Chicken Shu Mai (Siu Mai) is a popular dim sum item. Learn how to make chicken shu mai with this quick and amazing recipe that is better than the” Main Land- China” Ingredients for making the Chicken Siu-mai 1/2 lb boneless and skinless chicken thigh, ground 8 peeled and de veined medium shrimp, diced intoContinue reading “Chef’s Nectar, “Chicken Siu- Mai””
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Chef’s Nectar, “Malpua Rabdi” Awesome Dessert !
Ingredients for Batter 1 cup all purpose flour or 125 grams 1 teaspoon fennel seeds – kept whole or crushed 3 to 4 green cardamoms – crushed or ⅓ teaspoon cardamom powder 3 pinches baking soda or ⅛ teaspoon baking soda½ cup water or 125 ml water or add as required 3 tablespoon khoya (mawaContinue reading “Chef’s Nectar, “Malpua Rabdi” Awesome Dessert !”
“Thai Coconut Soup with Shrimps, (Tom Kha Goong)”
Ingredients for making the Tom Kha Goong 3 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth, low sodium 2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger 1 stalk lemongrass, cut in half lengthwise (or 1 Tbsp lemongrass paste) 1-2 tsp red curry paste (according to taste) 2 Tbsp fish sauce 1 can (15oz.) light coconut milk 1 cup shitake mushrooms, slicedContinue reading ““Thai Coconut Soup with Shrimps, (Tom Kha Goong)””
“Teriyaki Chicken with Sticky Rice”
Ingredients for making the Teriyaki Chicken 1 1/4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes 1 Tbsp Sesame oil 2 tbsp kikkoman soy sauce 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp mirin 2 tbsp Sake 1 1/2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 1/4 tsp sesame oil (optional) 2 tsp peeled andContinue reading ““Teriyaki Chicken with Sticky Rice””
Sichuan Dumpling in Hot & Numbing Sauce
Ingredients for making the Dumplings For the Dumplings 1 pound ground pork shoulder 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp finely ground white pepper 1 1/2 ounces minced scallions or Chinese chives (about 2 scallions) 2 tsp minced fresh garlic (about 2 medium cloves) 2 tsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry 40 thinContinue reading “Sichuan Dumpling in Hot & Numbing Sauce”
“Mediterranean Stuffed Wine Leaves”
Ingredients for making the stuffed wine leaves Stuffing for wine leaves 2 cups vegetable stock or purified water 1 cup brown rice 1 tsp salt or as per taste 1/3 cup grated radish 1/3 cup chopped scallions or green onions 1/2 cup minced celery 3/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 2 tbsp olive oil 2Continue reading ““Mediterranean Stuffed Wine Leaves””
Chef’s Nectar, ‘ Quinoa & Avocado Salad”
Ingredients for making the Qunioa Salad 250gms butternut squash, chopped into small chunks 2 tbsp Olive oil or rapeseed oil 120gms pack thin-stemmed broccoli, cut into small pieces 250gms pouch cooked quinoa small handful coriander, leaves picked and chopped small handful mint, leaves picked and chopped 4 spring onions, finely sliced on an angle 50gmsContinue reading “Chef’s Nectar, ‘ Quinoa & Avocado Salad””
Pan Seared Salmon with wilted Spinach & mushroom in Bearnaise Sauce
Ingredients for making the Pan Seared Salmon Ingredients for Bearnaise Sauce Making of Bearnaise Sauce Potato mash Method of making the Salmon Please note Please have a look on the bearnaise recipes, you can prepare the sauce in advance and use as required. enjoy this fabulous dish with your love ones.
Chef’s Nectar, ” Grilled Chicken with sherry shallots”
Ingredients for making the Grilled Chicken with sherry shallots 1 tbsp olive oil 1 to 2 shallots, thinly sliced to yield a heaping 1/4 cup kosher salt and pepper to taste 1 pcs chicken breast 2 to 3 Roma tomatoes, diced to yield 1 cup 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2/3 cup Sherry, such as Harvey’sContinue reading “Chef’s Nectar, ” Grilled Chicken with sherry shallots””
Chef’s Nectar, ” Focaccia Bread”
Ingredients of making the focaccia Bread 6¼ cups bread flour (30 oz. or 850g) 2¼ tsp. active dry yeast (from one ¼-oz. packet) Pinch of sugar 2 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. kosher salt 5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for greasing and drizzling Flaky sea salt 100 gms red yellow bellContinue reading “Chef’s Nectar, ” Focaccia Bread””
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