Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMaple GardenThe Pine Recipe

The Pine Recipe

Inspired by Maple Garden
Time2h
Serves3

Soup of the day, Egg roll, BBQ Pork, Sweet & Sour Shrimp, Chicken Lo Mein, Pork Fried Rice, Beef with Vegetables & Steamed Rice. For 3 persons, add above dishes + Garlic Chicken. For 4+ persons, add above dishes + Mongolian Triple.

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Ingredients

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Soup of the Day

Steamed Rice

Garlic Chicken (for 3 persons)

Mongolian Triple (for 4+ persons)

Method

Soup of the Day

  1. 1

    Prepare the Soup Base

    In a large pot, combine chicken broth, diced carrots, diced celery, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Simmer the Soup

    Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Remove the bay leaf.

  3. 3

    Garnish and Serve

    Stir in chopped parsley before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Egg Roll

  1. 4

    Prepare the Filling

    In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, chopped green onion, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.

  2. 5

    Roll the Egg Rolls

    Take an egg roll wrapper, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and fold the edges over. Seal with a drop of water.

  3. 6

    Fry the Egg Rolls

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Fry the egg rolls in batches until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.

BBQ Pork

  1. 7

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper.

  2. 8

    Marinate the Pork

    Coat the pork tenderloin with the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 9

    Cook the Pork

    Preheat the grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (about 25-30 minutes).

Sweet & Sour Shrimp

  1. 10

    Prepare the Shrimp

    Toss shrimp in cornstarch until evenly coated.

  2. 11

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a pan over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil and cook shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  3. 12

    Combine Ingredients

    In the same pan, add bell pepper, pineapple chunks, and sweet and sour sauce. Stir to combine.

  4. 13

    Finish the Dish

    Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat with sauce. Heat through and serve.

Chicken Lo Mein

  1. 14

    Cook the Noodles

    Boil lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 15

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until no longer pink.

  3. 16

    Add Vegetables

    Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry until tender.

  4. 17

    Combine Noodles and Sauce

    Add the cooked lo mein noodles and soy sauce to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through.

Pork Fried Rice

  1. 18

    Scramble the Eggs

    In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil. Scramble the beaten eggs and set aside.

  2. 19

    Stir Fry Ingredients

    Add another tablespoon of oil and sauté pork, peas, and carrots until heated through.

  3. 20

    Combine Rice

    Add cooked rice and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

  4. 21

    Add Scrambled Eggs

    Fold in the scrambled eggs and chopped green onions. Stir until everything is heated through.

Beef with Vegetables

  1. 22

    Cook the Beef

    In a hot skillet, add sliced beef and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.

  2. 23

    Stir Fry Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add mixed vegetables and stir fry until tender.

  3. 24

    Combine Everything

    Return beef to the skillet, add soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir to combine and heat through.

Steamed Rice

  1. 25

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear.

  2. 26

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. 27

    Fluff and Serve

    Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Garlic Chicken (for 3 persons)

  1. 28

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine cubed chicken, minced garlic, soy sauce, and vegetable oil. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.

  2. 29

    Cook the Chicken

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked and golden brown.

Mongolian Triple (for 4+ persons)

  1. 30

    Prepare the Meats

    Slice beef, chicken, and pork into thin strips.

  2. 31

    Cook the Meats

    In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat. Cook each meat separately until browned, then set aside.

  3. 32

    Combine and Finish

    In the same skillet, add all meats back in, along with soy sauce, chopped green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir-fry for a few minutes until heated through.

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