With Chinese New Year coming up next week I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the year of the dog than with this delicious Salt and Pepper Chicken with an Oyster Sauce. I am a huge fan of Chinese food but in particular Cantonese style that produces some of the best spicy and hot dishes. Typically known as the Doctrine of Five Flavours, Chinese food is grouped into five key elements – spicy, sweet, sour, bitter and salty. From the heat and spice of sichaun pepper to the sweetness of honey or hoisin sauce to the sourness of limes and rice vinegar,…
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Sesame Prawn Toast
Opening that plastic container to reveal some greasy deep fried bread with just a thin spread of prawns has to raise the question – why on earth do we love this Chinese take away classic? Because we do! It is already on the list before we have even dug out that menu stuffed under a pile of newspapers on the coffee table, or pinned up on the fridge. And while I love sesame prawn toast I can’t help but always feel disappointed with the take away versions that are floppy and the topping resembles something vaguely fishy!…
Crispy Pork Wontons with a Chilli Dipping Sauce
My previous blog post was full of celebration for Chinese New Year and I kicked off the weekend with one of our favourite take away dishes – Chicken Chow Mein! I love combining sweet, sour and salty flavours and using ingredients such as ginger, chillies and fresh spices. It is one of the reasons why Chinese food is one of my favourite cuisines. There are so many delicious dishes of slow cooked meats in a sweet and sour sauce or steamed noodles in a hot and spicy broth and fresh fish grilled with a hot and citrus infused salad…
Chicken Chow Mein
The year of the rooster is here – Chinese New Year starts today! Offically the festivities run for two weeks with lantern parades, parties and firework displays and millions across the world will be gathering together with family and friends to celebrate this big occassion. London, Liverpool, Manchester and of course Berlin are among the many places where celebrations will be in full swing this weekend….
Kung Pao Prawns
I find good Chinese food really hard to come by in Berlin. Places such as Good Friends in Kantstrasse or Peking Ente in Mitte serve up some pretty tasty dishes but I still find they lack the sweet or sourness of a dish or just need a bit more heat….
Exberliner Column: Takeaway Chinese Noodles
We all love a takeaway. Popular fast food outlets such as China-Box and of course just the local
Asian restaurants have a takeaway option where it is easy to grab a box of noodles on your way home from wherever.
The problem with takeaways is that whilst they are great for a treat once in a while they are incredibly unhealthy. Making your own can be quick and easy especially when you think of the time you spend waiting in some places. There is no need to give up on the takeaway altogether but my super speedy noodles are a great way to limit the unhealthy fast food option and instead enjoy a healthier one. These noodles are packed full of fresh vegetables and a tasty sauce.