: For Yang dumplings, if you don’t want to shallow-fry, you can poach dumplings instead.

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]]> Shanghai Sticky Rice Siu Mai https://yancancook.com/home/recipe/shanghai-sticky-rice-siu-mai/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:00:22 +0000 https://yancancook.com/home/?post_type=recipe&p=5521
Shanghai Sticky Rice Siu Mai
Servings60 dumplings
Ingredients
Seasonings
Dipping Sauce:
Filling
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, soak mushrooms in enough warm water to cover. Soak until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain mushrooms; discard stems and finely chop caps. Set aside.
  2. Combine seasonings in a small bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  3. Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  4. Prepare filling: Place a wok or stir-fry pan over high heat. Add oil, swirling to coat sides. Add ground pork and ham; stir-fry until pork is crumbly and cooked through, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, rice, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, green onion and seasonings. Cook, stirring, until evenly coated, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
  5. Form dumplings: Place 1 tablespoon rice mixture in center of wrapper. Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out. Gather up wrapper around filling, pleating as you go to form an open pouch. Carefully squeeze sides of dumpling about halfway up to give the dumpling a “waist”. Center a pea on the top of filling. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Keep filled dumplings covered with a damp cloth to prevent from drying.
  6. Prepare a wok for steaming. Line a bamboo steamer with cabbage leaves or parchment paper. Place as many dumplings in steamer as will fit without crowding. Cover and steam dumplings until wrappers are cooked and tender to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes. Cook remaining dumplings. Serve with dipping sauce.
Recipe Notes

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]]> Vegetarian Cold Noodles https://yancancook.com/home/recipe/vegetarian-cold-noodles/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:00:08 +0000 https://yancancook.com/home/?post_type=recipe&p=5452 This is a refreshing and satisfying dish that is perfect for warm weather or as a chilled appetizer.  It typically features long, silky noodles that are cooked until al dente and then cooled down.  The noodles are tossed with an assortment of fresh and crisp…

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]]> This is a refreshing and satisfying dish that is perfect for warm weather or as a chilled appetizer.  It typically features long, silky noodles that are cooked until al dente and then cooled down.  The noodles are tossed with an assortment of fresh and crisp vegetables such as shredded carrots, shredded snow peas, shredded Sichuan preserved vegetables, providing a delightful crunch and vibrant colors.  The dish is often flavored with a tangy and savory dressing made from ingredients such as soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, red wine vinegar, sugar and white pepper.  Vegetarian Cold Noodles provide both nutritious and delicious all at once!

Vegetarian Cold Noodles
Servings4 Servings
Ingredients
Dressing
Instructions
  1. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package instructions until tender but firm to the bite. Drain well. Transfer noodles to a large serving bowl.
  3. Poach bamboo piths in hot water for 3 – 5 minutes. Cut into 1-1/2-inch lengths.
  4. Top noodles with bamboo piths, snow peas, carrot, green onions and preserved vegetables. Whisk dressing ingredients to recombine and pour over noodles and vegetables. Toss well.
Recipe Notes

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]]> Poached Eggplant with Savory Garlic Sauce https://yancancook.com/home/recipe/poached-eggplant-with-savory-garlic-sauce/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:00:35 +0000 https://yancancook.com/home/?post_type=recipe&p=5440 This is a delectable dish that showcases the tender and melt-in-your-mouth texture of eggplant combined with a flavorful garlic-infused sauce.  The savory garlic sauce adds a burst of aromatic and umami notes, elevating the natural sweetness of the eggplant. The combination of soft and velvety…

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]]> This is a delectable dish that showcases the tender and melt-in-your-mouth texture of eggplant combined with a flavorful garlic-infused sauce.  The savory garlic sauce adds a burst of aromatic and umami notes, elevating the natural sweetness of the eggplant. The combination of soft and velvety eggplant with the bold and garlicky sauce creates a harmonious contrast of flavors.

