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Chinese Ginger Chicken

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This Chinese Ginger Chicken stir fry goes great alongside a warm bowl of Jasmine rice and can be made in less than 20 minutes. You can use just about any type of vegetable also, today I choose celery!

This recipe calls for a fair amount of celery, and is gluten free. However you can add other fresh vegetables if you prefer.

Such as diced carrots, snow peas, broccoli etc.

I have tried many different vegetable varieties and really am fond of using just celery for this dish. While my partner much prefers it with red and green peppers, to each their own.

Also it’s very important to use fresh ginger, the fresher the better. If you do not have that on hand you can use powdered however it’s just not as good.

Also it’s best to use a wok or  frying pan to make this, besides that there really is no special technique to this dish.

You are just simply making the sauce, prepare the vegetables and chicken and you’re good to go.

Healthy and easy chinese food can be made at home any night of the week.

So get out your chopsticks prepare some rice on the side and enjoy fresh homemade chinese at home 🙂

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Dinner ideas, Skip the takeout

Chinese Fried Rice Restaurant Style Recipe

This Chinese fried rice restaurant style recipe is super simple to make and an inexpensive option to takeout. The trick to making the rice like something you would order as takeout is to cook the rice the day prior.

Try serving this rice alongside some Black Pepper Shrimp or Asian Chicken Drumsticks to make it a full meal.

Chinese fried rice restaurant style is made with scrambled eggs and a few frozen vegetables that also make it very traditional.

You can make it spicy too by adding either some red chili paste or red pepper flakes. This recipe is one of my go to takeout inspired recipes to make at home.

Looking for another Vegetarian fried rice recipe? Try my Chinese Mushroom Fried Rice!

HOW TO MAKE Chinese fried rice restaurant style 

The trick to making GOOD Chinese fried rice is to cook the rice the day prior. I like to cook my rice always in a “rice cooker” it cooks it just perfectly every time.

Then I will remove it from the rice cooker and leave it uncovered for 24 hours on the shelf. In which I will use for the next day, to make this recipe.

Leaving it on the shelf for 24 hours allows it to dry out enough to make the most perfect fried rice.

Then when your ready to make the rice you will simply add the cooking oil to the pan and then dump the rice out frying it till it reaches the level of crispiness you desire.

Once it has you then can remove the rice, add then place 1 tbsp of sesame oil back into the pan along with the eggs to scramble.

Once the eggs have scrambled, add back in the rice and mix well.

Add in the seasonings and sauté all together on medium to low heat for another 5 minutes and serve. That’s it Chinese egg fried rice is ready to enjoy!

Feel free to sauté some chicken, shrimp or beef on the side and mix that in if desired. 

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Appetizers & Sides, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout, Soups & Stews, Toddler recipes

Beef Wonton Soup recipe

This Beef Wonton Soup recipe is stuffed with ground beef and comes in a beef broth.

Looking for more of my favorite Asian dishes? Try my Chicken Chow Mein or some Hong Kong Noodles

I’ve been diving into Asian food allot this past winter. And learning to make homemade Wontons have really surprised me as they are super simple to do.

I’m talking, ready from raw to fresh in 30 minutes simple!

WHERE DOES WONTON SOUP COME FROM

It has Chinese origins, however today it is enjoyed globally. 

WHAT DOES WONTON SOUP TASTE LIKE

It tastes a lot like chicken noodle or pork type soups with the addition of some Asian flavors.

Gone are the days where I order Wonton soup from skip the takeout. I plan to share every recipe here with you in the coming months.

As I have some very good recipes for chicken and pork wontons that I want to share as well.

IS WONTON SOUP HEALTHY

Yes, this soup is healthy and is excellent served on a cold day or even if your feeling under the weather. 

WHY IS WONTON SOUP GOOD FOR YOU

Each wonton is packed with protein as well as the broth along with many nutrience.

HOW TO MAKE WONTON SOUP

You will need 3 key ingredients

  1. Pre-made wonton wrappers
  2. Meat protein of your choice, pork, beef, chicken or shrimp
  3. Soya sauce, oyster sauce and a few seasonings

THE KEY TO MAKING GREAT WONTONS is the in the FILLING

HOW WONTON SOUP IS MADE

I have tried a few varieties and this is my FAVORITE as it produces moist Wontons. This soup is made by handmaking the wontons and typically those wontons shells are pre-made by a machine and can be bought in almost any Asian market.

