Chinese Foods: Ginger Soy Steamed Fish

This recipe comes from cookbook author Farina Kingsley, and is one of the new recipes from her recently launched cookbook app "Farina's Asian Pantry." She says: "A popular technique in Cantonese cooking, steaming is a delicious and healthy way of preparing fish and it keeps the meat flavourful and moist. I enjoy serving this simplistic dish family style with Minced Chicken in Lettuce Cups" 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs or 4 (6 oz) sea bass or halibut filets

1/4 cup green onions, white parts only, finely sliced on the bias

3 tablespoons cilantro leaves

2 tablespoons canola oil

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Sauce:

2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely sliced into slivers

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 teaspoon oyster sauce

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

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Chnese Food: Braised-Tofu

Tofu is extremely versatile – it can be stir-fried, deep-fried, or even baked. If you're a fan of tofu, you'll be sure to find something to inspire you in these recipes.

1. Braised Tofu

Zhangguying Style Braised Tofu in a Bowl with Chopsticks

Chunks of medium firm tofu (you can substitute soft) are braised with shiitake mushrooms and other vegetables in a simple but flavorful sauce with soy sauce, sugar and chicken stock. Feel free to substitute Japanese edamame beans instead of snap peas if desired.

Here's a great way to enjoy a Chinese culinary staple. In this recipe medium or soft tofu and vegetables are braised in a simple, flavorful mixture of soy sauce,stock and sugar, with a splash of Asian sesame oil added at the end.

Ingredients:

1 pkg (14oz) House Premium or Organic Tofu, Medium or Soft

4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked

5 white mushrooms, canned

1 large carrot, cooked

2 green onions

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

2 Tbsp frozen snap peas or edamame

5 slices ginger root

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sugar

1/2 cup chicken stock

1 tsp cornstarch (mix with 1 Tbsp water as paste)

1/2 tsp sesame oil

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