English Name: TOKYO LONG WHITE ONION Asian Name: ishikuru Latin Name: Allium fistulosum Description: Little or no bulbing spring onion that grows with single stems. Ishikuru has white stalks and dark green leaves. A hardy annual to 45cm in height. A tender and tasty vegetable. Suitable to grow in pots. Harvesting: Harvest the tops continuously […]
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Bean Curd and Pork with Chinese Broccolli Stir-fry
Name: Bean Curd and Pork with Chinese Broccolli Stir-fry Serves :: Prep time :: Ingredients 1 loaf of bean curd , fried and cut into cubes 1 small can of Tausi ( fermented, salted, black beans ) 200 gms Chinese broccolli 1-2 kg of pork, cut into cubes Crushed garlic Chopped onions Seasonings, add to […]
Braised Bok Choi
Ingredients 1 bunch bok choi 3 tbs peanut oil 1 clove garlic, bruised 3 thin slices fresh ginger 1 tsp sugar Salt to taste 1 tsp sesame oil Method Trim and wash bok choi and shake dry. Cut into 5cm lengths. Heat a wok and add the oil. Fry garlic and ginger for a few […]
Stir-fried Flowering Chives
Ingredients 2 bunches flowering chives 2 tbs peanut oil 2 tbs oyster sauce 3 tbs water 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp sugar Method Wash and dry the chives and trim the ends. Cut the chives in to 5cm lengths. In a wok and over medium-high heat, heat the oil and quickly stir-fry the chives for […]
Peas and Chinese Celery
Ingredients 100g Chinese Celery peeled and cut into 2cm pieces 2 tbs butter 1 bunch white Welsh onions chopped 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 tsp celery salt Salt and pepper, to taste Method Boil the Chinese celery in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Melt butter in […]
Hunan Chow Mein
Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbs peanut oil 2 tbs soy sauce 1 tsp dried mustard 2 stalks Chinese celery, sliced diagonally 2 cups bok choi, chopped 1 red capsicum, chopped 220g water chestnuts, sliced 1 cup vegetable stock 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 4 cups white rice, cooked Method Heat […]
Crunchy Chinese Cabbage Salad
Ingredients 1/2 medium Chinese cabbage, shredded 6 green shallots, sliced 2 sticks Chinese celery, chopped 1/3 cup sunflower seeds, toasted 1 x 100g pkt fried noodles 60g flaked almonds, toasted Dressing 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tsp soy sauce Method Combine all ingredients of the dressing in […]
Crisp-Fried Tofu And Greens
Ingredients 2 cakes of tofu 1/2 cup water or vegetable stock 1 tsp cornflour 1/2 cup cornmeal Marinade: 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tbs finely grated gingerroot 2 cloves garlic, crushed Pinch cayenne Sauce: 3 tbs soy sauce 1/4 cup dry sherry 2 tsp rice vinegar 2 tsp honey or brown […]
Coriander Slowbolt
English Name: Chinese Parsley Latin Name: Coriandrum sativum Description: Also called Cilantro or Chinese Parsley. Slow bolting coriander is a little more stable than normal coriander and less likely to bolt in extreme weather but has exactly the same flavour and characteristics. Coriander has a dark green foliage and good pungency. Annual. Height 40cm. Harvesting: […]
Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
Ingredients 10-12 stalks Chinese broccoli 2 cloves garlic, chopped Sauce: 1/4 cup water 2 tbsp. oyster sauce 1 tbsp. wine 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. soy sauce 1/2 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. cornstarch Method Boil a pot of water. Wash the broccoli and trim off the ends. Chop the garlic. When the water reaches […]