Then that shell is filled with some simple ingredients before they are stuffed and rolled. Once that process is complete they are added to a pot of boiling water to cook or added to soup stock to cook and serve. 

  • See full directions and ingredients in the recipe card below!

Here is what is in my Beef Wontons. 

  • An Egg
  • Beef Stock
  • Minced Beef
  • Oyster sauce
  • Pepper
  • Chives

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Seafood, Skip the takeout

Steamed Dim Sum Recipe

This Steamed Dim Sum Recipe is just like the dumplings you would order in your favorite Asian restaurant and are served with a savory chili oil sauce that is all ready in less than 15 minutes! 

Serve alongside a Chinese Dipping Sauce for extra umami taste!

This is the Ultimate skip the take out dish that can be made at home for a fraction of the cost.

You can use almost any type of frozen dim sum for this recipe. I used shrimp dim sum and found it in my local grocery store in the freezer isle.

You can also find more varieties in most Asian markets. 

DIP in a savory or sweet sauce for the Ultimate flavor explosion. 

How to Cook Frozen Dim Sum

  • You will want to start with a package of pre-made dim sum dumplings that are frozen
  • Then simply place them into a bamboo steamer
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil then turn down to a medium boil and place the steamer overtop of the pot
  • You do not want the water touching the steamer (per say) as it may burn the wood. 
  • Steam for 10 minutes till cooked! 
  • You know there cooked once they are soft and hot in the middle.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce if desired!

WHAT’S DUMPLING SAUCE CALLED

There are different names such as Soya sauce dumpling sauce, Sweet Chili dumpling sauce etc.

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Skip the takeout, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes and Dressings

Chinese Dumpling Sauce

This is the best and easy Chinese Dumpling Sauce ever and serves well with either steamed dim sum type dumplings (my fav) or even air fryer Chinese dumplings or boiled. It is savory with a hint of spice and tons of Asian flare.

Here is a recipe from some STEAMED DIM SUM which goes so well with this sauce.

I used to go out for dim sum often and they always served each dish with a side of dipping sauce.

Since I have learned to make my own dim sum at home now, I wanted to create a sauce to go alongside my dim sum / dumplings

This sauce hits the spot evetime. Savory, spicy and delicious! 

WHAT IS IN CHINESE DUMPLING SAUCE 

  • soya sauce
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seeds
  • garlic powder
  • chili oil

WHAT IS DUMPLING SAUCE

There are different versions of dumpling sauces out there. But basically it is a sauce/dip that is served alongside dumplings or dim sum.

DOES DUMPLING SAUCE NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED

Yes, it keeps it fresh! And can store up to several months if air tight.

DOES DUMPLING SAUCE GO BAD

Technically NO, do to the soya sauce which contains high sodium, however you defiantly want to keep it refrigerated. 

HOW TO MAKE DUMPLING SAUCE SWEET

Replace the chili oil with sweet chili oil instead!

WHAT’S DUMPLING SAUCE CALLED

There are different names such as Soya sauce dumpling sauce, Sweet Chili dumpling sauce etc.

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Chicken, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout

Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir fry

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Enjoy the comforting flavor of a Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry with minimal effort. This dish is both nutritious and delicious, and the versatility of the ingredients makes it ideal for customizing to suit your tastes.

If you loved this recipe, then your sure to want to try my Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry, Pepper steak stir fry, Pork Udon Stir Fryor this Chinese Squid Stir Fry

Are you looking for a quick and delicious weeknight meal? This Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry is the perfect dish for those busy occasions when you don’t have a lot of time to cook.

It will even the pickiest of eaters. My toddler loves this dish 🙂

Healthy, easy and inexpensive. Win, win!

I love cooking with cabbage, it is full of fiber and really tastes good sauteed.

Plus it keeps in the fridge real long, longer than any vegetable I have know. 

This dish has caramelized onions, red peppers and cabbage.

And is simmered in chicken stock along with some tasty seasonings and fresh chicken breasts.

Want to spice it up more, simply add more Jalapeno peppers than the recipe calls for. 

