Recipe Guide

Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Recipe only This Japanese teriyaki chicken dish is world famous, even in Japan. The flavors are clean and the kids will love it too!! The healthy use of fresh ginger gives it a mild spice which is fantastic. INGREDIENTS 500 g boneless chicken thighs 2/3 cup mirin Japanese sweet rice wine 1 cup soy sauce 4 1/2 cups rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/3 cup white caster sugar 7 fresh garlic cloves, very finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh peeled ginger, very finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper METHOD 1. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the mirin wine to a boil and then turn down to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. 2. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir until fully combined and the sugar has dissolved. Add the garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from the heat to cool for 10 minutes. 3. In a plastic bag, put 1/4 cup of the cooled sauce and the chicken thi...

Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe only This Chinese sweet and Sour pork recipe when done correctly is such a classic. Forget about the cheap take-away dish! Make it from scratch at home and I'm sure you will enjoy the difference. The classic ingredients of rice wine, soy sauce and sesame oil will give this dish its flavor. INGREDIENTS   450 g pork fillet, cut into cubes 1 tablespoon rice wine 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 egg lightly beaten 3 tablespoons cornflour oil for deep frying Sauce 1 carrot, sliced diagonally 150 ml homemade chicken stock 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 4 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon caster sugar 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 2 tablespoons cornflour 1 red capsicum, chopped into small pieces 4 spring onions, chopped into 1 cm lengths Chopped, fresh coriander for garnish METHOD 1. Put the pork in a bowl with the wine, soy sauce and sesame oil and marinate for 20 minutes. Mix togethe...