Sauteed Spinach with Crab Recipe

Ingredients :
• 200 grams of spinach leaves
• 100 grams of crab meat
• Water 100 ml
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• red onion 3 pieces, thinly sliced
• Finger root 3 cm, crushed
• 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
• Soy sauce 1 tsp
• Sugar ½ tsp
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil

Directions :
1. Heat oil and saute garlic, onion and finger root until fragrant.
2. Add crab meat and stir until cooked.
3. Add sweet soysauce and soy sauce, stir gently until blended.
4. Pour the water, add the spinach, sugar and salt stir until shrink and done.
5. Serve.

Serves 2

Delicious Pakistani Dhal

Ingredients (use vegan versions) :
• 1 cup dry red lentils
• 3 cups water
• 1 diced onion
• 2-3 diced or crushed garlic cloves
• ½ peeled and chopped ginger root
• ½ can of chopped tomatos
• 2 tsps curry powder
• ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 4-5 tablespoon cooking oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions :
Heat water in pot until boiling. Add lentils and boil for
one minute. Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer lentils until
they resemble a thick paste. While lentils are simmering,
heat oil in frying pan. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Fry
until soft. Add curry, chili, cumin, coriander, salt and
pepper, saute for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatos and saute for
another 3-5 minutes. Add fried spice mixture into lentil
paste, stir and cook an additional 15-20 minutes. Serve as
is or over basmati rice.

• Vegetable stock can be added to boiling water for
additional taste.

Serves 4-6

Preparation time: 45 mins

Chicken with Ginger Spice

This is a quick and easy 30-minute chicken recipe with readily available and everyday ingredients. The ginger infuses the chicken with its distinct flavour, while the scallions complete the dish with great taste and texture. The savoury sauce of this chicken dish goes extremely well with steamed white rice and hence makes it a complete meal for busy professionals and homemakers alike. Substitute chicken breast with three drumsticks if you prefer dark meat.

Ingredients :
• 1 skinless chicken breast (deboned)
• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 3 stalks scallions (cut into 2-inch sections)
• 1 ½ inches young ginger (peeled and sliced)

Seasoning :
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon chicken stock granules (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Chinese "Shaoxing" wine
• ½ teaspoon corn starch
• ½ cup water
• A dash of white pepper powder
• Some dark soy sauce (for coloring)

Directions :
1. Marinate the chicken strips with seasoning for 20 minutes. Set aside.
2. Heat up a wok, pour a little of cooking oil, add in garlic and ginger and stir fry until aromatic.
3.Add in the chicken strips and continue to stir fry until chicken strips start to cook.
4. Add in the scallions and stir for a few seconds.
5. Add in water and toss the wok a few times. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

For 2 servings

Green Sukiyaki Beef

Japanese Green Sukiyaki Beef. Serve with steamed rice. Good for your dinner.

Ingredients :
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 pound beef round steak, sliced diagonally into 3 inch pieces
• ½ cup beef stock
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ¾ cup onion, diced
• ¾ cup celery, diced
• ¼ pound mushrooms, chopped
• ¼ pound fresh spinach, rinsed

Directions :
1. Heat oil in a wok or large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in beef stock, soy sauce and butter. Push meat to the side, and toss in onion, celery and mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes. Add spinach, and cook for 2 more minutes.
2. Serve while it's hot.

For 4 servings

Amount Per Serving Calories : Calories: 207 | Total Fat: 13.4g | Cholesterol: 47mg

Szechuan Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients :
• 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite size strips
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 small onions, cut into wedges
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup peanuts

Directions :
1. Toss beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, crushed red pepper and garlic in non-metal bowl. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
2. Heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir fry beef until no longer pink, 5 minutes. Stir in broccoli, onions and water chestnuts; cook 2 minutes. Pour in broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in peanuts, cook one minute more, and serve.

6 servings

Beans Cubano

Ingredients (use vegan versions) :
• 1 large green pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 cans (16 oz) undrained black beans
• 1 jar (4 oz) sliced pimientos
• 3 tablespoon vegan red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon oregano

Directions :
Saute pepper and garlic in liquid of your choice 3-5 mins, until'
tender-crisp. Stir in remaining ingredients, bring to boil, simmer
5-7 mins., till tender. Serve with rice.