The Ultimate Chinese Cookbook: The Best Chinese Recipes Book Ever (8 page)

Makes:
                       4 to 6 Servings

Total Prep Time:
      30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Pound of Pork, Ground
  

• 2 Tbsp. of Cornstarch
  

• ½ A Bunch of Cilantro Leaves, Chopped Finely
  

• 3 Tbsp. of Soy Sauce
  

• 2 Tbsp. of Sugar, White
  

• 2 Tbsp. of Garlic, Minced
  

• 2 Tbsp. of Ginger, Fresh and Minced
  

• 2 Eggs, Large In Size and Beaten
  

• 6 Cups of Water
  

• 2 Pounds of Winter Melon, Chinese Style and Cut Into Small Cubes
  

• 3 Slices of Ginger, Fresh
  

• 1 Tbsp. of Salt
  

• 1 Tbsp. of Sugar, White
  

DIRECTIONS:

1. Carefully sprinkle your pork, cornstarch, minced ginger, sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic and chopped cilantro leaves into a medium sized mixing bowl. Then using your hands mix together all of your ingredients until the mixture itself becomes sticky and is evenly blended together.
   

2. In a large sized soup pan bring together your remaining ingredients over high heat. Bring your liquid mixture to a rolling bowl before reducing the heat. Let your mixture simmer for at least 5 minutes.
   

3. While your liquids are cooking, use your hands to roll your meat mixture into small teaspoon sized balls. Then slowly and carefully drop your meatballs into the simmering soup. Allow the soup to simmer for at least 8 to 10 minutes or until the meatballs have fully cooked.
   

4. Remove from heat and ladle the soup into soup bowls and serve immediately.
   

Chinese Style Corn Soup

This is yet another relatively easy and delicious soup recipe that you can make whenever you are feeling lazy. With its authentic Chinese flavor, this is one Chinese soup recipe that you are soon going to fall in love with.

Makes:
                       4 to 6 Servings

Total Prep Time:
      25 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 5 Cups of Chicken Broth
  

• 1, 14 Ounce Can of Corn, Cream Style
  

• ¼ Cup of Butter, Slightly Melted
  

• 1 Stalk of Celery, Chopped Into Small Pieces
  

• 1 Onion, Medium In Size and Chopped Into Small Pieces
  

• 1 ½ Tbsp. of Flour, All Purpose
  

• 1 tsp. of Nutmeg, Ground
  

• 1 Egg, Large In Size and Beaten
  

• Dash of Salt and Pepper For Taste
  

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat up your chicken broth in a medium to large sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir in your can or corn and let your mixture come to a rolling boil, making sure that you stir occasionally as it heats. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
   

2. Using a separate medium to large sized skillet, pour your butter into it and let it melt completely over low to medium heat. Once the butter is fully melted, add in your chopped celery and onions and sauté until they are tender and the onions are translucent. This should only take about 5 minutes.
   

3. Then add in your flour and continuing cooking for another 2 minutes. Add in the rest of your ingredients except for your egg into the mixture and stir vigorously to avoid clumping and to ensure even mixing. Pour this mixture into your saucepan with your broth and whisk to blend everything together.
   

4. Allow your soup to simmer for 2 more minutes.
   

5. Then add in your egg slowly as your stir your soup so that you have long strands of egg evenly distributed throughout your soup. Season with some more salt and pepper for taste and remove from heat. Serve immediately and enjoy.
   

Classic BBQ Short Pork Ribs

This is one classic dish that I am a fan of and that I want you to experience for yourself at least once. These ribs are unlike anything you have ever tasted before. They are extremely tangy and extremely tasty. You will surely want to make them more than once.

