Cantonese Chop Suey

4 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup of rice
1 lb boneless chicken breasts
1 lb stir fry mixed vegetables
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup stir-fry sauce
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups chow mein noodles
1/4 cup cashew nuts
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
Oil

Preparation:
Cook rice. In mean time cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. Pour oil into wok; heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with seasoned salt. Stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes or until brown. Add vegetables and water to wok. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain liquid. Stir in stir-fry sauce and honey; heat through. Divide rice and noodles among bowls. Top with chicken mixture.
Serve sprinkled with cashews.

Green Dumplings

8 servings

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds bok choy or Shanghai bok choy
1/2 cake firm tofu
2 egg whites
4 scallions, minced
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 dozen wonton wrappers

Preparation:
Steam or microwave bok choy until wilted. Let cool, then drain and chop finely. Press out any excess liquid.

In a food processor, puree tofu with the egg whites. Add to bok choy. Add scallions.

Combine remaining ingredients, except for wonton wrappers.

Add to bok choy mixture, mixing well. Place about two teaspoons of filling in the centre of each wonton wrapper. Draw dough up and pinch together at three points to form a triangle, leaving middle of filling exposed.

Arrange on a heatproof plate or steamer tray and steam over boiling water until cooked through, about 4 minutes.

Best when served with chinese green tea.