Nothing beats a warming stew on colder weather days. In Vegetarian Country Stew, tofu puffs soak up the flavor of the gravy. (Tofu puffs are available at Chinese markets, or you can substitute firm tofu). This recipe for Hawaiian Beef Stew made with soy sauce is deceptively simple yet full of flavor. It has been reader-rated at 5 out of 5 stars. Last but not least are Chinese red cooked dishes. This recipe for Beef Braised in Soy Sauce uses seasonings available in local supermarkets (with the exception of the dry sherry, which can be found at liquor stores). For something a little more authentic, this Red Cooked Beef recipe is made with licorice flavored star anise and dried mushrooms and includes instructions for cooking the beef in either a wok or a clay pot.

A northern Chinese dish, classic Mu Shu Pork combines thin strips of pork with exotic cloud ears, dried lily buds and Chinese dried mushrooms with scrambled egg in a flavorful sauce. In this version, Gretchen Siegchrist uses easier to find Chinese vegetables such as bok choy and mung bean sprouts. You can enjoy the Mu Shu Pork as is, or serve it in the traditional style, on Mandarin pancakes that have been brushed with hoisin sauce.

This fried rice dish is made without any extra seasonings, allowing the natural flavor of the ingredients to come through. You'll also noticed that the egg is cooked in the individual grains of rice instead of being fried or scrambled separately. A reader gives this recipe for Yangchow Fried Rice 5 out of 5 stars, saying "As usual Rhonda's recipes always come out great." Thanks!



More Chinese Fried Rice Recipes

• Egg Fried Rice
• Fried Rice With Chinese Sausage
• Shrimp Fried Rice

This recipe features the distinctive flavor of Chinese sausage, those thin, firm sausages with a sweet flavor.that are found in Chinese supermarkets and groceries. Since I didn't have leftover cooked rice on hand, I tried a trick recommended by television chef and restarauteur Ming Tsai: prepare a batch of fresh cooked rice, spread on a baking sheet and freeze for 25 - 30 minutes. The texture of the fried rice wasn't quite the same as days-old cooked rice, but it made a handy substitute.

Chinese Fried Rice Recipes:

• Fried Rice With Chinese Sausage
• Mama Choo Cha's Egg Fried Rice
• Shrimp Fried Rice
• More Fried Rice Recipes

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