I just added a few to appeal to the taste of many of my readers, most times I add more myself. 

HOW TO MAKE CHINESE CHICKEN CABBAGE STIR FRY

  • In a large skillet add 1 tbsp of butter then add the diced chicken breasts once browned remove from the heat then add in the chopped cabbage and onion.
  • Sauté till soft then turn down the heat and add the minced garlic and sauté one minute before adding in the chopped orange pepper.
  • Toss back in the cooked chicken, chicken stock, oyster and soya sauce and sauté on low – medium heat all together for 15 minutes, string often.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Looking for more TASTY Cabbage Recipes? See below!

  1. Sauteed Cabbage and Sausage
  2. Cabbage Roll Soup
  3. Cabbage Pico De Gallo

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Quick and easy recipes, Seafood, Skip the takeout

Peppered Shrimp

This Chinese Peppered Shrimp stir fry is easy to make and is packed full of crispy red and green peppers and is sautéed in a special black peppered sauce.

Looking for another Chinese Pepper recipe? Try my Black Pepper Chicken

Your going to want to pull out the chop sticks for this one.

WHAT IS PEPPER SHRIMP

Black Pepper Shrimp is a popular Chinese dish that is made with shrimp and a mixture of vegetables that is typically served with rice or on it’s own. It has a special sauce that it is made in, which makes it super tasty!

In which I will share with you below in the recipe card!

This dish is made in our home often and is definitely up there on our list of favorite Asian dishes.

You can make this in a large non stick skillet or wok, since the whole dish comes together in under 15 minutes you really can skip the take-out tonight with this one.

So what are you waiting for? By the time you dial up your local restaurant, you can have this delicious and authentic Black Pepper Shrimp stir fry on the table in no time. 

You can always add fresh calamari to this dish as well if you’d like. And if your really feeling bold, go ahead a throw a chicken breast in too. 

The only real difference from this dish and those served in the restaurants is that this typically arrives to the table on a hot sizzling hot plate.

And unlike my other black pepper recipe on this blog, we do not have to tenderize anything so that step is omitted here. 

We hardly ever order this dish from the restaurant anymore, because mine is better. That is unless we know the restaurant well and know they make it just as good.

Plus by eating this type of dish, you never have to feel guilty by overindulging. Because this is a super healthy meal that is packed full nutrients and contains should no msgs. Just make sure the soya sauce you use says that on the label and you will be in business. 

I like to serve this with jasmine rice on the side and will use a mini rice cooker to cook the rice. Just set it ahead of time and it will be ready when the dish is completed. 

I hope you give it a try there really isn’t much too it!

And stay tuned to this blog for more Healthy Chinese Recipes to come in the following months 🙂

Meal Prep Idea: Make enough to create a few meal prep bowls for the week ahead

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Appetizers & Sides, Quick and easy recipes, Toddler recipes

Steamed Frozen Pork Buns (Baozi) Recipe

These Steamed Frozen Pork Buns (Baozi) Recipe is quick and easy to make as they are pre-made Chinese buns that are steamed for just 10 minutes prior to serving.

I picked up these Frozen Pork Buns at my local Chinese grocery store last week and steamed them in a traditional steamer. Over a hot pot of boiling water for 10 minutes till done.

I first tried these buns many years ago in Vancouver at the time and I feel in love with them immediately. They are a bit sweet but also savory.

If you know me, I much prefer spicy food or savory to sweet. 

But there is something about this recipe that changes that for me every time I have a taste.

I now pick them up in the freezer isle at my local Chinese grocery and make them in the comfort of my own home.

There a great snack food, or you can just have a bunch for lunch and serve them along your favorite vegetable to make it a meal.

How To Make Steamed Frozen Pork Buns 

  • First off you will want to purchase a Bamboo steamer
  • Then you want to have a bag of frozen pork buns (do not defrost them)
  • Next, bring a small pot of water to a boil and reduce to a low boil
  • Place the buns in the Bamboo Steamer and steam for 10 minutes with the buns inside over the pot of boiling water.
  • Serve fresh!

WHAT TO SERVE WTIH BAOZI

  • Vegetables
  • Dumplings
  • Soup
  • Or other Dim Sum recipes

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