The key to this recipe is simple: Don't overcook the eggs or the shrimp, which, if overdone, can become rubbery in texture. The eggs are ready as soon as they're set, and the shrimp is cooked once its uniformly pink and opaque. Serve over steamed rice.
Cool noodles contrast with hot, succulent grilled pork loin (or use boneless chicken). You can prepare the noodles and sauce a few hours before assembly.
Called 'arancini di riso' in Italian, these balls are named after the small oranges they resemble. They are perfect for using leftover risotto, which should be refrigerated for 24 hours before using.
Delicious chocolate waffles are a decadent way to start the day. A dollop of whipped cream or plain yogurt both make excellent additions.
This is a jazzed-up version of a Cantonese restaurant favourite.
Serve with: Rice and saut? spinach or Chinese broccoli
Although oyster mushrooms have nothing to do with the dried oysters used to make oyster sauce, they are a lovely addition to the classic beef in oyster sauce. For extra spice, add a pinch or more of cayenne pepper to the beef marinade or increase the hot peppers. Green or red finger chilies are traditionally used in China, but jalape?are very nice, too.
