Best 5g Recipes for Everyday Cooking
Make the most of 5g with our handpicked recipes — simple, satisfying, and full of flavour.
Recipes with 5g
Stir-fried pickled mustard greens with minced pork is a staple at Hunan restaurants—almost every table orders it. The bright green pickled mustard greens are coated in fragrant minced pork, mixed with the slight spiciness of diced red peppers. It's crisp and chewy, with a savory and delicious flavor. It's so good with rice that you can easily eat two large bowls; it's a universally acknowledged "rice-eating king." Going to a Hunan restaurant and not ordering it is like not truly experiencing the authentic flavors of Hunan cuisine!
This braised pork knuckle with tiger skin is truly impressive—it's the star dish of any large banquet, and in a restaurant, it's a high-end, impressive dish that holds its own. Placed on the table, its glossy, dark red skin wrinkles into beautiful "tiger skin" patterns, sprinkled with tempting scallions—just looking at it makes your mouth water! The meat falls off your chopsticks with a "plop," the skin tender and the meat succulent, not greasy at all—it's like a "gentle paradise" stuffed into your mouth. If you dip it in the light dipping sauce, it's a "refreshing and cleansing" version; the slightly spicy and sour sauce coats the meat, like a cool breeze on your tongue. If you drizzle it with the thick sauce, it's a "sweet and passionate" version; the rich sauce clings to the meat, every bite is a savory blend of soy sauce and meat, like a "sweet embrace" for your taste buds. If you master this skill, serving it to guests at home will guarantee you'll be surrounded by people praising it until you blush! 😂 Which flavor do you prefer?
The moment these braised pork ribs are placed on the table, the aroma is absolutely divine, far surpassing those restaurants that claim to have "secret family recipes"! The bones are stewed until tender and flavorful, the meat practically falling off the bone. Each bite is a delightful experience, the savory sauce layering and unfolding in your mouth, leaving even the bits of flavor lingering between the bones. The glossy reddish-brown sauce is incredibly tempting, each piece coated in a rich, flavorful broth. One bite, and the aroma of meat mingles with the fragrance of spices—pure bliss! Eating a piece like this outside would easily break the bank, leaving you no room to indulge. But making it at home, for the same price, you can buy several pounds of bones, stew a full pot, and enjoy it to your heart's content. You can even use the leftover broth to stew noodles and cabbage—the value is unbeatable. This down-to-earth delicacy is universally praised; you'll crave it after just one bite, making even the restaurant's "secret recipes" pale in comparison!
This homemade Shunde Sauna Chicken perfectly embodies Shunde cuisine's hallmarks of freshness, lightness, and emphasis on the natural flavors of the ingredients. Made with winter melon and cordyceps flowers, it eliminates the need for a separate broth. The chicken is marinated according to Shunde tradition, then steamed for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and simmer for another minute. The resulting chicken is tender and juicy, while the winter melon imbues it with the freshness of the chicken and the aroma of the mushrooms, creating a sweet, tender, and refreshing dish. The cordyceps flowers also blend in with the freshness of the chicken, creating a refreshing and delicious dish that goes well with rice. It's a time-saving and effortless recipe for everyday cooking. Nutritional wise, it aligns perfectly with Shunde cuisine's health-promoting principles. The chicken provides high-quality protein, the winter melon clears heat and promotes urination, and the cordyceps flowers contain nourishing amino acids. Whether serving meals or simply entertaining guests, this is an authentic and practical Shunde home-style dish.
I usually don't braise or stew beef brisket, but this time, I changed things up. This stir-fried beef brisket is incredible! The brisket is stewed until tender and flavorful, then sautéed with red and green chilies and minced garlic. The aroma is breathtaking, and the juices burst forth from every bite. The tendons are soft and springy, with a uniquely chewy texture. The spicy flavor blends perfectly with the brisket's meaty aroma, making it even more fragrant the more you chew. The rich broth, mixed with rice, can fill two large bowls! Even simple white rice becomes incredibly appetizing with this dish. Every bite of beef brisket is infused with the flavor of the seasoning, creating a satisfyingly spicy and fragrant flavor. You can't stop eating! This is a true king of home cooking, and it's so satisfying!
pork floss, chives, and cheese. Just looking at them reveals how delicious they'll taste. When you're in a hurry in the morning, grabbing one is super convenient. The bread is soft, and with one bite, the salty flavor of the pork floss, the crispy chives, and the creamy cheese all explode in your mouth. The more you chew, the more delicious it becomes. It's truly fragrant, and there's no need to bother with the right combination. Finish one and keep another in your pocket for the day—a perfect breakfast and afternoon tea for a working person, right? 😀
The lamb bones are stewed until tender and flavorful, the meat falling off the bone with a gentle bite, leaving a rich, meaty aroma. The carrots, soaked up the savory flavor of the lamb bones, are sweet and tender. The soup is absolutely amazing, milky white and thick. A sip warms your throat and soothes your stomach. The savory flavor is incredible! Dip your rice in this soup and you'll lick the bottom of the bowl clean. A bowl in autumn and winter will make you feel refreshed! Put on some weight in autumn to keep warm in winter!
Break one open, and the soft, stringy texture stretches out. The coconut milk hidden in the cracks oozes out, fragrant and moist, the aroma of coconut mixed with the aroma of milk piercing my nose. A bite reveals the bread is soft as cotton, the sweetness of coconut milk wrapped around the mellow aroma of wheat, a perfect sweetness that becomes more and more addictive with every chew. I've been trying to manage my weight lately, but with the smell and feel of this softness, how could I resist? So, I grabbed one, then another (with a silly grin), watching my family happily scramble for it. Any worries about losing weight faded away with the coconut aroma—after all, the carb-filled treats that the whole family can gather around to grab aren't always available. Losing weight? I'll worry about it after I finish this plate!
Black seaweed wrapped around white rice, topped with pink, tender Arctic sweet shrimp. Their tails were a vibrant red, as if they'd just jumped out of the water. Placed on the sushi, they looked like a blanket of vibrant red, a breathtakingly fresh quilt covering the rice. Sandwiched between the shrimp and rice, the cheese slices were gleaming with a milky aroma. Inside, tucked away in intestines and crab sticks, the meaty aroma was enough to make your mouth water! The carnivore in my family was so enchanted by the sight of this plate of sushi that he rushed over in two steps. The first bite revealed the crisp seaweed and soft rice, followed by the freshness of the Arctic sweet shrimp, the fragrance of the intestines, and the springiness of the crab sticks. The cheese still sizzled with a milky aroma, and the sweet and sour Thousand Island dressing and mayonnaise accentuated the meaty flavor. The sushi was so fresh, fragrant, and satisfying that I couldn't stop. Look at that guy, his chopsticks seem to have legs, he puts one bite after another into his mouth, and in the blink of an eye, half of the plate is gone, and he is still mumbling, "the shrimps are so fresh" and "the cheese and meat are so delicious together", and finally he picks up the plate and puts it into his mouth, the whole plate is gone in the blink of an eye, and after finishing it, he licks his fingers with satisfaction and shouts, "I'll make another plate tomorrow!"