Chinese

Hot and Spicy Rice with Beef

Hot-and-Spicy-Rice-with-Beef_cIngredients:
* 15 fl oz (400 ml) long-grain rice
* 1 1/2 pints (900 ml) water
* 4 tablespoons oil (preferably groundnut)
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 1 lb (450 g) minced beef
* 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic
* 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh root ginger
* 2 teaspoons chilli bean sauce
* 1 teaspoon curry paste or powder
* 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped spring onions

Quick Fried Rice

Quick-Fried-Rice_cIngredients:
* 15 fl oz (400 ml) long-grain rice
* 1 1/2 pints (900 ml) water
* 2 tablespoons oil (preferably groundnut)
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh root ginger
* 4 eggs, beaten

Bright Pepper and Green Bean Stir_Fry

Bright-Pepper-and-Green-Bean-Stir-Fry_cIngredients:
* 8 oz (225 g) red peppers
* 1 1/2 tablespoons oil (preferably groundnut)
* 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 8 oz (225 g) French beans, trimmed and left whole
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 2 tablespoons water

Stir _ Fried Ginger Spinach

Stir-Fried-Ginger-Spinach_cIngredients:
* 1 1/2 lb (700 g) fresh spinach
* 1 tablespoon oil (preferably groundnut)
* 2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh root ginger
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Fast Mange_Tout with Mushrooms

Fast-Mange-Tout-with-Mushrooms_cIngredients:
* 1 1/2 tablespoons oil (preferably groundnut)
* 8 oz (225 g) small mushrooms, wiped
* 1 lb (450 g) mange-tout, trimmed
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Oyster Sauce Bean Curd

Oyster-Sauce-Bean-Curd_cIngredients:
* 1 lb (450 g) firm bean curd
* 3 tablespoons oil (preferably groundnut)
* 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
* 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
* 2 tablespoons water
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Potatoes in Curry _ Coconut Stew

Potatoes-in-Curry-Coconut-Stew_cIngredients:
* 1 1/2 lb (700 g) potatoes
* 8 oz (225 g) onions
* 1 1/2 tablespoons oil (preferably groundnut)
* 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic
* 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped
* fresh root ginger
* 3 tablespoons curry paste
* 15 fl oz (400 ml) tinned coconut milk
* 4 tablespoons water
* 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons sugar

Stir _ Fried Eggs and Corn With Spring Onions and Ginger

Stir-Fried-Eggs-and-Corn-With-Spring-Onions-and-Ginger_cIngredients:
* 1 lb (450 g) fresh sweetcorn on the cob or
* 10 oz (275 g) frozen sweetcorn
* 1 tablespoon oil (preferably groundnut)
* 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped spring onions
* 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh root ginger
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 4 eggs, lightly beaten

Stir _ Fried Peas with Fresh Coriander and Spring Onions

Stir-Fried-Peas-with-Fresh-Coriander-and-Spring-Onions_cIngredients:
* 1 lb (450 g) fresh peas (shelled weight) or frozen peas
* 1 tablespoon oil (preferably groundnut)
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions
* 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
* 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Red _ Cooked Winter Vegetables

Red-Cooked-Winter-Vegetables_cIngredients:
* 1 lb (450 g) carrots
* 8 oz (225 g) turnips
* 1 tablespoon oil (preferably groundnut)
* 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
* 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh root ginger
* 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
* 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 5 fl oz (150 ml) water

Hot and Tangy Minced Lamb

Hot-and-Tangy-Minced-Lamb_cIngredients:
* 1 tablespoon oil (preferably groundnut)
* 1 lb (450 g) minced lamb
* 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic
* 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh root ginger
* 2 tablespoons tomato puree
* 2 tablespoons sesame paste
* 1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon chilli bean sauce
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry

Tomato Beef with Onions

Tomato-Beef-with-Onions_cIngredients:
* 1 lb (450 g) lean beef steak
* 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
* 8 oz (225g) onions
* 2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
* 1 lb (450 g) tomatoes
* 2 teaspoons cornflour
* 2 tablespoons oil (preferably groundnut)
* 2 tablespoons water
* 3 tablespoons oyster sauce

Chinese Lamb Curry

Chinese-Lamb-Curry_cIngredients:
* 2 1/2 lb (1.25 kg) breast of lamb
* 1 1/2 tablespoons oil (preferably groundnut)
* 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic
* 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh root ginger
* 1 pint (570 ml) water
* 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
* 6 tablespoons Madras curry paste or powder
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1 lb (450 g) potatoes
* 8 oz (225 g) carrots

Mango Beef

Mango-Beef_cIngredients:
* 1 lb (450 g) lean beefsteak
* 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
* 3 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
* 2 teaspoons cornflour
* 2 fresh mangoes
* 1 1/2 tablespoons oil (preferably groundnut)
* 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce

Stir _ Fried Pork with Litchis

Stir-Fried-Pork-with-Litchis_cIngredients:
* 1 lb (450 g) lean pork
* 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil
* 2 teaspoons cornflour
* 8 oz (225 g) fresh or tinned litchis
* 1 1/2 tablespoons oil (preferably groundnut)
* 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic
* 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped spring onions to garnish