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A Chinese Theme Dinner
By Brenda Hyde
Chinese New Year is traditionally celebrated with fireworks, music
and dancing dragons made out of paper mache and other materials.
It's a time for celebrations and for family in Chinese households. We
may not understand all the Chinese traditions and the rich history but
we can make an attempt to learn more about this culture by having
a theme night! Assign each person in the family an area of Chinese
culture to learn about and research at the library. Before dinner
exchange what everyone learned. The following recipes are very easy
and can be served with purchased egg rolls.
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Ingredients:
3/4 pound boneless pork, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 tablespoons oil
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms
1 can bamboo shoots (8 ounces)
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tsp. white pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoon vinegar
16 ounces tofu
2 eggs beaten
1 tsp. sesame oil
4 green onions, sliced
Mix pork with salt and cornstarch. Heat oil in wok to
375 degrees and stir fry pork until color changes. Bring
stock to a boil in a stockpot. Add mushrooms, pork
and bamboo shoots.Stir constantly.Add soy sauce,
pepper, vinegar and tofu. Return to a boil. Turn off
heat and add beaten eggs. Stir quickly for 30
seconds. Add sesame oil. Remove and garnish with
green onions. Serves 6.
Sweet and Sour Shrimp
Ingredients:
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 20 ounce can chunk pineapple, drained, reserve juice
3/4 cup cold water
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained
1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
In a large skillet or wok, combine reserved pineapple
juice, water, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, soy
sauce and ginger. Over medium heat, cook and stir
until thick and clear. Add shrimp and cook 3 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients; heat through. Serve with
cooked rice or chinese noodles. 4 servings.
Brenda Hyde is a freelance writer living on ten acres in rural Michigan with her husband and three kids. She is also editor of StandBesideHer.com and has a family friendly blog, On the Front Porch.
Sheila "I am a Christian Woman, a stay home homemaker and a Mom.
My interests: I love to knit, crochet, sew, embrodiery, and quilt. I play the piano, read music, I write Chrisitan poems and writings. I collect teddy bears, angels, hearts and butterflies."
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