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Post by Ali on Sept 10, 2011 13:44:38 GMT 1
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Post by Ali on Sept 10, 2011 14:05:38 GMT 1
A recipe.........
Chile paste adds heat to this stir-fry with Chinese cabbage (also called Napa Cabbage or by its Chinese name, Sui Choy) and green onions. Ingredients:
1 pound Chinese Cabbage (also called Napa Cabbage or Sui Choy) 1 large garlic clove 2 green onion (spring onions) 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil, for stir-frying 2 - 3 teaspoons chile paste, according to taste 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine, dry sherry, or white wine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce, optional 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed in 4 teaspoons water
Preparation: 1. Rinse the cabbage and pat dry. Remove the leaves and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Finely chop the garlic. Rinse the green onion and cut into 1-inch lengths. 2. Heat the wok and add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the chile paste. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the garlic. Stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant, and then add the cabbage. 3. Stir-fry the cabbage for 1 minute, splashing with the rice wine or dry sherry and stirring in the salt. 4. Add the water. Turn down the heat, cover, and simmer the cabbage for 3 minutes. 5. Turn the heat back to medium-high. Stir in the sugar and green onion. Stir in the soy sauce if desired. 6. Push the cabbage to the sides of the wok. Give the cornstarch and water mixture a quick stir and add it in the middle, stirring quickly to thicken. Cook briefly to mix everything together. Serve hot.
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Post by Madame Moorhen on Sept 11, 2011 7:16:07 GMT 1
Ahhhh it is Chinese Leaves then, rather than a kind of Chinese cabbage like Pak Choi/Bok Choi etc. Funny cos it doesn't look anything remotely like that at this stage. Keith will be pleased!
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