Creative Ways to Cook with one teaspoon of oil – Recipes You Haven’t Tried
Shake up your routine with these unexpected yet delicious one teaspoon of oil recipes — fun, easy, and full of flavour.
Recipes with one teaspoon of oil
You can make delicious stir-fried beef noodles at home with a perfect wok hei (wok aroma): the rice noodles are dry and the beef is tender. Onions, bean sprouts, chives and scallions are stir-fried together, creating a wonderfully fragrant dish. Simply season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper and other seasonings. The dish is almost oil-free, yet still incredibly fragrant and full of smoky flavor.
Thai pork chops offer a rich and diverse flavor profile, providing a unique taste experience. Using pork ribs as the main ingredient, they are infused with herbs such as cilantro roots, lemongrass, Thai coriander, and kaffir lime leaves, along with lime, fish sauce, bird's eye chili, and turmeric powder to create a tangy, spicy Thai flavor. After marinating until flavorful, they are air-fried until golden brown and finally brushed with honey. The result is a slightly charred and sweet exterior while remaining juicy inside, offering a refreshing and irresistible taste.
This dish is beautifully presented, with lotus root slices stacked and covered with spicy sauce, crisp and tasty. The emerald green okra surrounds the edge, and the braised pig ears are hidden, crisp and chewy. The blend of multiple tastes is fresh and spicy, and it is a creative and delicious cold dish.
Braised sea cucumber with scallions is a classic Shandong dish that perfectly blends the freshness of the sea, the aroma of scallions, and the richness of the sauce. It has a rich texture, strong aroma, and mellow taste, making it a comprehensive enjoyment from sight, smell, and taste.
Stir-fried chicken drumsticks with white mushrooms is a flavorful and simple home-style stir-fry. Tender chicken drumsticks are cut into small pieces and quickly stir-fried in hot oil until golden brown and fragrant. They are then stir-fried together with sliced shiitake mushrooms. The sweetness of the mushrooms and the savory aroma of the chicken blend together perfectly. The shiitake mushrooms soak up the meat juices, becoming tender yet bouncy, while the chicken is smooth and juicy. A drizzle of light soy sauce enhances the flavor, making it savory and delicious. Every bite is a perfect collision of mushroom and meat flavors, making it both appetizing and satisfying.
With the Lunar New Year approaching, my older sister gave me some homemade sausages. The pork is from her own farm, pure meat with a 3:7 fat-to-lean ratio, and has a salty and savory taste. After washing them, they are simply steamed or steamed with rice, which is super delicious. Of course, you can also stir-fry them with snow peas like in this recipe, which is very crisp and delicious!
Steamed shrimp vermicelli dish: rich in high-quality protein, tender and easy to digest, with a little calcium, suitable for both the elderly and children; vermicelli absorbs the fresh juice and seasoning aroma of shrimp, soft and tasty, can be used as a simple staple food to fill the stomach. The steaming method also retains the nutrition of the ingredients to the greatest extent, with less salt and less smoke, and tastes refreshing and not greasy. One bite, you can taste the sweetness and chewiness of shrimp and the softness and flavor of vermicelli, so fresh that your eyebrows will fall off. No wonder people feel "nutritious" and satisfied~
The New Year is almost here! Let's make some high-quality, visually appealing lobster! This is a super easy home-style dish, low in fat and calories, delicious and flavorful, and it symbolizes good fortune! Wishing everyone a prosperous, smooth, safe, and wealthy New Year!
Fresh sweet grouper porridge combines soft rice porridge with tender chunks of grouper fish, coated in a touch of warm ginger, spring onions, and fresh coriander. The natural sweetness of the fish combines with the subtle savory taste of sesame oil, creating a warm, comforting dish, although it requires about an hour of preparation and cooking time.
Typhoon Shelter Style Fried Shrimp. Flavor and Texture: Primarily garlicky and savory, with a hint of spiciness from chili peppers. The shrimp shells are crispy, while the meat is tender. The "Typhoon Shelter seasoning," made from deep-fried garlic, is intensely fragrant. Origin of the Name: "Typhoon Shelter" originally referred to the harbors in Hong Kong where ships sought shelter from typhoons. Local fishermen spread the method of stir-frying seafood with garlic, fermented black beans, and other seasonings, gradually developing this classic dish.