Leng Oing Gua

Recently, the loosening of state controls have encouraged a number of family-run private enteprises, among them new restaurants. A knowledgeable friend led us to one such place in Shanghai, a simple but increasingly popular restaurant. There, we enjoyed this delightful cold dish, a refreshing starter on a humid summer night. I have modified the recipe slightly, since I found the bits of raw garlic in the original version too strong. A quick browning of the garlic in the wok gives off a w