Chinese Crullers

1 loaf frozen bread doughOil for deep fryingThaw the bread dough overnight in the refrigerator. About 1 hour before using, remove it from the refrigerator and tear the dough into about 20 pieces. ...

Yip Jai (Steamed Dumplings)

12 ti leaves for wrappingOilDough 2 pounds sweet rice flour 3 1/3 cups waterFilling (Sweet) 2 cups grated fresh coconut 1 cup chopped peanutsFilling (Salty) 2 cups chopped char siu 1 c ...

Jin Dui (Chinese Sesame Balls)

Makes about 3 dozen.6 ounces sweet potatoes 1 1/2 cups glutinous rice flour 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup hot water 10 ounces red bean paste 2/3 c ...

Hou See Soong

4 ounces dried oysters 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 inch piece ginger, peeled and minced 1/2 pound ground pork 2 large dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked, finely diced 1/4 cup minced bamboo shoots, ...

Chinese Sticky Cake

1 tablespoon flour 2 eggs, with whites and yolks separated 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups glutinous rice flour 1/3 cup milk 1 cup dried fruits (your choice), pitted if nece ...

Chinese Scallion Circles (T'sung Yu Ping)

These come from northern China, where it is one of the very few breads that is not steamed.3 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoo ...

Chinese Mixed Pickles

Pickling Liquid3 cups granulated sugar3 cups white vinegar1 1/2 cups water1 1/2 teaspoons saltCombine all ingredients in 3-quart saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid boils. ...

Jade Stir-Fry with Cashews or Almonds

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided2 cloves garlic, halved1/4 cup raw cashews or whole blanched almonds8 cups assorted vegetables, thinly sliced*1 cup water3 tablespoons soy ...