MAKING 1. In a medium sized bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well using a spoon. SERVING 2. Transfer on to dip bowl and serve with fried starters or momos. - 22.8415

GETTING READY 1. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas. 2. To a food processor add the chicken, lime juice, five-spice powder and soy sauce and pulse until well blended. 3. Add the pork mince, chilli and coriander and pulse again. 4. Season with salt and freshly... - 42.3461

1. First make the sauce. Spread the onion out on kitchen paper and leave to dry for 30 minutes. Then halffill a wok with oil and heat to 190°C/375°F. Fry the onion in batches until crisp and golden, turning all the time. Drain on kitchen paper. 2. Mix... - 38.7521

MAKING 1. In an electric mixer, combine peanuts with chilli powder, lemon juice and garlic. Grind till coarse in texture. 2. Add sesame oil and grind once. 3. Gradually add oil in a thin stream and blend till smooth. 4. Season with soy sauce, as... - 33.3965

MAKING 1) For the dip, in a pan, add coconut and water and slowly boil while stirring. 2) Add in the chilli powder, cumin and coriander, then the garlic and peanut butter. 3) Without boiling, allow to cook for 5 minutes while stirring. Take off the heat and... - 42.7421

GETTING READY 1) Clean and rinse the prawns thoroughly. MAKING 2) In a pan, poach the prawns in salted boiling water for 1 minute. 3) Then remove from heat and leave the prawns in the hot water for another 1 to 2 minutes. 4) Remove the prawns, drain well and... - 44.3155

Serve up this Crispy Cha Hsia with some savory sauces as a snack or an appetizer to your guests at a party and tell me if they've enjoyed it ! Your suggestions for Cha Hsia are welcome ! - 38.6081

Cut the bean curd into small cubes and divide among individual serving bowls. Add chilled water, so that the bean curd cubes are floating. Arrange the garlic, ginger, mint and leek decoratively on a small serving dish. Combine all the ingredients for the... - 29.0501

Put the pepper halves into a large saucepan and just cover with water. Bring to the boil and blanch the peppers for 5 minutes. Drain and set them aside while you make the filling. Put the beef, onion, garlic, soy sauce, chilli powder and sesame seeds into a... - 39.0726

1. Trim the monkfish and cut into 2.5cm/1 in thick medallions. Place in a dish and add the ginger, garlic and soy sauce. Mix lightly and leave to marinate for 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce. Combine the soy sauce, vinegar and sugar in a... - 36.0418

1. Soak 12 wooden skewers in cold water for 10 minutes to prevent them from burning. 2. Divide the prawns (shrimp), scallops, spring onions (scallions), (bell) pepper and baby corn cobs into 12 portions and thread on to the skewers. Cover the ends with foil... - 39.2706

MAKING 1) In a bowl, mix together onion flakes, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. 2) Leave the mixture for 15 minutes to incorporate the flavour. 3) Fold in the fish, mustard, parsley and salt. Mix well. 4) Shape the mixture into two 2 inch... - 41.2029

1. Prepare CONDIMENTS. 2. Combine DIPPING SAUCE ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 seconds, then remove from heat. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined wire strainer into a small heat-resistant cup. (A pyrex custard cup... - 36.7523

MAKING 1) In a food processor, grind or chop together the shrimps, fish, almonds and bacon. 2) Blend in the salt, soy sauce, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of oil. 3) Using 2 tablespoon for each, shape the mixture into flat patties. 4) In a skillet heat the... - 38.7975

1. Place the Chinese cabbage leaves on top of one another. Cut them lengthways into quarters and then across into thin shreds. 2. Place the shredded Chinese cabbage leaves in a bowl. Add the spring onions, ginger, water chestnuts, pork, five-spice powder,... - 36.6248

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to (240°C/475°F/ Gas 9). 2. Choose pork ideally in one piece. 3. With kitchen paper dry the skin and make sure that it is free from hairs. 4. Rub the meat all over with the salt and five-spice powder, then leave to stand for at... - 38.482

