Gan Xiang Sauce: Understated and Reflective

We've noticed that we've put much emphasis on our Sambal, Belachan and Assam sauces in previous FB posts and blog posts that we left out poor Gan Xiang sauce. 

A simple Google search reveals that the closest meaning of the Chinese characters for Gan Xiang in English is 'reflection'. We guess that is why Gan Xiang is always in the background. Gan Xiang ponders about life while its counterparts Sambal, Belachan and Assam always love to be the life of the party.

Okay, okay, we understand what you're thinking. We're turning our sauce products into human characters. But why not? Why can't we imagine that condiments are like people? If Sambal is hot, it could be that it's temperamental. If Belachan is spicy, it could be that it's exciting. Is Assam is sour, it could be that it's not easily amused. 

Anyway, back to Gan Xiang. There's one ingredient in Gan Xiang that sets it apart from the other sauces — curry leaves. According to timesofindia.indiatimes.com, the benefits of curry leaves include fighting infections and helping the heart to function better. 

So, if you want to use a flavour enhancer that's understated, yet has a touch of spice that's beneficial for you, try the Reflecting Gan Xiang. 

Have a look at our other sauces on our Brand Street page on Dinasou.com.

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Egg Floss in Lettuce Cups

Ingredients:

1. 4 eggs (grade B)

2. 4 fresh white button mushrooms (diced)

3. 1 tbsp finely shredded ginger

4. 70gm shelled prawns (diced)

5. 50gm carrot (diced)

6. A stalk of spring onion (chopped)

7. A stalk of coriander leaves (chopped)

8. 1 tbsp sesame oil

9. 1 tsp canola oil

10. 1 tbsp MCM Gan Xiang Sauce

Seasonings:

1. 1 tsp MCM Superior Light Soy Sauce

2. ½ tsp caster sugar

3. ¼ tsp pepper

Garnishing:

Some lettuce leaves

Method:

1. Lightly beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Add in seasonings. Stir well and add in mushrooms to the mix.

2. Heat sesame oil and canola oil in a pan. Sautee shredded ginger until fragrant. Add in prawns and carrot. Toss in MCM Gan Xiang Sauce and fry briefly until prawns are cooked. Dish out.

3. Make sure the pan is slightly oily before pouring in the eggs and mushroom mixture. Use the back of the spatula to stir until eggs start to set.

4. Toss back in prawns and carrot into the pan. Stir-fry briefly until all ingredients are well combined. Add in spring onion and coriander leaves.

5. Dish out and serve in lettuce leaf cups. 

Check out MCM's specialty sauces on our Brand Street page at Dinasou.com.

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