Stocking the Chinese Kitchen (Must-Haves)

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In the Pantry:
> Baby Corn
> Bamboo Shoots
> Noodles
> Rice
> Sesame Seeds
> Water Chestnuts


In the Fridge:
> Chicken
> Pork
> Shrimp
> Tofu
> Won Ton Wrappers


Fresh Produce:
> Bell Peppers
> Broccoli
> Chile Peppers
> Cilantro
> Garlic
> Ginger


Classic Chinese Dishes:

Beef with Peppers: stir-fry of thinly sliced beef, red and green bell peppers and onion in a sauce flavored with sesame oil, five-spice powder and soy sauce.

Crispy Egg Rolls or Won Tons: egg roll or won ton wrappers filled with seasoned ground pork and vegetables and fried until crisp; served as appetizers.

Fried Rice: cold cooked rice fried with egg, seasonings, soy sauce and small pieces of meat and vegetables.

Lo Mein: boiled noodles combined with stir-fried ingredients and sauce.

Kung Pao Chicken: spicy stir-fry of chicken and vegetables seasoned with garlic, ginger, dried chilies, sherry, vinegar, soy sauce and peanuts.

Pot Stickers: crescent-shaped appetizer dumplings filled with seasoned ground pork and vegetables that are browned in oil then steamed until tender.

Sweet and Sour Pork: marinated pork pieces coated in cornstarch, deep-fried and served with stir-fried vegetables and pineapple in a sweet-sour sauce.

Won Ton Soup: won tons filled with seasoned cabbage, ground pork and shrimp served in chicken broth with bok choy and green onions.

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I have added recipes of all of the "Classic Chinese Recipes" in the "General Recipes" section of the site. Enjoy!