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Szechuan Noodles

By admin, on August 23rd, 2010

Serves 3 to 4

Ingredients: 1 pound fresh noodles (Shanghai thin noodles are good) 1/2 pound chicken breast, cut into strips 4 ounces shrimp, shelled and cleaned 1/2 bok choy, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup carrot, . . . → Read More: Szechuan Noodles

Spicy Cucumber Salad

By admin, on August 22nd, 2010

This spicy Szechuan salad can be served either hot or cold. Serves 4

Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 fresh red . . . → Read More: Spicy Cucumber Salad

Hot and Sour Soup

By admin, on August 22nd, 2010

Hot and sour soup is reputed to be good for colds. To increase the health benefits, feel free to add 2 or 3 teaspoons of finely chopped ginger. For a vegetarian version of Hot and Sour Soup, leave . . . → Read More: Hot and Sour Soup

Mock Fish Eggplants

By admin, on August 22nd, 2010

Eggplant replaces fish is this flavorful Szechuan dish made with hot bean sauce and tart black rice vinegar. For a vegetarian version, increase the eggplant and leave out the ground pork. Serves 3 to 4 as a side . . . → Read More: Mock Fish Eggplants

Spicy Szechuan Eggplant

By admin, on August 22nd, 2010

Eggplant and ground pork are stir-fried with chile paste paste and other seasonings in this spicy Szechuan recipe. For a vegetarian version, leave out the ground pork and increase the eggplant. Serves 4 to 6

Prep Time: 15 . . . → Read More: Spicy Szechuan Eggplant

Pickled Cucumber

By admin, on August 22nd, 2010

Serves 4

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds pickling cucumbers 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon ground Szechuan peppercorn, according to taste 1 piece fresh ginger, about 3/4 inch, cut into thin strips 1/4 . . . → Read More: Pickled Cucumber

Steamed Eggplant With Asian Dressing

By admin, on August 22nd, 2010

The key ingredient in the dressing is red rice vinegar, available at Asian makrets. This steamed eggplant recipe serves 4 to 6

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 Asian eggplants . . . → Read More: Steamed Eggplant With Asian Dressing

Szechuan Pickled Vegetables

By admin, on August 22nd, 2010

Spicy pickled vegetables are used frequently in Szechuan cooking.

Ingredients: 1 turnip 2 medium carrots 1/2 pound Napa cabbage 4 dried chili peppers 2 teaspoons whole Szechuan peppercorn 3 tablespoons salt 2 1/2 cups boiling water 2 . . . → Read More: Szechuan Pickled Vegetables