Chinese Braised Pork

1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1 tbsp blackbean chili sauce 1/2 tsp salt cracked pepper 1 tbsp sugar 2" ginger, peeled, sliced 2 lb pork butt white rice Preheat the oven to 275 F. In an oven proof dutch oven combine the soy sauce, hoisin, blackbean chili sauce, salt, pepper, sugar and… Continue reading Chinese Braised Pork

Soy Marinated Chicken

1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tbsp dry sherry 1 tsp dry mustard powder 1 1/2 tbsp minced ginger 3 garlic cloves, minced cracked pepper 6 chicken thighs Combine the soy sauce, sherry, mustard, ginger, garlic and pepper.  Mix well and pour over the chicken. Marinate the chicken in the fridge overnight. Preheat the oven to… Continue reading Soy Marinated Chicken

Scotch Marinated Steak

1/4 cup scotch 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp powdered ginger 2 steaks sea salt and cracked pepper olive oil Combine the scotchy, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger and then mix well. Pour over 2 steaks and chill 4 to 8… Continue reading Scotch Marinated Steak

Korean Steak

2 steaks 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 inch minced ginger 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp sugar cracked pepper 2 scallions, minced juice of 1 lemon 8 sprigs fresh thyme 1/4 lb butter maldon salt Combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, sugar, pepper, and scallions in a ziploc bag. … Continue reading Korean Steak

Sweet Chili Chicken Wings

2 pounds chicken wings 1/4 cup peanut oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed chili flakes 1 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water 2 tsp sambal oelek  Mix oil, cilantro, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons garlic, ginger and… Continue reading Sweet Chili Chicken Wings

Sirloin with Shallot Soy Sauce

1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1/2 tablespoon honey 1 tsp black peppercorns 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Freshly ground pepper 3/4 pound mixed mushrooms cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives Salt 2 boneless sirloin steaks 1 tablespoon vegetable oil In… Continue reading Sirloin with Shallot Soy Sauce

Pork Ribs for Two

8 pork spare ribs ½ onion, minced ½ tsp Chinese 5 spice 1 green chilli, minced 3 cm fresh ginger, peeled and minced Juice and zest of half a lime 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 tbsp molasses 60 ml pineapple juice   Put the ribs in a large plastic bag with… Continue reading Pork Ribs for Two

Domestic Goddess Gingerbread with Lemon Icing

For the gingerbread: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon molasses 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk 2 large eggs, beaten to mix 1 teaspoon… Continue reading Domestic Goddess Gingerbread with Lemon Icing