PeterPan Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Ok, this is pathetic. I'm feeling braindead and can't decide what to serve for dinner with chinese appetizers! I already have the appetizers (wontons, egg rolls, that kind of thing) and I just want something simple to go with it. We're having company for several days and I was trying to make my life easy. Somehow I can't figure out easy to go with this. Help! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Stir-fry Do you own a wok? I love serving stir-fry for company. Fast, easy and healthy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Yang zhou fried rice and a qing chao vegetable (it doesn't have to be the veg in the recipe)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Yup. Fried rice or fried noodles, and stir fried veggies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Stir fry or lo mein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I know it is carb heavy but when I'm really overwhelmed I do the appetizers just with brown rice in my rice cooker. No one around here complains! You could also do some cut up fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I do chicken(usually leftover or rotisserie) and veggie (broc.,sugar snap peas, onions, peppers, ????) stir fry. I don't have a wok so I just have to stir often. I make my own sweet/spicy sauce (very easy) and we eat it with rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 I know it is carb heavy but when I'm really overwhelmed I do the appetizers just with brown rice in my rice cooker. No one around here complains! You could also do some cut up fruit. Chinese Roasted Chicken Recipe - Food.com I found this baked chicken recipe. I like your idea of rice in the crockpot. Can I kind of do that ahead and make it more interesting like fried rice? I hate to buy frozen fried rice for a bunch of people, but I'm sorta worn out. Any way to make the rice interesting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Ok, I found this http://www.food.com/recipe/chicken-fried-rice-oamc-110139for OAMC, where they're saying to freeze the cooked rice and veges,then the day of just fry it. That I could do. Now for a good fried rice recipe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Ok, I found this http://www.food.com/recipe/chicken-fried-rice-oamc-110139for OAMC, where they're saying to freeze the cooked rice and veges,then the day of just fry it. That I could do. Now for a good fried rice recipe... The one I posted up-thread is pretty authentic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I would just do fruit. Maybe some chicken thighs marinated with some soy sauce and lime juice if I wanted a meat. If you want something more meal-ish, stir-fry is easy and quick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Fried rice is traditionally made with leftover rice. I've never made rice in a crock pot - just a rice cooker - but apparently you can. I have no idea how it comes out though. In a rice cooker I've added broth (chicken or veggie) instead of the water and put in some frozen vegetables and just let it cook normally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Chinese chicken salad? Not authentic by any stretch, but easy and balances out the heavy apps. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Egg drop soup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Ooo, I've never had chinese chicken salad before. That sounds fun! Now to figure out if there's an easy (totally idiotproof, cuz I just boiled over my chocolate cakes and it's not going well, lol) soup recipe as that sounds fun too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 One word, Elizabeth: deli. That is, if your guests don't have all the food allergies like you do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Yup, that's where it's at. I've been working on IEP stuff, and I'm WIPED. I found they make bottled chinese chicken salad dressing, so that makes that idea easy. I'll figure out the rice, because it would be nice to have a little something. Thanks ladies! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 My easy Chinese Chicken Salad SaladRip up romaine hearts (that's just the type of lettuce we always have around--they sell it in 3-packs here). Slice up 3-4 green onions--all of the white and most of the green. Chop up some cilantro--maybe 1/4 cup. crush 1/4-1/2 cup peanuts--I put them in a sandwich bag and smash with a meat tenderizer. Chicken Easiest is buying a rotisserie chicken, rip up the breast into bite-size pieces, feed the legs to the kids. Or you can boil or bake a couple of chicken breasts. Then in a bowl or big measuring cup, make a sauce to coat the chicken: 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbs oyster sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp water Dressing We don't do bottled dressing for health reasons (sodium). I love this dressing and will use it for side salads too (I don't usually use all of the dressing for one salad). This can be made ahead and stored in fridge. 1.5 Tbs. sugar 1.5 Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp sesame oil 2 Tbs. salad oil Combine dressing ingredients over low heat until sugar dissolves. Cool. Assemble all of the parts! I used to fry up rice sticks (maifun) and add those, but they're pretty messy so at some point I just started leaving them out. But chicken salad with them is more like what I used to get from restaurants in the bay area. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Fried rice is a favorite at our house. Yes, it uses leftover rice (at least mine does). If I'm crunched for time I make the rice and put it in a bowl covered with plastic wrap and put it in the freezer for an hour to cool it. Once it's cooled, cook some sliced onion (and chopped zucchini if you have it) it a big pan with some oil, garlic and ginger. Once the veggies are done, add the rice, and stir in some soy sauce. Done. If you're feeling ambitious, you can fry and egg or two, chop it up, and throw it in at the end. Yummy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 teriyaki chicken, bok choi, rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 For simple fried rice, cook 8-12 cups of rice in the rice cooker or microwave (haven't tried with slow cooker), put in a container and put in the refrigerator to chill. The rice doesn't need to be freeze, just chilled. When you are ready to fry the rice, dump the rice and a packet (1lb) of frozen mixed vegetables into the pan. Add a drizzle of soy sauce or teriyaki sauce if you want to. You can also add ketchup. I add eggs but it's optional. Shrimps, crab meat, cubed luncheon meat are some other optionals. I had fried rice often as a kid and my aunt cooks for 11. For simple stir fry, any cut vegetables and some soy sauce. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Egg drop soup: Boil chicken stock with a pinch of ginger and a dash of soy sauce. Lightly beat some eggs. Drizzle eggs into boiling stock. Wait one minute. Stir. Serve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 For simple fried rice, cook 8-12 cups of rice in the rice cooker or microwave (haven't tried with slow cooker), put in a container and put in the refrigerator to chill. The rice doesn't need to be freeze, just chilled. When you are ready to fry the rice, dump the rice and a packet (1lb) of frozen mixed vegetables into the pan. Add a drizzle of soy sauce or teriyaki sauce if you want to. You can also add ketchup. I add eggs but it's optional. Shrimps, crab meat, cubed luncheon meat are some other optionals. I had fried rice often as a kid and my aunt cooks for 11. For simple stir fry, any cut vegetables and some soy sauce. Yes, that's the idiotproof I was looking for, thanks! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Egg drop soup: Boil chicken stock with a pinch of ginger and a dash of soy sauce. Lightly beat some eggs. Drizzle eggs into boiling stock. Wait one minute. Stir. Serve. Will this *hold* a bit? I'll bet it would hold ok, maybe if I add a dab of cornstarch to stabilize? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Beer :D Bill 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I'd do an Asian cabbage slaw with green onions, wonton strips, sesame seeds, chicken, and a ginger dressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I'd fry some rice with veggies and grill some teriyaki-marinated chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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