Makes:
                       4 Pounds of Ribs

Total Prep Time:
      25 Hours and 15 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 Pounds of Spareribs, Pork
  

Ingredients for Marinade:

• 3 Tbsp. of Soy Sauce, Light
  

• 3 Tbsp. of Soy Sauce, Dark
  

• 1/3 Cup of Hoisin Sauce
  

• 1 Tbsp. of Ketchup
  

• 1 Tbsp. of Rice Vinegar
  

• 2 tsp. of Brown Sugar, Packed
  

• ½ tsp. of Five Spices, Chinese Style
  

• 2 Cloves of Garlic, Chopped Finely
  

• ¼ Cup of Honey, Raw
  

• ½ Cup of Water, Boiling
  

DIRECTIONS:

1. The first thing that you will want to do is prepare your ribs by removing any membrane upon them with a sharp paring knife and then to cut each rib individually. Set the ribs aside for later use.
   

2. Next mix together your soy sauces, ketchup, vinegar, chopped up garlic, packed brown sugar and hoisin sauce until everything is evenly combined.
   

3. Using this sauce as your marinade, smother your ribs in the sauce and place into your fridge to marinate overnight.
   

4. The next day preheat your oven to 350 degrees. While your oven is heating up combine your boiling water and honey together until evenly mixed.
   

5. Then using a shallow roasting pan, add at least a ½ of an inch of water into it. Place this pan onto the lower rack of your oven. Take another shallow roasting pan and place your marinated ribs into it. Place this pan on the top rack of your oven.
   

6. Let your pork cook in your oven for at least 50 to 60 minutes. While your ribs are cooking rub them over with your water and honey mixture a few times.
   

7. After cooking remove your ribs from the oven and set them to cool slightly. Serve while still warm and enjoy.
   

Healthy Chinese Style Eggplant in Sweet Garlic Sauce

This is one recipe that people who are health conscious should certainly try. The eggplant is not only incredibly tender, but smothered with sweet garlic sauce that will leave you drooling for more. This recipe is relatively easy to put together and will come out tasting amazing.

Makes:
                       4 Servings

Total Prep Time:
      30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 5 Eggplants, Asian Style and Cut Into Small Wedges
  

• ½ Cup of Vegetable Broth
  

• 1 Tbsp. of Sesame Oil
  

• 2 Green Onions, Finely Sliced and Both White and Green Parts Separated
  

• 1 Piece of Ginger, Fresh, 1 Inch In Length, Peeled and Grated
  

• 3 Cloves of Garlic, Minced and Crushed
  

• 1 Red Chili, Fresh and Sliced
  

• 3 Tbsp. of Soy Sauce
  

• 2 Tbsp. of Rice Vinegar
  

• 1 ½ Tbsp. of Brown Sugar
  

• 1 Tbsp. of Cornstarch
  

• Some Toasted Sesame Seeds, For Garnish Only
  

• Thai Style Holy Basil, For Garnish and Optional
  

• 1 Tbsp. of Peanut Oil Cooked Rice, For Serving
  

DIRECTIONS:

1. Using a large sized wok, heat it up over high heat. Add your peanut oil into it and coat your pan evenly with the oil. Once the work is hot enough add in a single layer of your eggplant. Cook your eggplant, making sure to toss it gently as you do so for at least 2 to 3 minutes.
   

2. Once your eggplant has cooked remove it from your wok and set aside. Then add some more peanut oil back into your wok and add in your parts of your green onions, garlic, chili and ginger. Cook them up, making sure to toss them gently as you do so. Allow them to cook at least 2 minutes.
   

3. While they are cooking use a medium to large bowl and mix together your brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and cornstarch until evenly combined. Add this mixture along with your broth back into your wok and continue cooking until your sauce has thickened in consistency and there are no more lumps in the mixture. This process should take about 3 to 5 minutes at most.
   

4. Next add your eggplant back into your work and toss roughly to coat it in your mixture. Remove from heat and serve alongside a bed of rice and garnished with basil and sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy.
   

Vegetarian Style Egg Foo Young

This is a classic Chinese dish with a vegetarian twist on it and this twist is one that you are going to certainly love. This is a relatively easy dish to make and will certainly leave you and your family craving for more.

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