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Lion’s Head Casserole

January 21, 2020 by Jeanette 5 Comments

Lions Head Casserole - an authentic Chinese recipe - braised meatballs with napa cabbage - comfort food!

Lion’s Head Casserole is a traditional Chinese dish that is pure comfort food. I fondly remember this dish from my childhood. My namesake Auntie Jeannette made it on special occasions. Auntie Jeanette was a good cook and always welcomed people into her home. For a number of years, she and Uncle Dick hosted a small…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: authentic Chinese food, comfort food

Mandarin Pancakes (Bao Bing 春饼) Recipe

September 15, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Mandarin Pancakes - these are similar to flour tortillas but much thinner - serve with Moo Shu Shrimp

Mandarin Pancakes are served with Moo Shu Shrimp or other fillings, similar to a burrito. When I was growing up, my mom made almost everything from scratch, including these Mandarin pancakes. These days, you can buy pre-made Mandarin pancakes at the Asian grocery store, so I feel the art of making these pancakes by hand…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner Tagged With: authentic Chinese food, Moo Shu Shrimp

Chinese Black Bean Chili Sauce Recipe

May 25, 2016 by Jeanette 5 Comments

Chinese Black Bean Chili Sauce - this is my aunt's authentic recipe and is delicious served with Chinese dumplings

This Chinese Black Bean Chili Sauce is an authentic Chinese condiment that is delicious served with Chinese dumplings. My kids love Chinese dumplings and always eat them with some sort of Chinese dipping sauce. The simplest sauce I make is a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil and vinegar. I serve Chinese hot chili bean…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, sauces, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: authentic Chinese food, authentic Chinese recipe, Chinese chili sauce, Chinese hot sauce

Sous Vide Chinese Drunken Wine Chicken Recipe

February 23, 2016 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Sous Vide Chinese Drunken Wine Chicken - this is a traditional Chinese chicken recipe that is served cold, often as an appetizer. Sous vide guarantees a moist and juicy chicken

Sous Vide Chicken Drunken Wine Chicken is a modern interpretation of an authentic traditional Chinese chicken dish. I’ve been using sous vide to cook chicken over the past year and I love how moist and juicy the chicken comes out. There’s no chance of ending up with dry chicken when you use sous vide as…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, lunch, main courses Tagged With: authentic Chinese food, Chinese drunken chicken, Progressive Eats, sous vide, sous vide chicken

Stir Fry Beef and Asparagus in Oyster Sauce Recipe + 4 Tips for the Perfect Stir Fry

March 23, 2015 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Stir Fry Beef and Asparagus in Oyster Sauce + 4 Tips for the Perfect Stir Fry- this deliciously simple one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights

Learn how to make Stir-Fry Beef and Asparagus in Oyster Sauce and 4 Tips for the Perfect Stir Fry. What you’ll learn: 4 Tips for the Perfect Stir Fry Ingredients for the Perfect Stir Fry Stir Fry Beef with Oyster Sauce is a classic Chinese dish that I’ve made so many times that I don’t even…

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Filed Under: Asian, Beef, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: authentic Chinese food, authentic Chinese recipe, beef, Chinese stir fry recipe, how to stir fry, Oyster Sauce, stir-fry, stir-frying, tips on stir frying

Slow Cooker Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken Wings Recipe

February 9, 2015 by Jeanette 20 Comments

Slow Cooker Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken Wings - this authentic recipes is sweet, salty and so delicious!

Enjoy the authentic flavors of this sweet and savory Slow Cooker Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken Wings. Did any of you watch the preview episodes of Fresh Off The Boat last week? This series is based off the life of Eddie Huang, a chef and food personality, who wrote Fresh Off The Boat: A Memoir. I’ve been…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses Tagged With: Asian recipe, authentic Chinese food, Chinese recipe, Fresh Off The Boat TV series, garlic, ginger, scallion, soy sauce chicken

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