ChinatownConnection.com 2007 January Newsletter
January 2007 Newsletter
Welcome the New Year
2007 has finally arrived. In a month, Chinese New Year will be upon us. Let us take a moment and see how we can better ourselves this year: set realistic goals, do a good deed daily, and of course, enjoy life! Have a joyous New Year! -- S.Y., Editor
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· Asian Fashion
· China From the Sky
· Chinese Symbols
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Beef Lo Mein with Bean Sprouts Recipe
Serving Size : 6 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 lb Fresh Chinese egg noodles - (medium width) 1/2 lb Beef flank steak 2 tb Oyster sauce 2 tb Dark soy sauce 1 tb Light soy sauce 1/2 c Chicken broth 2 ts Asian sesame oil 2 ts Sugar 1/2 ts White pepper 4 tb Peanut oil 2 sl Fresh peeled ginger -- bruised 2 Garlic cloves -- bruised 1 t Salt 1/2 lb Fresh bean sprouts - tails removed, patted dry 1 c Chinese garlic chives-Green onions-Cut into 2-in lengths
-----BEEF MARINADE----- 1/2 tb Soy sauce 2 ts Rice wine or dry sherry 1/2 ts Sugar 1/2 tb Cornstarch 1 t Sesame oil
ADD NOODLES TO A LARGE POT of boiling salted water. Stir and when it reaches a second boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 minute longer. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain thoroughly. Cut meat against the grain in 1/4-inch thick slices. Mix beef marinade. Add beef strips and let stand for 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix together oyster sauce, dark and light soy sauces, chicken broth, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Preheat a wok. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 slice of ginger and garlic, and half of the salt; sauté until fragrant. Increase to high heat, add beef; stir-fry until browned, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside. Heat remaining oil in the wok over medium heat. Add the remaining ginger, garlic and salt. Pour in sauce mixture, stir and bring to a boil. Add noodles and toss to coat with the sauce. Add the bean sprouts, chives and return the beef; stir-fry. Pick out and discard ginger and garlic.
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