What’s For Dinner?
FRIDAY
PORK & VEGETABLE
PANCAKES
PREP + COOK TIME 25 MINUTES MAKES 12
12 peking duck pancakes
1 tablespoon peanut oil
250g pork mince
100g fresh shiitake mushrooms,
sliced thinly
1 tablespoon chinese cooking wine
(shao hsing)
1 tablespoon japanese soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 small carrot (70g), cut into
matchsticks
2 small lebanese cucumbers,
cut into lengths
4 green onions, sliced thinly
1 To heat pancakes, fold each into
quarters, then place in a steamer over
a large pan of simmering water for
2 minutes or until warm and pliable.
2 Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in
a wok over high heat; stir−fry mince
for 4 minutes or until browned. Add
mushroom, stir−fry for 4 minutes
or until tender.
3 Add wine, sauces and sesame
oil to wok; stir−fry for 2 minutes
or until combined. Season to taste.
4 Serve mince mixture with
pancakes, carrot, cucumber
and green onion.
“Peking duck pancakes are available from Asian
food stores. Swap the pork mince for chicken, if you
prefer – just don’ overcook it, so it stays moist.”
Alexandra Elliott, Food Editor, AWW Cookbooks
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