Fish Fillet with Oyster Sauce Recipe

This recipe makes 3-4 servings.

Ingredients You Will Need:

- 8 to 9 OZ of Fish Fillet (White Meat)
- Cooked Bamboo Shoot Slices
- Cooked Carrot Slices
- Snow Peas
- Straw Mushrooms
- 2 Stalks of Green Onion
- 8 Slices of Ginger
Seasonings (1):
- 1/4 TSP of Salt
- 1/2 TBSP. of Wine
- 1 TBSP. of Egg White
- 1/2 TBSP. of Cornstarch
Seasonings (2): 
- 2 TBSP. of Oyster Sauce
- 1/4 TSP. of Sugar
- 4 TBSP. of Water
- 1/2 TSP. of Cornstarch
- Few drops of Sesame Oil

Instructions: 

-1- Marinate the fish fillet with Seasonings (1) for 30 minutes.

-2- Mix all of the ingredients in Seasonings (2) together in a separate bowl. 

-3- Blanch the straw mushrooms and snow peas, drain and rinse with cold water.

-4- Heat 1 Cup of Oil to 320F, fry the fish fillet until it is almost done then drain it. Now add the vegetables and the fish that were previously cooked, along with the mixed ingredients of Seasonings (2).

-5- Stir-fry carefully and quickly until they are evenly mixed. Remove them and place onto a serving plate.

-6- Enjoy!

-5- Heat 2 TBSP. of Oil in order to stir-fry the green onion (cut into 1 inch long strips) and ginger first. 

Steamed Fish with Bean Sauce Recipe

This recipe makes 3-4 servings.

Ingredients You Will Need: 

- 1 Pomfret(about 16 oz.) or any kind of fresh fish.
- 1/2 Fermented Yellow Beans
- 1/2 TBSP. of Chopped Garlic
- 1 TSP. of Chopped Ginger
- 2 TBSP. of Chopped Green Onion
Seasonings (1): 
-1/2 TSP. of Salt
- 1 TBSP. of Cooking Wine
- A Pinch of Pepper
Seasonings (2):
- 1/2 TSP. of Hot Bean Paste
- 1 TSP. of Wine
- 1/4 TSP. of Sugar
- Few Drops of Sesame Oil

Instructions:

-1- Trim the fish, cut 2 diagonal slashes on each side. Marinate with Seasonings (1).

-2- On a platter, arrange 5 or 6 Green Onions and then place the fish onto the same platter. Steam for 15 minutes. After steaming, transfer the onions and fish to a clean platter.

-3- Chop the fermented yellow beans and stir fry the beans in 3 TBSP of oil. add the ginger and garlic into the pan and stir fry until it becomes very dry.

-4- Add Seasonings (2) and 1 TBSP. of hot oil to the same pan. Stir fry over high heat until the mixture starts to bubble and then add the green onions.

-5- Pour the sauce over the fish and serve immediately.

-6- Enjoy!

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Prayers for West, TX and Boston, MA

This is not one of my regular blog post but I thought that I would put this out there. I am praying for those that were affected by the fertilizer plant exploding in West, TX and also my prayers are going out to those that were affected by the Boston Bombing. I pray not only for the victims but their families, friends as well as those in the rescue processes in both states. As I have sat here and watched the news, I have watched two cities come together to overcome these tragedies and it gives me hope that perhaps the world is not all bad as it sometimes seems to be.
Watching the people of Boston come together, people opening their homes up for strangers who couldn't return to their hotel room, random people helping strangers who were hurt and injured during the bombing, gives me hope for the future.  My heart goes out to the victims that lost their lives to this and I feel that there were blessings that the death toll was not what it could have been. My prayers also go out to the families who have loved ones that are still in the hospitals and I wish them a quick and steady recovery.
Watching the news coverage this morning of the explosion in West, TX, my prayers and thoughts go out to that community and its inhabitants as well. Just as in Boston, this small town has come together and every person is ready to help their neighbor which again gives me hope.
Watching these two communities come together just gives me such hope that the world is not as bad, or dark, as it seems at times and that perhaps we can all come together to make it a better place, not only when tragedies such as these happen. So I applaud the people of these communities, and those that are willing to help them in any way they can. It really does give me hope for the future. Again my prayers and thoughts go out to all of the people that were affected in these tragedies.

Stir Fried Minced Shrimp Recipe

This recipe makes 3-4 servings.

Ingredients You Will Need: 

- 7 OZ of Deshelled Shrimps
- 1/3 Cup of Chopped Black Mushrooms
- 1/3 Cup of Diced Bamboo Shoot
- 2 TBSP. of Green Beans
- 1/2 Cup of Diced Egg Pancake
- 1/3 Cup of Diced White Leek
- 40G. of Dried Rice Noodle
- 12 Pieces of Lettuce Leaves
- 1/4 TSP. of Salt
- 1/2 TSP. of Cornstarch
- 3 TBSP. of Soup Stock or Water
- Pepper and Sesame Oil

Instructions: 

-1- Cut each shrimp into small cubes and marinate with the seasonings (Salt, cornstarch, soup stock/water, pepper and sesame oil) for about 10 minutes.

