A super simple and refreshing appetizer. Sliced ripe pear with slices of Emmentaler or Jarlsberg or other Swiss cheese.
This is the classic Chinese dumpling, loosely based on the recipe of Ben Wang – Burlington’s own master dumpling maker. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture. I guess I will have to make them again soon so I can. Oh, too bad! Makes 50 or so 2 cups Napa cabbage, sliced finely and chopped […]
Vietnam meet Thailand in these mouth pleasures. Makes 30. For this recipe, you will need a steamer basket of some kind. A simple collapsible steamer basket will do. Alternatively, you can get a bamboo or stainless steamer at an Asian market. Mix in medium bowl: 1 block tofu, broken or cut into small pieces ¼ […]
Makes 30. For this recipe, you will need a steamer basket of some kind. A simple collapsible steamer basket will do. Alternatively, you can get a bamboo or stainless steamer at an Asian market. Mix in medium bowl 16 ounces shrimp, raw, peeled and chopped finely 1 can water chestnuts, minced 1 T finely grated […]
HAPPY YEAR OF THE DRAGON Last year I cooked up a storm for Chinese New Year. This year I was busy doing other things (see next post). Chinese New Year menu: Steamed Pork Buns aka Banh Bao Steamed Dumplings with Shrimp and Pork Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce Fresh Vietnamese Summer Rolls Hoisin Sesame Dipping Sauce Spring […]
I just LOVE this! ¼ pineapple, chopped (about 1 ½ cups) 1 avocado 1 T red onion or scallion, chopped Handful of cilantro Juice of ½ lime (or more if it’s not particularly juicy) ¼ t sea salt ½ chili (optional) Put it all in the blender, push the button and you’re done. […]
Makes about 25 small bao. Vietnamese Banh Bao usually include a quail egg and Vietnamese sausage. My easy recipe has a simple meat and mushroom filling and is similar to some of the Chinese Bao Zi I’ve had, but my family enjoys saying “Banh Bao” so that’s what we call them. I make them small […]
Makes 30. For this recipe, you will need a steamer basket of some kind. A simple collapsible steamer basket will do. Alternatively, you can get a bamboo or stainless steamer at an Asian market. Mix in medium bowl: 12 ounces shrimp, raw, peeled and coarsely chopped 4 ounces ground pork 12 water chestnuts, minced 1 […]
This recipe can be prepared a day or two in advance. If there is any left over, use it in a stir fry or on noodles. Mix in small sauce pan: ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 ½ t sugar or honey ¼ cup water Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring […]
Makes about 30. I like to make two versions of these delicious healthy rolls, both are equally popular: the Traditional Pork and Shrimp and the sweet and tangy Mango Jicama. Make sure you give yourself lots of time for rolling, or invite your friends to help. Prep: Boil, strain and let cool 1 package of […]