So as it turns out, Chinese New Year is a two week long celebration! Who knew? I spent this past weekend in San Francisco with a couple of girlfriends, and Chinatown was hosting it’s annual Chinese New Year Parade. This two week long celebration is just perfect for me, because, as you may remember, our … Continue reading
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Chinese Steamed Pearl Balls
Chinese Steamed Pearl Balls Zhēnzhū Qiú Present steamed pearl balls with a quick stir-fried green vegetable or a salad for a nice lunch. Ground chicken thigh or turkey can be substituted for the pork. In Cantonese, this dumpling is called jun jiu kao. Makes about 24 balls, serving 6 to 8 as a snack ¾ … Continue reading
Baby Bok Choi with Garlic and Shrimp
More from Jenn’s Chinese New Year Party! And more for all you shrimp lovers. This one made me SO EXCITED to grow bok choi this spring. It’s usually one of the first things we have ready. –Katie Baby Bok Choy with Garlic and Shrimp Ingredients: 4 oz. bok choy mui/baby bok choi (cleaned and rinsed) … Continue reading
Chinese Sticky Rice
Chinese Sticky Rice Ingredients: 4 cups sweet rice 2 cups jasmine rice 25 Chinese dried shiitake mushrooms 6 Chinese sausages (lop chong) 1 pound lean Chinese barbecued pork, store-bought 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 5 cups low sodium chicken stock 3 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 cup chopped scallions 1 cup chopped … Continue reading
Happy Shrimp Stir Fry
We attended a wonderful Chinese New Year Celebration last night at the home of our friend, neighbor, and Marty’s CSA member, Jenn Atkinson. Lots of delicious Chinese food was served! Here’s one recipe, courtesy of Jenn. More coming soon! Happy Shrimp Stir Fry Ingredients For the sauce (mix together in a bowl) 2 teaspoons sugar … Continue reading
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