Ingredients : 2 whole chicken breasts 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. five-spice powder 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 4 slices cooked ham 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsp. milk 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 spring roll or egg roll wrappers 3 cups vegetable oil shredded cabbage, for serving Cooking Procedures : Remove skin from chicken and discard. Cut breasts in half. Remove and discard bones. (You may also wish to buy skinless, boneless chicken breasts – though it's quite expensive a bit but it’s worth the effort). By using a mallet or a rolling pin, pound chicken breasts until very thin. Alternatively, by […] Read more »
Caramelized Pork

Ingredients : 1-1/2 lb. pork, cubed 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 onions, sliced 1/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 1-1/2 tbsp. patis (fish sauce) 1-1/2 tbsp. lime juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. five spice powder red chili peppers 2 green onions (scallions), chopped, for garnishing oil, for frying Cooking Procedures : In a heavy-based pan, heat oil. Add pork cubes and stir-fry until turn into lightly brown. Add garlic and onions and cook until onions are soft and translucent. Remove from heat. Set aside. In a separate saucepan, mix sugar with water. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and […] Read more »
Easy Meals
Spiced Pork
Ingredients : 3 lbs. lean pork chops 2 tbsp. cornstarch 3 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. sweet sherry 1 tsp. grated pared fresh gingerroot 1/2 tsp. five-spice powder 1/8 tsp. pepper 3 cups vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules Chinese Mixed Pickles (see recipe), for garnishing Cooking Procedures : Trim chops, discarding fat and bones. Mix cornstarch, 2 tbsp. of soy sauce, sherry, ginger, five-spice powder and pepper. Add pork, one piece at a time, to cornstarch mixture, turning to coat completely. Cover and let stand an hour or two in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally. Heat oil […] Read more »
Food Ideas
Pork Asado
Ingredients : 1 lb. pork 5 small shallots, chopped 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. five-spice powder 5 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. rice wine Cooking Procedures : Season pork with the remaining ingredients and let it stand overnight. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake pork for 30 minutes. Turn over pork to other side after 15 minutes and then continue baking until cooked. Makes 4-6 servings. Read more »