-2- Deep fry the rice noodle in hot oil for 6 seconds. Drain and place it on a platter and crush slightly.

-3- Heat 1/2 cup of oil to 320F. Add the shrimp and stir fry over high heat until the shrimp is cooked thoroughly and then drain.

-4- Stir fry black mushrooms, bamboo shoots, green peas, and diced egg together with 2 tablespoons of oil.

-5- Add the shrimp along with the seasonings that it has been marinating. Stir fry thoroughly and then add the diced white leaks.

-6- Turn off the heat. Mix and remove to the platter on top of the rice noodles. Serve with the lettuce leaves.

-7- Enjoy!

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Bon Bon Chicken Recipe

This recipe makes 2-3 servings.

Ingredients You Will Need: 
Ingredients (1) - 
- 1/2 Chicken
- 2 Pieces of Mung Bean Sheet
- 1 Small Cucumber
- 1 TSP. of Ginger Juice
- 2 TSP. of Mashed Garlic
Ingredients (2) - 
- 1 Stalk of Green Onion
- 2 Slices of Ginger
- 1 TBSP. of Wine
Seasonings -
- 1 TBSP. of Sesame Seed Paste
- 2 TBSP. of Water
- 2 TBSP. of Sweet Soy Sauce
- 1/2 TBSP. of Vinegar
- 1 TBSP. of Sesame Oil
- 1/2 TBSP. of Red Chili Oil
- 1/4 TSP. of Peppercorn Powder

Instructions: 

-1- Cook the chicken with 5 cups of boiling water and ingredients (2) over medium heat for about 20 minutes. Remove it and let it cool

-2- Slice the cucumber and mix it with 1/4 TSP of salt and let it stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze out any excess water and place it onto the serving plate.

-3- Cut the Mung Bean Sheets into 1 inch wide sheets. Rinse and mix them with 1/2 TSP. of Sesame Oil and then place over the cucumber.

-4- Remove the chicken bone from the chicken. Cut the meat into pieces that are 2 inches by 0.5 inches wide--about the width of a chopstick. Place the meat on top of the Mung Bean Sheets.

-5- Mix the sesame seed paste with water. Add the other sauces and then mix it with ginger and garlic. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Make sure you mix it before you serve it.

-6- Enjoy!

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Beef with Green Onion and Ginger Casserole Recipe

This recipe makes 3-4 servings.

Ingredients You Will Need:

- 9 OZ. Beef Tenderloin
- 10 OZ. of Chinese Kale (This can be found in most Asian groceries)
- 5 Stalks of Green Onions
- 10 Slices of Ginger
Seasonings (1): 
- 1/2 TBSP. of Soy Sauce
- 1 TBSP. of Cornstarch
- 1/4 TSP. of Baking Soda
- 2 TBSP. of Water
Seasonings (2): 
- 1/2 TBSP. of Soy Sauce
- 1 TBSP. of Oyster Sauce
- 1/4 TSP. of Sugar
- A Pinch of Pepper
- 4 TBSP. of Water

Instructions: 

-1- Slice the beef and marinate it in Seasonings (1) for 30 minutes.

-2- Cut the green onions into 2 inches long strips; trim the Chinese Kale, blanch and rinse it until it becomes cold from the water. Drain and then place it into a casserole dish, then heat the casserole heat over low heat.

-3- Heat a 1/2 Cup of Oil to 350F, stir-fry the beef over high heat until the beef has almost been cooked fully. Then remove.

-4- Stir-fry the green onions and ginger until they become brown. Add the beef and stir evenly while pouring Seasonings (2) into the casserole dish.

-5- Cover and bring it to a boil over high heat. Serve hot.

-6- Enjoy!

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Stewed Beef with Tomato Sauce Recipe

This recipe makes 3-4 servings.

Ingredients You Will Need:

- 20 OZ. of Beef Brisket
- 1 Onion
- 2 Tomatoes
- 3 Slices of Ginger
- 6 Garlic Cloves
- 2 TBSP. of Wine
- 5 TBSP. of Soy Sauce
- 2 TSP. of Sugar
- 4 Cups of Hot Water
- 2 TBSP. of Tomato Paste

Instructions:

-1- Cut the beef into 1 inch cubes. Boil it in water for 30 seconds and then drain.

-2- Shred the onion into 0.5 inch strips; remove the skin from the tomatoes and cut them into cubes; crush the garlic gloves.

-3- Heat 2 Tablespoons of oil to fry the garlic and the ginger. Add the onion and stir fry over low heat until the onion has become soft.

-4- Add the tomatoes and the beef. Stir-fry again. Add the wine, soy sauce, sugar, and the hot water. Bring to a boil and then let it simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender. (You may add another tomato at this last part if you would like taste tomato.)

-5- Stir-fry tomato paste with 2 Tablespoons of oil. When it has become shiny and add it to the beef. Cook for a while then serve.

-6- Enjoy!

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