Sometimes all the different ingredients found at Chinese supermarkets can be a bit overwhelming. We've seen these sweet and sour pickled mustard greens in the past but only recently had a chance to cook them up. This recipe is my grandmother's and is simple stir fry with beef and onions. The pickles are crunchy even when cooked and have a nice sweetness that goes great with the beef.
In our books, Kingsland Farmer's Market is still the best in the city. It might not be as trendy or pretty as some others, but what it lacks in aesthetics it makes up for in quality vendors, a welcoming atmosphere and what we think are some of the best food stalls in town. Here is a recipe for an easy to make and delicious chopped salad that makes the most of the fresh ingredients we found this weekend.
My parents recently returned from a weekend trip from Vancouver and instead of bringing back the usual souvenirs, we got a bag full of cured chinese meats including lap chong and cured, smoked pork belly. We figured the best way to enjoy our gift was to make a traditional dish called Lap Mei Fan which is simply a big pot of rice over which the meat and sausages are steamed over. The meats impart a delicious flavour to the rice making it the best part of the dish.







