Happy Chinese New Year

Year of the Black Water Snake
Chinese New Year 2013

The SNAKE

Thoughtful, Wise, Shrewd, Intuitive, Guarded, Independent, Sometimes Lazy.

The Snake is the master seducer of the Chinese Zodiac. Always well-liked, Snakes are sociable yet introverted as well as intuitive and blessed with a keen aptitude for business. Although Snakes may not consider money that important, their luck and tendency to be a bit tight with their purse strings ensure they will have more money than they need. Snakes are far more mentally active than they are physically. They tend to analyze events before joining in. Overall Snakes have reserved dispositions and probing minds that make intellectual pursuits far more attractive to them than physical activity.
At their core, Snakes are a little insecure, and can be very jealous and possessive, which can estrange both their friends and family. Despite their imperfections, Snakes can be alluring, munificent and loving. Snakes tend to trust their own intuition over the advice of others.
While sometimes they are seen as lazy, Snakes will work very hard when the need arises. They are not quitters and expect the same commitment from their partners in any venture.
Snakes could often be a little less arrogant, and develop a stronger sense of self.

Source: Accesschinese.com

Carne Asada

Carne Asada

Ingredients
Beef skirt 1 lb [sliced thin]
Cilantro 2 tbsp
Orange juice 2 oz
Tequila 1 tbsp
Olive oil 1 tbsp

Less Sodium Soy Sauce 4 tbsp
Chili Garlic Sauce 1 tsp
Premium Oyster Flavored Sauce 1 tbsp
Sesame Oil (Pure) 1 tsp

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well.
2. Marinate beef for two hours or overnight.
3. Grill on high heat according to preference.
4. Serve with flour tortillas and pico de gallo.

Source: Lee Kum Kee

Spare Ribs in Black Bean Garlic Saude

Cooking Method: Steam  
Serving Size: 4 
Preparation Time: 5   mins
Cooking Time: 15   mins

Beginner's

Chef Recommendation

Ingredients
Spare rib (s)450 g [cut into pieces]
Corn starch1 tbsp
Oil1 tbsp
Green onion(s) [shredded, for garnish]
Chili [Red, shredded, for garnish]

Black Bean Garlic Sauce 2 1/2 tbsp
Sugar 1 tsp

Tag: Spare Ribs, Black Bean Garlic Sauce

Source: LEE KUM KEE

CHINESE PORK FRIED RICE

• 4 c. boiled rice, cold
• 4 chopped scallions
• 1/4 head chopped Chinese cabbage
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp. oil
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 lb. pork, diced
• Salt & pepper
• 1/2 tsp. MSG
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 c. chopped parsley

 

1. Prepare all ingredients and make sure they are within easy reach.

2. In the wok heat oil to high temperature (just below sizzling).

3. Cook pork until no longer pink.

4. Add scallions and rice, stirring.

5. When well heated, add cabbage and stir fry five minutes.

6. Add ginger, pork and seasoning. Stir well.

7. Make hole in center of mixture and add eggs.

8. Stir fry 3 minutes and mix into rice.

9. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot at once.