5 Chinese dishes to add variety to your menu

Chinese cuisine is famous for its diversity. An amazing combination of components allows you to obtain original dishes. And they can be easily included in the daily menu. We at joy-pup offer 5 simple dishes from Chinese cuisine.

Kung pao chicken

Ingredients:

• 500 g chicken fillet, cut into cubes
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1 cup chopped red pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 3 tbsp. spoons of soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. spoons of vinegar
• 1 tbsp. spoon of sugar
• 1 tbsp. spoon of starch
• 2 tbsp. spoons of oil for frying

Preparation:

• Fry the chicken fillet in oil until golden brown.
• Add peanuts, red pepper and walnuts, fry for 2-3 minutes.
• In a bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and starch. Add to the pan and stir.
• Add green onions, fry for another 2 minutes. Serve with rice.

Fried shrimps

Ingredients:

• 500 g shrimp, peeled
• 1/2 cup starch
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Preparation:

• Dip the shrimp in the egg, then sprinkle with starch.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the shrimp until golden brown.
• Season with salt, pepper and sesame oil. Serve hot.

Chow mein noodles

Ingredients:

• 200 g egg noodles
• 200 g chicken fillet, cut into pieces
• 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (broccoli, carrots, peas)
• 2 eggs
• 2 spoons soy sauce
• 1 spoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons oil for frying

Preparation:

• Cook noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
• Fry chicken and vegetables in oil until cooked through.
• Add noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic. Cook over medium heat.
• Pour in the beaten eggs and stir, cook for another 5 minutes.

Dim sum with pork and cabbage

Ingredients:

• Dim sum dough – 250 g
• Pork – 200 g, finely chopped
• Cabbage – 1 cup, cut into thin strips
• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp. l.
• Ginger and garlic – 1 tsp each, chopped

Step-by-step preparation:

• Mix pork, cabbage, soy sauce, ginger and garlic.
• Start forming the dim sums by covering the filling with dough.
• Boil dim sum in hot water or fry in a pan.

Chaofan with shrimp

Ingredients:

• Rice – 1 cup, cooked and cooled
• Shrimp – 250 g
• Egg – 2 pcs.
• Peas – 1/2 cup
• Onion – 1 pc., chopped
• Soy sauce – 3 tbsp. l.

Step-by-step preparation:

• Sauté onions and shrimp in a large skillet.
• Add cooked rice, peas and egg.
• Pour in the soy sauce and stir until the dish is heated through evenly.

To be continued…