Lean Pork, lingzhi and carrot soup

INGREDIENTS
38g Ling Zhi (sliced)
2 corns (cut into big pieces)
300g carrot (cut into big pieces)
300g lean pork
4 candied dates
10 to 12 cups water

METHOD
1. Wash and set aside the ingredients.
2. Scald lean pork
3. Pour water into a pot and put in all the ingredients. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce to low heat and cook for 2 1/2 hours. Season with salt and serve.

TIPS
1. Lingzhi has been considered a magic herb since ancient times. It is an effective herb for nourishing the body and achieving longevity.
2. Can replace Lingzhi with scallops.

Beef with sweet and spicy sauce

INGREDIENTS

150G fillet steak

A pinch of salt

A pinch of freshly ground black peppercorn

2 tbsp coriander seeds, lightly toasted

5 tbsp sweet soy sauce

2 tsp cooking oil

1 white onion, diced

2 red chili, sliced

METHOD

1. Marinate the beef with salt, pepper, 1 tbsp coriander sees and 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce for at least an hour or overnight for better results.

2. In a non stick pan, heat the oil and pan fry the beef for 2 minutes on each side.

3. Combine all the rest of the ingredients and spoon over the beef before serving.

TIPS

1. Beef is a good source of essential minerals, particularly iron and zinc.

2. Leftovers can be stored for one or two more days in the refrigerator. Reheat thoroughly or eat cold.

Chinese style pan fried salmon

Fried Salmon

INGREDIENTS

300g salmon

1 stalk spring onion 

3 slices ginger

2 red chilli 

METHOD

1. Rinse salmon, place onto a plate and add 1tsp salt, rice wine and pepper. Marinate for 5 minutes. 

2. Rinse and cut onion, ginger and chilli

3. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a wok, stir fry spring onion and ginger until fragrant. Put in the salmon and fry till golden brown on both sides. Remove and sprinkle with shredded chilli and serve.

TIPS

1. Salmon is rich in omega 3 fatty acid DHA. Eating salmon improves the brain and eyes.

2. Sprinkle some flour over the salmon before frying will achieve a better taste and better results. 

Grilled Ribs

INGREDIENTS

600g spare ribs

4 cloves garlic

MARINADE

5 thsps dark soy sauce

1/2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp mirin

1 tbsp tomato ketchup

2 tbsps wine

METHOD

1. Chops ribs into long sections about 10cm long, rinse and pat dry. Set aside.

2. Crush garlic and place in a big bowl and mix well with marinade. Marinate the ribs with the marinade for at least 2 hours.

3. Preheat oven to 250C. Lay a sheet of aluminium foil in a roasting pan and place the ribs on it, put into the oven to grill for 15 minutes.

4. Take out the pan, brush both sides of ribs evenly with marinade, turn over and continue to grill for another 10 minutes.

5. To test whether ribs are done, use a fork to pierce near the bone, ribs are fully cooked when the fork goes in easily.

TIPS

1. If the ribs start to get burnt on the surface, cover with a sheet of foil and continue to grill.

2. Use a fork to poke some holes on the ribs for the marinade to penetrate into the meat.

Tomato and egg soup

INGREDIENTS
tomatoes - 4 to 5
eggs - 3
diced spring onion - 1 tbsp
chicken stock - 3 to 4 cups

METHOD
1. Wash tomatoes. Soak in boiling water for 15 minutes. Peel and cut into small pieces.
2. Whisk eggs.
3. Heat a little oil in a pot. Put in tomatoes and stir fry until fragrant. Pour in stock and bring to boil. Add eggs. Turn off the stove after 3 minutes. Serve, sprinkle with diced spring onion, salt and pepper and enjoy!

TIPS
Lycopene in tomatoes helps to prevent breast and prostate cancer. Lycopene is more easily absorbed by the body after they are cooked.