Chinese Sesame Limas Food

CHINESE SESAME LIMAS

Steps:

• Remove limas from package and let defrost a little and separate them with your fingers.
• Heat a skillet over high heat until hot; add the peanut oil, swirl, heat for 30 seconds.
• Scatter in the beans; stir-fry briskly for 30 seconds until the color turns icy green.
• Sprinkle in the salt and sugar and stir rapidly for another 30 seconds to season them evenly.
• Add the stock or water, even out the beans, turn heat to medium-low to maintain a strong simmer.
• Cover (but leave the cover ajar so the liquid will concentrate) and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Uncover, turn heat high and stir rapidly until the remaining liquid has evaporated.
• Add the sesame oil, stir to distribute evenly and pour into serving dish.

CHINESE SESAME SALAD

Steps:

• Combine Cabbage and Onions.
• Refrigerate until ready to toss.
• Brown Noodles, almonds and Sesame Seeds lightly in Butter.
• Set aside.
• Bring to a boil in a pan the vinegar, oil, sugar and soy sauce, just enough to dissolve the sugar.
• Cool dressing completely.
• Combine all ingredients and toss just before serving.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH MANGO AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
• Put the raw chicken in and let it sit for half an hour.
• Mix the sauce ingredients in another bowl and put aside.
• Break off the star arms of the anise and throw away the middle.
• Carefully press between your fingers until you hear a crack.
• In a non-stick frying pan or a wok, heat the oil and the star anise on high heat.
• Put in the chicken and stir-fry for about 4 or 5 minutes, until the chicken is opaque.
• Put in the pepper slices, ginger, garlic and shallots and stir-fry for another minute.
• Put in the sauce ingredients and stir to mix until it thickens a bit.
• It should take about another minute.
• Add the mango slices and mix gently until they're warmed through.
• Garnish with the pecans and cilantro and serve immediately.