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Mei
@wok.this.way 路 Chinese
Mei cooks fast and hot, with the wok doing half the work. Dumplings, stir-fries, noodles and the sauces you'll want to keep a jar of in the fridge.
Mains
- Mapo TofuSilky tofu in a fiery, numbing Sichuan sauce with a little minced pork. Ready in twenty-five minutes.馃ォ 25 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Egg Fried Rice with Peas and Spring OnionDay-old rice, hot wok, a few eggs. The fastest good dinner in the book and a proper use for leftovers.15 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 2
- Kung Pao ChickenTender chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chillies and a sweet, sour and savoury sauce.馃崡 30 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 3
- Ants Climbing a TreeGlass noodles soak up savoury pork, chilli bean paste and fragrant Sichuan pepper in this Chinese classic.馃ォ 35 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- ZhajiangmianA savoury, gently sweet pork and fermented bean sauce coats noodles, finished with crisp cucumber and spring onion.馃ォ 35 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Egg Fried RiceCold cooked rice fried hard in a hot wok with egg, peas and spring onions. Yesterday's rice is best: freshly cooked rice turns sticky.馃崥 15 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 2
- Peanut Butter Pork NoodlesSavoury pork, a sharp peanut-lime sauce and chewy udon, tossed together in one pan in 20 minutes.馃ォ 20 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 2
- Chinese Tomato and Egg Stir-FrySoft scrambled eggs and juicy tomatoes make this quick Chinese home-style dish a comforting main.馃崊 20 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 2
- Red-Braised Pork BellyTender pork belly simmers in a glossy soy, ginger and star anise sauce, balanced with a gentle sweetness.馃ォ 2 h 30 min 路 Medium 路 Serves 4
- Steamed Fish with Ginger and ScallionsTender steamed fish is finished with fragrant ginger, scallions and a savoury soy dressing.馃悷 30 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
Soups and stews
- Chinese Hot and Sour SoupA warming Chinese soup with silky egg ribbons, savoury mushrooms, white pepper and a bright vinegar finish.馃崉 35 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Suan La Tang (Hot and Sour Soup)A warming Chinese soup with silky egg ribbons, savoury mushrooms, white pepper and a lively vinegar tang.馃崉 35 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
Breakfast and brunch
Sides and snacks
- Chinese Garlic EggplantSilky aubergine is tossed with garlic, ginger and a savoury soy sauce for a moreish Chinese-style side.馃崋 30 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Douhua with Ginger SyrupSilky tofu pudding with warm ginger syrup, a comforting Chinese street snack made simply at home.25 min 路 Medium 路 Serves 4
- Siu MaiJuicy pork and prawn dumplings with shiitake, ginger and soy, steamed in delicate wrappers.馃ォ 45 min 路 Medium 路 Serves 4
