Butterfly Shrimp (China) 1 1/2 pounds fresh large shrimp 3 egg yolks 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 slices bacon 2 cups vegetable oil Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails intact. Cut each shrimp down the back ...

Canton Almond Cookies 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup shortening (at room temperature) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup almonds, ...

Cantonese Beef and Pineapple 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 pound boneless beef top sirloin, cubed 2 tablespoons water 2 green or red bell peppers, cubed 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more if needed 1 (8 ounce) can ...

Cantonese Roast Duck 1 (5 pound) duck, fresh or frozen 1 tablespoon salt 1 scallion 3 slices fresh ginger Glaze 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon soy sauce Few sprigs fresh cilantro (for garnish) Thaw the duck, if ...

Cantonese Shoyu Chicken 3/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped 1 1/2 cups water 5 cloves garlic, grated 1 seed star anise 1/4 cup scallions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths 1 (3 pound) fryer, cut up 2 ...

Cantonese Shrimp and Snow Peas 1 1/2 pounds frozen peeled, raw shrimp 1 1/2 teaspoons chicken stock base 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ...

Cashew Chicken 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup sliced onion 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms 1 can sliced water chestnuts 2 cups cooked, diced chicken 1/2 cup cashews 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup soy sauce 3/4 cup cold water Mix ...

Cellophane Noodles with Vegetables 1 (3 3/4 ounce) package cellophane noodles 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon yellow bean paste 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium carrot, cut into 2 x ...

Chicken Chop Suey 1 cup sliced onion 1 cup sliced mushrooms 3/4 cup bias-sliced celery 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups cooked chicken, in strips 1 (16 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained ...

Chicken Cubes with Cherries, Pineapple and Lichees (Bo Lo Lichees Gai Kew) Yield: 1 serving 1 chicken breast 1 teaspoon sherry 2 teaspoons light soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon anise pepper 1 tablespoon chopped scallion 1 egg white 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 ...