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Chinese Vegetable Dishes

Stir-Fried Spinach with Tofu

Recipe By : Joanne Hush, Classic Chinese Cooking
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:10

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 clove garlic -- minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 pound firm tofu -- in 1/2" cubes
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry

Directions

Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach. Remove any tough stems. Place a wok over medium-high heat. When it begins to smoke, add the peanut oil and the garlic. Stir briefly, then add the spinach and salt. Stir-fry just until the spinach is wilted. about 1 minute. Gently stir in the tofu and sprinkle with rice wine. Cook until the tofu is heated through, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Tofu, Cashews, and Vegetables

Recipe By : Joanne Hush, Classic Chinese Cooking
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:30

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon hot bean sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sweet bean sauce
  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 carrot -- in 1/2" cubes
  • 1 zucchini -- in 1/2" cubes
  • 2 1/2 ounces bamboo shoots -- in 1/2" cubes
  • 8 ounces tofu -- in 1/2" cubes
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas
  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews

Directions

Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Stir to dissolve the sugar and cornstarch and set aside.

Place a wok over medium-high heat. When it begins to smoke, add the peanut oil, then the carrot. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Add teh zucchini, bamboo shoots, tofu, and peas; stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir in the cashews. Pour in the sauce and stir until it thickens, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Vegetable Fried Rice

Recipe By : Joanne Hush, Classic Chinese Cooking
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:20

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 eggs -- lightly beaten
  • 1 carrot -- in 1/2" cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper -- in 1/2" cubes
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cups cold cooked rice

Directions

Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Mix to blend well and set aside.

Place a small skillet over medium heat. When it begins to smoke, add 2 tablespoons of peanut oil and the lightly beaten eggs. Stir until the eggs are firm but moist. Transfer the eggs from the skillet to a small bowl and break them into small curds. Set aside.

Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the carrot and boil 1 minute. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain again and reserve.

Place a wok over medium-high heat. When it begins to smoke, add the remaining 1/4 cup of peanut oil and the garlic. Stir briefly. Add the carrots, celery, red pepper, and peas. Stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in the rice and stir-fry 1 minute. Pour in the sauce and cook until the rice is heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve hot.


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