CHINESE FOOD

INGREDIENTS:

1 serrated mud crab, 2 bundles mung bean noodles, 2 scallions, 2 ginger slices

SEASONINGS:

1T cooking wine, 2T oyster sauce, 1T soy sauce, 1/2T sugar, pepper as needed, dry flour as needed

METHODS:

1. Clean crab, remove lungs and rinse remaining organs well. cut into small pieces, coat with a little dry flour and fry in oil slightly.

2. Heat 2T oil in wok and stir-fry 1 scallion and 2 ginger slices until fragrant and brown, discard .stir-fry crab with remaining oil, add all seasonings, 1C water and bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.

3. Soak noodles in hot water until soft. cut into 2 sections, add to crab and cook until flavor is absorbed, continue to cook for 5 more minutes, then remove to small crock pot, sprinkle with chopped scallions and remove from heat. Serve.

Remarks

• Use fresh serrated mud crab as its meat is more firmer. Less fresh crabs will have high bacteria counts and looser meat.

• Soak mung bean noodles in hot water before cooking to prevent it absorbing additional liquid.

• 1C (cup)=150ml; 1T (Table Spoon)=15ml; 1t(tea spoon)=5ml, 1/2t(tea spoon)=2.5ml, 1/4t(tea spoon)=1.2ml

Q&A OF FESTIVALS DIET:

Q: Why red wine is called “wine for lady”?

A : Red wine is often called “wine for lady” for it is especially good for lady. Red wine contains rich vitamin, which can prevent black speckle, and freckle. Red wine with the right food is an effective menu to lose weight. And warm red wine is also helpful to female intolerance of cold and anemia.

Dish of Family Banquet Chinese New Year, Crab, Noodle