In a pot, cover the eggs with cold water; bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cool the eggs under cold running water, and shell them. In a pan, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth, and sesame oil. Heat the mixture, stirring to dissolve the brown sugar. Add the […]

Bring a generous amount of unsalted water to a boil. Add the noodles (all at once) for approximately 2 minutes, or until al dente (toothy but firm). Use chopsticks or two wooden spoons to separate noodles as they cook. Do not overcook. Empty noodles into a large colander, then immediately flush with cold running water […]

Take a large pan with a lid and put a little water in it to boil. When boiling, toss in the cockles, clap the lid on and cook 5 mins or so, shaking to cook the cockles evenly. When they have all opened, tip into a colander over a bowl. Remove cockles forthwith from their […]

In a wok of frying pan, heat oil. Add garlic & fry til golden brown. Add ready-fried beancurd and stir. Break egg into wok, cook for a moment, then stir. Add cooked noodles, stir, then add turnip and spring onions & half of peanuts and half of beansprouts. Stir well; add chili powder, sugar, light […]

Corn, of course, is not native to China, but this Chinese way of cooking it is delicious. IN A SMALL PAN, combine the butter, dark soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorn and chiles. Make a charcoal fire and, when the coals are ash white, grill the corn. Baste them with the soy butter and cook for 5-to-8 […]

-FOR THE GREEN TEA SYRUP- 1/2 c Sugar 4 ts Instant green tea; OR… 2 ts Matcha (See Note) 4 c Shaved ice Put the beans and 3 cups water in a small pot. Bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat to low and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the flame. Let the pot […]

shredded cheddar cheese Brown meat in oil and drain. Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Simmer over low heat 2 to 3 hours. Shred meat with fork, drain excess liquid. Serve on tortillas with cheese.

Beat chili seasoning, cream cheese and salsa. Shape into a ball and chill until firm. Roll in shredded cheese and/or chopped nuts.

Husk and wash tomatillos. Slice thinly and arrange on a platter or 4 salad plates. Combine oil and lime juice; sprinkle over tomatillos and top with cheese. Makes 4 servings.

-BAKLAVA SYRUP- 3 c Sugar 1 1/2 c -Water 2 Oranges; juice of, up to 3 1 Lemon; juice of 3/4 ts Cinnamon 3/4 ts Cardamom; ground (optional) SYRUP: Bring sugar, water, orange juice and lemon juice to a boil in a deep saucepan. Cook over low to medium heat until the syrup is thickened […]