Scallion Noodles

Scallion Noodles

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When you’re feeling hangry… this quick and easy scallion noodles will definitely satisfy. Keep these basic Asian sauces in your pantry and you can make these noodles anytime. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 6 green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces2-3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons dark soy sauce2 tablespoons oyster … Read More

Crispy Panko Steelhead Trout

Crispy Panko Steelhead Trout

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Do you ever walk through the fresh seafood section of Costco and wonder what to do with a whole filet? This is my favourite way to prepare a whole steelhead trout fillet. It only uses four main ingredients plus salt and pepper and it is an absolute cinch to make. I am sure whatever fish … Read More

Beef Chow Fun

Beef Chow Fun

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This Cantonese noodle house favourite is smoky and incredibly tasty. Tender beef stir fried with chewy rice noodles. Everyone loves this! This is my ALL time favourite rice noodle dish. I especially love the chewy rice noodles and will choose it over any kind of noodles. Beef Chow Fun can be found in every Cantonese … Read More

Chinese Fried Vermicelli

Chinese Fried Vermicelli

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Making fried noodles at home is almost as easy as making fried rice. The main difference is that the dried vermicelli rice noodles need time to soak but you can do that while preparing the remaining ingredients. Once you have all the ingredients ready, it will only take about 10 minutes to fry everything up … Read More

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu

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This is my version of mapo tofu from my Chinese Homestyle cookbook and does not use the traditional bean paste. It will be simpler to make when you use ingredients that you are likely to have on hand. I started making this version decades ago for that very reason. It was not easy for me … Read More

Gochujang Chicken Wings

Gochujang Chicken Wings

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These wings are like Korean style BBQ wings. You will love how deliciously spicy and flavourful the gochujang makes them… Not too spicy, just a little bit of heat. This recipe can be easily doubled to serve at a party or halved to make less. Ella will be living off-campus in September and is looking … Read More

Noodles with Peanut Chili Sauce

Noodles with Peanut Chili Sauce

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I’ve been thinking about my wontons in peanut chili sauce but I didn’t want to wrap the wontons. What is a quicker way to get all the flavours without the extra work. Why not just make noodles? You can substitute the peanut butter with roasted sesame paste and adjust the chili oil to however much … Read More

Crispy Spring Rolls

Crispy Spring Rolls

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Makes 12 Ingredients ½ pound pork tenderloin, cut into strips2 tablespoons avocado oil1 tablespoon soy sauce¼ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon sesame oil2 pinches ground white pepper2 cloves garlic, minced½ pound bean sprouts8½ inches x 8½ inches spring roll wrappersWater For the Marinade 1 teaspoon ShaoHsing wine½ teaspoon cornstarch½ teaspoon sesame oil¼ teaspoon kosher … Read More

Garlic Noodles

Garlic Noodles

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I was recently thinking about these garlic noodles that I first tasted when we were living in San Francisco at Crustacean. It’s one of those dishes that has so much garlic, you can only partake with your other garlic-loving friends, or expand your personal space post-meal. Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients 1 pound spaghettini or yellow … Read More