Char Siu (Chinese BBQ pork) is probably the one thing I think of when someone says “Chinese food”. I never knew that the red colour comes from food dye – I always assumed there was an ingredient that gave it that red colour. Still, I opted to use the dye as it looks so much more appealing!
Best cooked over an open flame but if you’re roasting it in the oven, try to char the outside a little if you can – it really adds to the flavour.
Chicken noodle soup is easy to make. Its quick, simple, and you can add almost anything to make awesome comfort food.
I adapted this marinade from Yángròuchuà n, Mongolian lamb skewers. The intense cumin and chilli aromas work perfectly with lamb. The taste is intense; aromatic and spicy, similar to Padang Sate. This marinade can be used on any kind of lamb – shoulder, cut into strips for stir-frying, lamb skewers, lamb chops or cutlets or even rack. It’s fucking delicious.
Mapo Tofu (Má pó dòu fÇ”) actually translates to “Pock-marked old-lady tofu” … Trufax! I have only had this at a few (albeit, Japanese) restaurants in Australia. Obviously they cater for the Western palate, but I know that the original Chinese dish should be spicy. So spicy, in fact, that my Chinese friends tell me my lips should be numb!! (I was told to use “Doubanjiang ” fermented chili paste)
Kacang Panjang Kecap (Beans in Sweet Soy) is an easy dish to prepare, and a great way to prepare beans. The Kecap Manis blends well with the garlic to create a soft, sweet taste that is great in contrast to spicy curry dishes.