About the General....
By taface412
@taface412 (3175)
United States
May 27, 2008 7:51pm CST
I love General Tso's chicken...anytime I go to a chinese restaurant I have to have it with fried rice and do not get me started on the crab meat ragoon....
well, since the gas is sucking the life out of everyone's pockets....I was wondering if anyone out there knows of a way I can make this at home..I have used the seasoning packet you can buy at the store, but it did not work so well....I would love any suggestions on the General Tso's, fried rice and ragoon....
I am fiending here....
5 responses
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
2 Jun 08
You might check some of the online recipe sites. I have a recipe site that has some Chinese dishes and recipes. Most of my recipes are either low fat or low carb, so that's a good thing for anyone on a diet or watching their health.
I love General Tso as well. When I wasn't on a diet, I had it all the time. I'm so hungry now, that I might just have to break my diet! LOL! I should eat more often. Most times, I think that Chinese food is the only really good reason to break a diet.
I hope you can find some recipes to make your favorite Chinese dishes at home. Best of luck. You can find the link to my recipe blog on my profile page.
@taface412 (3175)
• United States
2 Jun 08
Thanks before I plan my Chinese night and a movie (yea) I will check it out.
I know what you mean about dieting and chinese food....how do they stay so skinny though?
@mygirls9901 (338)
• United States
28 May 08
I don't know if you have a deep fryer or not but I do know a way you can make crab rangoons at home if you have one...here's the recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
1 quart oil for frying
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 medium head bok choy, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped snow peas
1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 (14 ounce) package small won ton wrappers
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oil for frying in deep-fryer or large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and onion, and saute for 2 minutes. Add bok choy and pea pods, and stir fry until the bok choy and pea pods are crisp-tender.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine crab, cream cheese, soy sauce and sauteed vegetable mixture. Drop mixture 3/4 tablespoon into the center of a won ton wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half to make a triangle. Seal the wrapper around the mixture by wetting your finger with cold water and pressing the ends together.
4. In batches, fry the dumplings in the prepared oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
However, if you are looking for something that is less fattening I would suggest just not eating them in the first place LOL!!! I LOVE rangoons so I can completely understand wanting them :D I'd eat them at every meal if I could :D I hope the recipe helps.
@taface412 (3175)
• United States
29 May 08
Well, I have to say that you give the best most detailed recipes EVER!!!!
I might have a chinese night next week and I will let you know how it goes...
Thanks
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
28 May 08
Every time I have tried to make Chinese food at home, I have not been sucessful. It never comes out anything like the restaurant. I would just stick to getting it from your favorite place. :)
@msfrfilho (34)
• Brazil
3 Jun 08
Recipe
Fried Rice
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 cup snow peas
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup bean sprouts
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce, or to taste
Directions
1. In a saucepan bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add chicken bouillon and rice, and stir. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Refrigerate overnight.
2. To the rice add snow peas, onions and bean sprouts.
3. In a small skillet over medium heat, scramble the eggs; add to rice mixture.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Fry the rice mixture with soy sauce until liquid evaporates; be careful not to fry until crisp.