Tag Archives: chinese

Water Velveting Chicken

Posted on 12/11/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a healthier way to prep chicken, or any meat, for Chinese cooking. The traditional way is in oil, but the water bath works just as well and is far easier to clean up after. Water Velveting 1 lb … Continue reading →

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Fried Brown Rice

Posted on 09/14/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a simple dish that uses up leftover rice. It can have many different ingredients added or substituted in it. Fried Brown Rice 2 cups cooked brown rice 2 eggs beaten with 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp garlic … Continue reading →

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Marinated Tofu

Posted on 03/21/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a fairly simple and standard way to marinate tofu. When done it can be sauteed, fried, baked or served cold. There are any number of different spices and flavors that can be used when flavoring tofu, just make … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Spicy Japanese Broth

Posted on 03/18/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is another Japanese broth style soup that is perfect as a first course or for breakfast. I know, soup for breakfast, who would think it. The complex flavor of the broth is what really makes this soup. Sweet and … Continue reading →

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