Ingredients:250 gms fried chicken strips1/2 onion thinly sliced1/2 cup sliced green peppers2 tbsps oyster sauce1 tsp sugar3 tbsps chilli sauce2 tbsps cornstarch1 cup chicken stock1-2 green onions choppedFreshly crushed pepper1 tbsp ginger + green chilli paste2 tbsps Oil Method: Mix oyster sauce, sugar, chilli sauce and cornstarch with the chicken stock and keep aside. Heat…
Category: Hakka
Chicken Schezwan Fried Rice
Ingredients:2 cups cooked rice (Preferably from the night before)1/2 cup fried chicken pieces cubed2-3 green onions chopped (separate greens from the white)2 tsp of schezwan sauce1/2 tsp ajinomoto (optional)1 tsp light soy sauceOilSalt Method: Heat oil in a wok on medium to high flame and sauté the white part of the green onions for a…
Three Pepper Chicken
I call this the three pepper chicken for the fact that there are three different colored bell peppers that go in it. Though the “star” of this dish is the star anise that goes in during the sautéing process. It adds a sweet richness to the dish, something that is unexpected in hakka food. Ingredients:500…
Kung Pao Chicken
Ingredients:500 gms diced fried chicken1/2 cup peanuts1-2 green onions chopped1.5 tbsp corn flour1/4 tsp ajinomoto5-6 red chillies whole1″ ginger4-5 garlic cloves2 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp sugar1/2 cup chicken stock1/2 tsp white pepper powder2-3 tbsp oil Method: Mix corn flour in 1/4 cup of water in a small bowl and keep aside to use later. Heat…
Burnt Garlic Noodles
Ingredients:1 packet of noodles (I’ve used egg noodles but you can use any type)1 small sliced onion2-3 red chilles1 tbsp chopped garlic3-4 garlic sliced1/4 cup green peas1/2 carrot roughly sliced1/4 bell pepper sliced2-3 green onions chopped1 tsp ajinomoto (MSG)1 tsp black pepper powder1 tbsp white vinegar1 tbsp red chilli sauce1 tbsp light soya sauce1/2 cup…
Chicken in Oyster Sauce
Oyster sauce is a rich, sweet, caramel like sauce commonly used in Chinese cuisine. Unlike other fish sauces this doesn’t smell as fishy & has a thicker consistency. It is made from a reduction of boiled oysters and is frequently used in stir fry & some noodle dishes. An alternate to oyster sauce would be…
Hakka Black Pepper Chicken
Black Pepper, often referred to as the “king of spices,” it comes from the dried, unripe fruit of the native Indian plant Piper nigrum. Both whole black peppercorns and ground black pepper are commonly used in cooking. Some of its benefits include: high in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, may benefit your brain, improves blood sugar control,…
Sausage Chilli Fry
Ingredients:3-4 Chicken or Pork sausages sliced1/2 onion diced1-2 green chillies1/2 green pepper diced1/2 tsp ajinomoto (MSG)1 tsp soya sauceFreshly crushed pepperSalt if neededOil Method: Heat oil in a pan on medium heat & sauté green chillies along with diced onions for 1-2 minutes. Add sausages and saute further for another few minutes, then toss in…
Hakka Chicken Crispy
Ingredients: 1 cup fried chicken pieces1 cup cubed bell peppers (green,red,orange,yellow)1/2 cup roughly diced green onions1/2 cup cubed onion1 tbsp garlic chopped1 tbsp ginger chopped1 tbsp soya sauce1 tsp corn flour mixed with 1/4 cup waterCrushed black pepperSaltOil Method: Heat 2-3 tbsp of oil in a wok on medium flame. Toss in the chopped ginger…
Prawn Fried Rice
Ingredients: 1/2 cup prawns 1.5 cup cooked rice or leftover rice 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 scallion chopped separate white from greens 1 tsp chilli sauce 1/4 tbsp ajinomoto 1/2 tbsp white pepper 2 tbsp oil Method: Heat oil in a wok on high flame & saute white scallion along…
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