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Old 16-09-2011, 22:40
Benry_Gale
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Anyone got a good recipe from this? One that actually tastes like how it comes in chinese restaurants? I have..

Oranges
Sugar
Chinkiang vinegar (probably spelt wrong..)
Cornstarch

and other such bits in the cupboard, so I think I should have the stuff to whip it up.
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Old 17-09-2011, 12:48
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Not sure if it is similar but i've just been watching the lovely Ching-He Huang and she was making a modern healty sweet & sour. She didn't use vinegar, ketchup or sugar. She just used lime for the sour and orange juice for the sweet and soy for the salty.
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Old 17-09-2011, 14:06
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It turns out chinese food is really easy to make! I just used...

water
juice & grated zest of one large orange
rice vinegar
bit of soy sauce
bit of fresh ginger and garlic and red pepper
dash of brown sugar
dash of chilli powder

and it came out perfectly!

Only problem is now thickening it up without it leaving that horrible cornstarch taste on it

Edit: I've never heard of lime used in chinese cooking, I may have to try it now, thanks!
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Old 17-09-2011, 14:17
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How long did you cook it out for?
If you slake it in water (or liquid) then add it and cook it out then you shouldn't taste it at all.
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Old 17-09-2011, 14:20
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How long did you cook it out for?
If you slake it in water (or liquid) then add it and cook it out then you shouldn't taste it at all.
Hmmm, I've never heard of cooking it out, this could be the problem, haha. I always mix it with water before adding it, but then how long should I simmer it for?
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Old 17-09-2011, 14:33
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You need to cook all flours out so that you don't get that raw flour taste.

The time depends on how much you use and how thick you want your sauce. It should only be a minute or two and if your sauce gets too thick you can always add a little more liquid to thin it out again.
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