Asian Egg noodles

Ingredients:

Egg noodles
oyster sauce- tsp
soya sauce - 1 tsp
carrot julienned
celery julienned
mushroom - handful chopped
egg-2
salt and pepper

Method:

Boil water and add the egg noodles and salt and cook per directions on the packet.
Add olive oil in a wok and then add the egg and scramble it.
Add the veggies and stir fry them.
Add the oyster sauce and the soya sauce.
Then after cooking for sometime add the egg noodles and fold everything together.

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Chicken wonton soup

Ingredients:(for wontons)

200g Ground chicken

200g Napa Cabbage, finely shredded

1 stalk Scallions, finely minced

80g Chives, finely chopped

20g Ginger, finely minced

2 Tbsp Soy Sauce

1 1/2 Tbsp Sesame Oil

1 1/2 Tbsp Sake or Chinese Cooking Wine

1/2 Tbsp Sugar

1 1/2 tsp Ground White Pepper

1/2 Tbsp Corn Starch

3/4 tsp Sea Salt


1 Packet (50 pcs) Dumpling Wrappers

Method:

Mix the cabbage with 1 tsp of sea salt and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then, drain and squeeze out all the excess water.

Prepare the filling by combining all the above ingredients and marinate for about 30 minutes.

Place 2 tsp of the filling in the center of dough, fold and shape.
Boil 4 cups of chicken stock and add the wontons to the broth. Sprinkle chopped spring onion and serve hot....And oh..did we say this is also one of our fav soup.

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Chinese Egg Flower Soup

This soup is colourful and flavourful and very very good for a bad cold. A good amount of freshly ground pepper will make it heaven on earth. And to all the Indians world over, Happy Republic Day. We found this on internet and was very cute. Thought our readers will enjoy it too.


Now back to the heavenly dish.

Ingredients:

Chicken broth(Swanson was used)/pork extract/beef broth - 2 1/2 cups
carrot chopped finely - 1/8 cup
mushroom chopped finely-1/8 cup
sesame oil - 2 tbsp
leek - a little chopped
ginger powder- a generous pinch
onion powder and garlic powder - a generous pinch each
red pepper - 1/8 cup chopped finely
salt as needed
soy sauce - 1 tsp
star anise -1
egg -1

Method:

Heat sesame oil in a medium size saucepan and star anise. Add the vegetables and coat them sesame oil evenly and then add the onion, garlic and ginger powder and cook for a few minutes on medium to low flame.

Then add the soy sauce and salt as per taste, Then cook for a few more minutes. Then add the chicken broth(can add any of the three mentioned above) and bring to a boil.

When it begins to boil, gradually add one well beaten egg to the soup, stirring gently in one direction. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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Oriental coleslaw / Asian coleslaw

Ingredients:

1 pound cabbage, finely shredded
2 (3-ounce) packages ramen noodles, any flavor
1 (2-ounce) package slivered almonds
1/4 cup butter
1 cup vinegar
1 cup oil
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 green onions, chopped

Method:

Remove seasoning packets from noodles and set packets aside. Crumble noodles in package. In a skillet over medium heat, cook noodles and almonds in butter until lightly browned; set aside.

For dressing, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, soy sauce and seasoning packets from noodles in a jar; put lid on and shake well to blend. Refrigerate dressing.

Immediately before serving, toss together noodle mixture, dressing, onion and cole slaw.

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Fried Chicken Wontons

Ingredients:
For stuffing:
100gms cooked chicken mince
1 Tbsp chopped spring onions
1/4 tsp ajinomotto, optional
2 egg whites
Salt to taste

For Wonton sheets:
1 Cup all purpose flour
2 tbsps cornflour
2 eggs
oil for frying

Method:

1. Make a firm dough using flour, cornflour, eggs and just enough water to bind. keep in a cool place covered with a wet cloth for 30 minutes
2. Mix all the ingredients of the stuffing together.
3. Take out the dough and roll out flat as thin as possible. Cut Square sheets 21/2" * 21/2".
4. Put a little stuffing in the centre and give it a boat shape or a bag shape with the stuffing in the centre. Seal the sides using egg.
5. Deep fry in hot oil till golden bown. Drain.
6. Serve hot with tomato sauce or chilli sauce.

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