Chinese dumplings is popular in America and all over the world. But not too many people know the stuffing pancake with chives, unless you have been to China. Then you know that it is so popular in China, especially in Northern China. You can find them in every street. However, a lots of people might feel that it is over powered by chives. Extra garlicky could make you feel uncomfortable after eating it. My version of stuffing pancake with chives could balance both.
饺子锅贴驰名美国,乃至全世界,但有很多人还没有尝试过韮菜盒子,除非有去过中国. 你就会知道韮菜盒子在中国有多么受欢迎,特别是北方, 大街小巷都可以找到韮菜盒子的影子.尽管如此,有人认为韮菜味道有可能太重些,吃后大蒜的味道也让人感到"拘束". 我做的这款可以中和两样.
Three delicacy stuffing pancake recipe:
1 lb of ground Shrimp, 1 lb of ground pork mix with 3 fried eggs chopped. Mix in chopped chives. The proportion of stuffing is 3 part of mix meat with 1 part of chives. Mix well with olive oil, 2 tsp of wine, salt and pepper. Make shape like ravioli. Pan fried in a pan with some oil. It is so good.
三鲜馅韭菜盒子:
1磅虾切碎, 1磅猪肉馅,3只鸡蛋炒好切小块和肉馅混合均匀. 加入酒,水,油混合均匀.拌入切好的韭菜, 肉和菜的比例是3:1, 加盐,胡椒粉少许调味.我相信大家都会做盒子.就不多说了.
It makes great appetizer, trust me. Everyone love it.
在美国请朋友来家吃饭,韭菜盒子做开胃餐再好不过了.
2. Roast Beef with chestnuts (栗子牛肉)
Fresh chestnuts are available in the fall. Roasted sweet chestnuts make great snacks. But I never know how to use them for cooking. Here is my chance.
秋天到了，市场有卖新鲜的栗子。烤栗子是我最爱吃的零食之一。但从来没有想过用它来做菜，也不会做，找到一本中国菜谱，看看家里现有的原料，见机行势，试试做。。。
See below for recipe and ingredients. The main ingredients are beef and chestnuts. I used grass fed round steak, about 1.5 lb. You can use any kind, stew meat is the best.
Peel the chestnuts. Blanch them in hot water for 1 minute. Raise them in cold water and peel the skin. It is not complicated at all.
新鲜栗子不难剥皮.先把外皮剥掉,用开水烫一下,再用冷水冲一下到不烫手,薄薄的内皮就很好剥了.
主要原料是牛肉和栗子. 我用的是走地牛肉ROUND STEAK. 你可以用任何肉来做,用来炖的肉最好.
It might take 1.5 hours to cook the beef at low heat. Make sure you have enough liquid and don't burn it.
1/4 杯洋葱丝和胡箩卜片
1.5 - 2磅牛肉,切块
2大勺橄榄油
2 杯水
2 小勺黑酱油
1 只月桂
2 杯栗子
1 小勺盐, 胡椒粉少许
牛肉过水,备用,炒锅烧热,加胡萝卜,洋葱,加入牛肉和其它佐料,栗子除外,开锅后,盖盖,小火炖至熟烂. 大约1.5小时. 加入栗子和盐调味,盖盖,小火再炖15分钟直到栗子熟,即可.
This is final product. Slow roast beef with chestnuts is melted in your mouth and delicious.
这是做好的成品. 小火慢炖的栗子牛肉入口即化。 好香。
3. Jumbo Shrimp with Chinese Long Beans (大虾姜豆)：
1 lb Chinese Long beans, cut into 2 inch long.
1/4 cup sliced onion and carrots
1Tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp light soy sauce
Pinch of fresh grounded pepper
Blanch Chinese long beans first. Drain the water and set aside. Heat a wok or pan with oil at medium high heat. Add fresh grounded pepper. Saute onions and carrots for 1 minutes. Add Shrimp and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until shrimp turn color and 80% done. Add Chinese long beans and soy sauce; cook for another 3 - 4 minutes. Season with salt and serve. See below pictures
大虾姜豆：
姜豆切成2寸长的条条, 开水烫一下后, 用冰水冷却, 滤干水分, 待用.
炒锅加热, 加油和洋葱,胡箩卜片和胡椒粉少许炒香, 加入虾和浅色酱油, 炒至八成熟, 再加入姜豆炒3 - 4 分钟. 加盐调味即可. 看下图.
This is final product. It is light dish and full of nutrition. The most important is delicious.
看看,清清爽爽,看上去还不错,吃起来很清淡,有种淡淡的清香.
Dinner is served:
Appetizer: Three Delicacy Stuffing Pancake
开饭了:开胃餐: 三鲜馅韭菜盒子
Main course: Roast Beef with chestnuts and Jumbo Shrimp with Chinese Long Beans
主菜: 栗子牛肉和 大虾姜豆
Enjoy! 大家慢用! 谢谢!
