Oriental Blend Recipes

Steps:

• Stir together the five-spice powder, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and cayenne in a small bowl.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in blender and blend at medium speed 3-4 seconds until celery is finely grated.
• This can be served immediately, but the flavors will blend better if refrigerated about an hour before serving.
• The fewer substitutions you have to make, the better, of course, but I've used each of these at one time or other, and still been happy with the results. Send me any other substitutions you've tried!

Steps:

• To roast sesame seeds, place in a hot skillet and stir until they start turning a golden brown, about 2 minutes. Watch them carefully, they burn quickly. Let them cool.
• I make the bell pepper flakes by dicing them very finely and placing in 350*F. oven until they dry, about 15-20 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't get too crispy!
• Mix well and store in an airtight container.
• Use in stir fries or salads and salad dressings, to give a lot of flavor!

Steps:

• In a cup, combine hoisin sauce, tomato sauce, stir-fry sauce, soy sauce, rice wine, and flour.
• In a wok, Heat oil and fry the garlic and the ginger.
• Add the vegetables and the mixture and simmer for 3 minutes
• Add the tofu and simmer for 1 minute.