GETTING READY 1) In a bowl of boiling water, dip the peanuts for about 2 minutes. 2) Remove the peanut skin after draining water. Transfer the peanuts over paper towel to dry. 3) Make 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes from the chicken. MAKING 4) In a wok or a large deep... - 47.0576

Put the split peas and rice into a large bowl and just cover with water. Set aside to soak overnight. Drain, then put the mixture into a blender. Grind until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the garlic, spring onions (scallions), onion... - 37.6626

GETTING READY 1) Slice and cut thin slices of lamb, retaining some fat. 2) Soak some vermicelli. 3) Roll up the slices and arrange on a plate. MAKING 4) In individual plates, arrange the bean curd, and place the soaked vermicelli. 5) Arrange all dips and... - 45.3061

GETTING READY 1. In a bowl, sift the flour, corn flour and a pinch of salt. Separately, in a jug beat the eggs, 1 tablespoon of the oil and 4 ounces water until smooth. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and gradually pour in the liquid, stirring,... - 44.0403

GETTING READY 1) Remove the skin and debone the chicken, discard skin and bone. 2) Pound the chicken as thin as possible between 2 sheets of parchment paper. 3) Cut chicken in 2 inch cubes. 4) Cut 4 inch squares of parchment paper or aluminium... - 44.802

GETTING READY 1.To begin prepare the steak for marination, clean and cut the steak into small bite size cubes. 2. In a small bowl place the steak cubes and add the wine, 2 tablespoons of oil, soy sauce and garlic. Mix well. 3. Allow the steak to marinate for... - 39.5579

GETTING READY 1) Place the peppers in the bowl and pour boiling water over them. 2) Let it stand for 5 minutes, then drain and cool. MAKING 3) In a bowl, mix together the beef, soy sauce, salt, chilli peppers, onions and garlic. 4) Stuff the peppers halves... - 42.7972

To prepare 1. Prepare seafood first. Shrimp: Shell and devein, but leave tail and shell segment closest to tail intact. Diagonally cut off a portion of tail and force out moisture with edge of knife. Make 4 or 5 deep crosswise cuts in belly and gently... - 45.3998

MAKING 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, egg yolks and milk. 2. Use a wire whisk to beat into a smooth batter. 3. Season with salt and pepper. FINALIZING 4. In a small grease free bowl, whisk the whites to soft peaks. 5. Fold into the batter. 6.... - 47.5571

1. Cut squid into 1cm rings, cut fish into 3cm pieces; shell and devein prawns, leaving tails intact. 2. Cut onion into 4 wedges; separate wedges into pieces 3 or 4 layers thick, secure with toothpicks. 3. Just before serving, whisk eggs and the water... - 42.0489

1. Remove wing tips from chicken; reserve for another use. Cut chicken in half at second joint. Score each chicken piece twice. 2. Combine chicken, five-spice powder, honey, peanut oil, garlic, ginger and sesame oil in large bowl. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours... - 31.6084

GETTING READY 1) Rinse the chicken thoroughly and pat dry with kitchen paper. MAKING 2) In a saucepan or pot, bring the water to a rolling boil, then gently place the chicken in water with breast-side up. 3) Then add the spring onion knots, ginger and rice... - 44.5731

GETTING READY 1. To prepare the bean sprouts wash and drain them. 2. Cut the vegetables into fine shreds roughly the same size as the bean sprouts. MAKING 3. In a pan heat the oil and stir-fry the vegetables for about 1 minute. 4. Add the salt, sugar, soy... - 45.999

GETTING READY 1) Pinch off the shrimps’ legs, several at a time. Once done, bend the shrimps back and snap off the sharp pieces of shell which are just above the tail. Remove the shell and throw it away. With a sharp paring knife, make a shallow incision... - 46.8929