Couch Culture Club - China
nǐ hǎo WELCOME TO WEEK 11 OF COUCH CULTURE CLUB, WE’RE OFF TO china
We’re back for another week of the Couch Culture Club and this week we are exploring the culturally rich world of China. From ancient dynasties, awe-inspiring architecture to world-famous cuisine, China is a hub of history, culture and beauty.
Put down the Chinese takeaway menu and pick up your apron, this week your making it yourself! Start with a-go-to dish the delightful Chow Mein and pair it with a festive cocktail, the Lucky Rooster. Top your night off with an immersive, epic Chinese film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon a must-see flick.
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Chow Mein
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon Sriracha
450g Hong Kong-style pan-fried noodles
100g shiitake mushrooms
4 baby bok choy, coarsely chopped
1 cup mung bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
METHOD
In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and Sriracha; set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add noodles and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes; set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in the skillet. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in bok choy until just wilted, about 1 minute.
Stir in noodles and oyster sauce mixture until well combined, about 2 minutes. Stir in bean sprouts.
Enjoy!
Lucky Rooster
This festive cocktail utilises a go-to Chinese condiment, traditionally used for Asian dishes, Chinese Five-Spice. So celebrate the rooster and mix one up yourself!
Mix two shots Hennessy VS Cognac with 100ml lemon juice, 100ml simple syrup, 1/4 tsp Chinese Five Spice and 5 dashes of bitters into a cocktail shake with ice and shake until chilled.
Strain into a short glass with fresh ice and garnish with a star anise and a cocktail cherry.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Immerse yourself in the world of traditional martial arts with this week’s film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. A timeless story which takes place in 19th century Qing Dynasty China, watch as zen warriors float through the air, skim the water and battle in trees. This is truly a magical and exhilarating Chinese epic film that must be seen. You can watch it for free on SBS on Demand by Clicking Here
