For my first batch of recipes on here I decided to go with Chinese. We love our ethnic foods and Chinese would top the rest. The boys will even pick it above McDonalds on occasion! We eat out at area Chinese restaurants once a month. Our favorite is the China King Buffett in Gillette. It has 10 buffeted tables and a wok/grill, real sushi, an ice cream bar and about every dish you can think of between. Our budget does not allow us to eat out as much as we would indulge so over the years we have tried numerous homemade Chinese recipes, some keepers some “burn ‘em’s”. These we have held as keepers.
Sesame Chicken
From Incredibly Easy One Dish recipe book
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
2/3 cup teriyaki sauce, divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 Tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil (I use EVOO)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large green onions, cut into ½ inch slices
1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil
* To toast sesame seeds, spread seeds in small skillet. Shake skillet over medium heat 2 minutes or until seeds begin to pop and turn golden.
Directions:
1. Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces; toss with 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce in small bowl. Marinate at room temp 15 minutes or cover and refrigerate p to 2 hours.
2. Drain chicken and discard marinade. Blend remaining 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce into cornstarch until smooth.
3. Heat peanut oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high het. Add chicken and garlic; stir fry 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to wok along with onions and sesame seeds. Stir fry 30 seconds or until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in sesame oil.
Makes 4 servings. a
Crab & Cream Cheese Won Tons
Kandi’s Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup Flaked Imitation Crab Meat
1 pkg Cream Cheese (room temp)
lemon herb or fish seasoning of choice to taste
¼ package won ton wrappers
water for handling
Directions:
Mix first 3 ingredients together. Place one spoonful of mixture into center of each won ton. Next bring all four corners of won ton together (run a wet finger along each side first to ensure a good seal) and pinch shut forming a sort of pyramid. Fry or spray with garlic cooking spray and bake until golden colored and crispy (about 15-20 minutes).
*If you are odd and do not like seafood (MOM) leave the crab out for cream cheese wontons.
Homemade Egg Roles
Wayne’s Creation
Ingredients:
1 package Egg Role Wrappers
1 lb ground sausage
1 package shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
Dash of curry
Dash of ginger
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of garlic
Dash of onion powder
Water for handling
Directions:
Brown the sausage with dashings of seasonings. When browned drain grease but do not rinse. Mix in large bowl with cabbage. Place approximately 2-3 heaping tablespoons of mixture onto the center of each egg role wrapper. Place in front of you in a diamond position. Fold in left and right corners. Next roll bottom corner over mixture and other 2 corners, keep rolling over last corner (see wrapper package for images). Seal all corners in with a drop of water ran along seams of the wrapper. Fry or spray with garlic or butter cooking spray and bake until golden brown and crispy (about 20-30 minutes).
Hot & Sour Soup….
I do have a recipe for a homemade version although we have found a packet that is actually better than many of the Chinese restaurants we have tasted. For this version you need:2.5-3 cups water
2 eggs, beaten
Packet Mix
* we add crushed red pepper, curry powder and a dash of cayenne pepper and an extra egg.
The package gives instructions, however what truly makes something most desirable is too make it your own. To this I would suggest the additions and to boil the water add the eggs slowly with a fork dropping strands of beaten egg in a swirl like fashion until dumping the final amount in same fashion. After this I would suggest reducing heat to a simmer for a minimum of 15 minutes with the seasoning in, this makes for a bolder and more savory taste.
Sweet & Sour Sauce for Dipping:If you prefer a milder and sweeter taste I suggest the La Choy brand sweet and sour sauce. If you prefer spicy I would suggest the Thai Kitchen sweet red chili brand. Our favorite is to mix the two together.
Don’t forget to steam or fry some rice!
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