Poached Eggplant with Savory Garlic Sauce
Servings4 Servings
Ingredients
Garlic Sauce
Instructions
  1. Combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Fill a large deep pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add garlic, ginger, green onions and salt. Add eggplants; cook, turning occasionally, until they are just cooked through and tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 8 minutes, depending on thickness of eggplants. Drain, discarding green onions and ginger.
  3. Trim stems from eggplants. Using 2 forks, shred eggplant into long, thin strips.
  4. Drizzle sauce over eggplant. Sprinkle with nuts.
Recipe Notes

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]]> Assorted Mushrooms with Tofu https://yancancook.com/home/recipe/assorted-mushrooms-with-tofu/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:00:04 +0000 https://yancancook.com/home/?post_type=recipe&p=5431 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…

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]]> 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
Sauce
Instructions
  1. Combine sauce ingredients in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. Blanch broccoli in boiling water until tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Carefully add tofu and sauce; reduce heat and cook until heated through. Add cornstarch solution if sauce needs to be thickened.
  5. Arrange broccoli in center of a serving platter. Surround with mushroom-tofu mixture.
Recipe Notes

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]]> Yuzu Tofu in Savory Tomato Sauce https://yancancook.com/home/recipe/yuzu-tofu-in-savory-tomato-sauce/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:00:03 +0000 https://yancancook.com/home/?post_type=recipe&p=5497
Yuzu Tofu in Savory Tomato Sauce
Servings4 Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Remove tofu from its tube wrapping. Slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Dust with cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry tofu until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Remove tofu from pan. Add tomato and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add ketchup, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, stock and sesame oil. Add assorted mushrooms and stir to combine. Return tofu to pan and simmer for 2 minutes.
Recipe Notes

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]]> Jade Chicken https://yancancook.com/home/recipe/jade-chicken/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:00:42 +0000 https://yancancook.com/home/?post_type=recipe&p=5491
Jade Chicken
Servings6 Servings
Ingredients
Marinade
Sauce
Instructions
  1. Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Add chicken. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
  2. For dried shiitake mushrooms, soak in warm water to cover until softened. Remove stems from both dried and fresh mushrooms.
  3. Arrange chicken, mushrooms and ham alternately on a plate. Steam over medium-high until chicken is cooked, about 12 minutes.
  4. Combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Thicken with cornstarch solution; keep warm.
  5. Parboil baby bok choy in boiling water until tender crisp. Drain.
  6. To serve, arrange bok choy around rim of plate with chicken, mushrooms and ham. Pour warm sauce over all.
Recipe Notes

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]]> Eight Treasure Noodle Pancake https://yancancook.com/home/recipe/eight-treasure-noodle-pancake/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:00:28 +0000 https://yancancook.com/home/?post_type=recipe&p=5468
Eight Treasure Noodle Pancake
Servings6 Servings
Ingredients
Sauce
Instructions
  1. Soak mushrooms in warm water to cover for 30 minutes; drain. Cut off and discard stems; thinly slice caps. Set aside.
  2. Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Cook noodles according to package directions until tender but firm to the bite. Drain well.
  4. Place a wide non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil, swirling to coat surface. Spread half the noodles over bottom of pan, pressing noodles to form a firmer pancake. Cook until bottom is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Carefully turn noodles over in one piece. Cook until bottom is golden brown, about 5 more minutes, adding extra oil if needed. Remove and keep warm while cooking remaining noodle pancake with 1 tablespoon oil.
  6. Place a wok or wide frying pan over high heat until hot. Add remaining tablespoon oil, swirling to coat sides. Add sausages and mushrooms; stir fry 1 minute. Add celery and
  7. bell pepper; cook 1 minute. Add green onions and sauce; cook 1 minute. Add cornstarch solution; cook stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
  8. To serve, spoon sausage-vegetable mixture over noodle pancakes.
Recipe Notes

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]]> Lemongrass Lamb Chops https://yancancook.com/home/recipe/lemongrass-lamb-chops/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:00:30 +0000 https://yancancook.com/home/?post_type=recipe&p=4889
Lemongrass Lamb Chops
Servings4 people
Ingredients
Marinade
Hoisin-lemon sauce
Instructions
  1. Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Add lamb chops; stir to evenly coat. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. Combine hoisin-lemon sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Brush with oil. Place lamb chops on grill pan. Cook, turning once, until medium-rare, about 3 minutes on each side.
  4. Transfer lamb chops to a serving plate. Serve with sauce on the side.
Recipe Notes

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