Believe it or not, he colourful rolls are called vegetarian tightened pig feet (素扎蹄) in Hong Kong. They are common in traditional Chinese vegetarian restaurants and available in many supermarkets. They are original ginger flavour and Chinese marinate flavour, with/ without nori. Mushroom flavour would be good as well. Of course this can be done … Continue reading Traditional Chinese vegetarian soya roll in 4 styles
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Low fat & sugar Matcha Daifuku Mochi with walnuts & red bean paste
I tried many tasty mochi/ daifuku while traveling in Japan and I want to add a bit of crispy nutty walnuts for my anko (red bean paste) fillings. I think it works with chestnut pieces and hazelnuts too. Coconut sugar is added instead of white sugar to make it healthier. Ingredients: Glutinous rice powder (the … Continue reading Low fat & sugar Matcha Daifuku Mochi with walnuts & red bean paste
Vegetarian spicy stir fried hor fun
This is inspired by pad Thai but without using fish sauce or grounded peanut which is suitable for vegetarians and peanut allergy. Ingredients: Thin hor fun Choy sum Carrot Dried mushrooms Vegetarian sausage Ginger Garlic Soy sauce lemon juice/ Japanese citron vinegar (or white vinegar) Sugar Sriracha hot sauce Sesame dressing or sesame powder … Continue reading Vegetarian spicy stir fried hor fun
10-minute meal recipe: rice cake in tomato broth (Chinese Korean fusion)
If you prefer something simple, low fat and hearty, rice cake soup will be a good option. Five-spice powder (commonly used in China) and parsley do enhance flavours and has unique aroma. You can also add mushrooms and cabbage as variation. Ingredients: One medium size tomato A small slice of ginger 3 tbsp Zha Cai … Continue reading 10-minute meal recipe: rice cake in tomato broth (Chinese Korean fusion)
Snow Skin Mango Mooncake Recipe
*Real mango and custard fillings with mango flavoured pastry* It's mid autumn festival soon and celebrated by many Asian countries such as China, Vietnam and Korea. I have just learned how to make snow skin mooncake which is originated from Hong Kong. You can buy the mooncake moulds here and they are available in different floral or … Continue reading Snow Skin Mango Mooncake Recipe