Almond Float (Chinese)

This is sometimes served as a dessert in Chinese restaurants.2 tablespoons unflavored gelatine1 1/4 cups water, divided3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon almond extract 1 (16 ...

Chocolate Ginger Lychees

1 (20 ounce) can whole peeled lychees2 ounces preserved candied ginger6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate1 tablespoon vegetable shorteningDrain lychees. Spread lychees round side up betwe ...

Deep-Fried Wonton Cookies (Teem Gok)

1 1/2 cups chopped prunes or dried apples1 cup chopped dried apricots1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar1 1/2 cups flaked coconut1 cup chopped almonds24 wonton skinsVegetable oilMix ...

Chinese Glazed Fruit

3/4 cup cold water1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltPeanut or vegetable oil2 medium apples, pared and cut into eighths2 firm medium bananas ...

Toffee Apples (China)

2 medium green cooking apples1 cup all-purpose flour2 cups water3 teaspoons sesame oil3 cups vegetable oil2 cups granulated sugar2 tablespoons sesame seedsCold waterIce cubesPare apples, cut ...

Almond Custard with Litchis (Hsing-Jen-Tou-Fu ? China)

3/4 cup water1/4 cup granulated sugar1 envelope unflavored gelatine1 cup milk1 teaspoon almond extract2 (11 ounce) cans litchis, with syrupHeat water, sugar ...