Traditional Chinese cuisines rely on the basic methods of salting, pickling, drying & fermentation which result in food preservation. Chinese food has different style & preparation techniques. These styles are distinctive from one another due to the history, lifestyles, climate & availability of resources.
Jiangsu, Shandong, Szechuan & Guangdong cuisines are a number of different cooking styles & techniques that are the most influential & contribute to the Chinese cuisine.
Traditional Chinese cuisines include Szechaun, Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang, Fujian, Hunan, Anhui & Cantonese.
BEEF CHOW MEIN This Recipe Serves 2-4 This Beef Chow Mein is so simple to make & is ready in no time. It has a combination of beef, vegetables & egg noodles, making it a light, healthy & delicious meal. I used fresh egg noodles in this recipe so I did not need to…
BAO BUNS This Recipe Makes ±24 Bao Buns In South Africa, we don’t really get Bao Buns – however, there are many Asian stores which I have not been to & I am almost certain that they stock them. These Bao Buns are easy to make at home & is basically like a bread…
COPYCAT PF CHANG’S DYNAMITE SHRIMP This Recipe Serves ± 3-4 Some recipes carry memories – this one carries a whole era. I first tasted PF Chang’s Dynamite Shrimp while visiting Dubai, and if you’ve ever had it, you know exactly what I mean. Perfectly crispy prawns, lightly coated in that creamy, sweet-heat dynamite sauce…it’s…
TEMPURA CRUMBED CALAMARI This Calamari Recipe Serves 1-2 (Makes ± 24 Rings/Pieces) This Tempura Crumbed Calamari is crispy & delicious. It’s a great meal as a starter or as a side to a dish. Tempura is a Japanese dish of fish or vegetables that have been battered & deep fried. Calamari is a culinary…
DUMPLINGS This Recipe Makes ± 10 Dumplings Dumplings are an expansive characterization for a dish that comprises of little bits of batter (produced using an assortment of starch sources), frequently wrapped around a filling yet can be set up as is with no filling. They might be savoury or sweet & can be eaten independent from anyone…
PF CHANG’S CRISPY GREEN BEANS This Chinese Food Recipe Serves 2-3 PF Chang’s Crispy Green Beans are the ideal mix of fiery & crunchy – immaculate side dish to any Asian dinner. The green beans are tempura battered & the taste is remarkable. This recipe goes well with the spicy dipping sauce which is a must have. PF Chang’s…