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Chive Scallops with Chinese Sausage

In Chinese tradition, scallops, whose shells look like money, represent good fortune, so they're auspicious to serve for the Lunar New Year. Ask your fishmonger for scallops that are similar…

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Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Cilantro

This colorful variation on pad Thai skips the bean sprouts, eggs, and peanuts in favor of fresh red bell pepper and cilantro.

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Egg Drop Soup with Crab, Baby Corn, and Peas

This Chinese restaurant mainstay becomes a light and lovely supper with the addition of crab, baby corn, and peas.

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Spicy Shrimp with Ginger-Garlic Long Beans

Scissors make snipping the beans into 4-inch lengths a breeze. Use plain sesame oil, not toasted.

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Chinese Rose Wine Shrimp Soup

The Chinese name for this soup is chiew tong, or wine soup. The “wine” used is actually a potent sorghum-based spirit (mei kuei lu chiew, or rose wine) flavored with…

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Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls

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Chinese Pork and Shrimp Dumplings (Jiao Zi)

A savory pork, shrimp and salted cabbage filling, seasoned with ginger, garlic and scallions, is the most traditional filling for jiao zi. Butcher counters in Asian markets often offer several grinds of pork.…

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Classic Dry-Fried Pepper and Salt Shrimp

There are many versions of this beloved dry stir-fry. The absence of liquid in the stir-fry allows you to experience a concentrated shrimp flavor accented by garlic, ginger, chilies, and…

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Stir-Fried Chili Scallops with Baby Bok Choy

This is a simple, elegant stir-fry, perfect for entertaining. Scallops have a delicate flavor that is complemented by strong seasonings; in this recipe chili bean sauce, ginger, and garlic bring…

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Yangchow Fried Rice

Yangchow fried rice is one of the classic dishes served at a Chinese banquet, customarily toward the end of the meal. The dish originated in eastern China, in Yangchow, but…