I love cooking as most of you know but since being diagnosed with arthritis it’s also been a tiresome process. I’m trying to find easy cooking ideas and meal ideas while not comprising on the actual recipes so I can manage chronic pain and have delicious food at the same time. It’s only fair to…
Category: Poultry
Goan Chicken Chilli Fry
This Chicken Chilli is a goan version not to be confused with the Chinese Hakka one. It is made with Indian whole and powdered spices and is often eaten with Pao or bread. Commonly made by adding green bell peppers and fried potatoes to add a bit of sweetness to an otherwise spicy (read: green…
Chicken Satay
This is an easy Asian street food snack which is a party hit. I love eating food that’s served on a stick as it is easy to clean and makes for great finger food. It is also less messier than other party appetizers. Making it perfect to walk around having conversations with guests. Ingredients:To marinate:1/2…
Spicy Shredded Chicken
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…
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 Mayo Roll
Ingredients:500 gms boiled shredded chicken2-3 tbsp of mayonnaise1/2 tsp sugar1/2 tsp white pepper powderSalt as per taste4-6 hot dog buns/rollsA bunch of lettuce (Romaine or iceberg) Method: In a bowl mix shredded chicken, mayonnaise, sugar, white pepper powder and salt together. To assemble: take the rolls and cut in the center, fill it with a…
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,…
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