Fish and Seafood

Crispy Prawn Balls

Crispy Prawn Balls

I think I must’ve got the ‘love making food’ gene from my Mum. Since I am the only child and living far away from my parents, I try to call them as often as I can. You can often hear our conversation starting with ‘I worked out this new recipe recently…’ Unfortunately we can’t go home to […]

Kung Pao Prawns

Kung Pao Prawns

Kung Pao Prawns Ingredients: (serves 2) 15-20 king prawns 50g cashew nuts 2 spring onions 1 clove garlic 5g ginger 5g Sichuan pepper (optional) 1 tbsp white vinegar 1/2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp chili pepper powder 1 tbsp hot bean sauce 2 […]

Mussels in Sauce

Mussels in Sauce

I grew up in a town on Bohai Bay, we have the best seafood there. Every year, around spring and fall, the port will be covered with the shells of mussels and other shellfish. The fish market is always busy, you can often hear conversations like this: – “Hey Lao Li, what are you getting?” […]

Fried Prawn with Cashew Nuts

Fried Prawn with Cashew Nuts

Fried Prawns with Cashew Nuts is a traditional dish in the Guangdong area. This dish has a light fresh flavor, is very popular among ladies and children.   Fried Prawns with Cashew Nuts Ingredients: (serves 2) 200g shelled fresh king prawns 70g cashew nuts 1/2 spring onion 1 clove of garlic 5g ginger 1 tsp […]