What to Cook with – Tasty Recipes to Try

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Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan

This is a classical Taiwanese comfort food with braised meat and rice

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Sichuan and Chongqing salty braised pork

Sichuan and Chongqing's salty shaobai (rice shao) is a melt-in-your-mouth pork belly. The fatty, glutinous pork belly is not greasy at all, while the lean pork belly is perfectly flavorful. The chopped bean sprouts are salty and fragrant, with a crisp and flavorful chew. Mixed with the pork belly, the combination of salty and sweet flavors is so fragrant it's almost intoxicating! In Sichuan and Chongqing, this dish is a common dish at banquets and restaurants. I, a meat-averse person, saw this shaobai (rice shao) at my grandmother's house and tried a piece. My eyes widened, and I devoured the entire plate! Since then, I've become a true meat-eater. Every time I go back to my grandmother's house, the first thing I shout is, "I want shaobai!"

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Crispy and spicy lotus root salad

This dish is a common sight on the streets and in every household across China. Whether in the north or south, at summertime cold food stalls or at home dinner tables, this crispy, flavorful cold lotus root salad is a must-have. Take a bite and the lotus root crackles with a crisp, fragrant, and spicy flavor. Paired with rice, it's a delicious side dish, perfect for drinking. Even a novice cook can whip it up! It's a truly down-to-earth and delicious national dish!

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Garlic Fried Crispy Grass Carp

Try this creative dish that is easy and nutritious.

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Shunde Sauna Chicken (Homemade)

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.

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crispy on the outside and soft on the inside

Freshly fried dough sticks are golden and crispy on the outside, with a crunchy texture and a fluffy, soft interior that becomes increasingly fragrant with every chew. Paired with a bowl of hot soy milk, slurping it up while nibbling on a dough stick is a truly delicious experience. Or pair it with a bowl of spicy hot soup, where the spicy, savory flavor complements the crispy dough sticks for an incredibly satisfying meal! Dough sticks are a staple at breakfast restaurants across China, a staple at breakfast stalls in both the north and south. But homemade dough sticks are rich and hygienic, making them even more satisfying and delicious than those sold at breakfast stalls! Learn this recipe and you'll never have to wait in line again. Enjoy your own dough sticks at home! Fry a few fresh in the morning and the whole family will enjoy a delicious feast!

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Japanese Lava Egg

This Japanese soft-boiled eggs have a runny yolk with sweetened soy sauce flavour. Perfectly go with rice or even by itself

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Spicy Steamed Taro with Chopped Peppers (with tips for preparing taro)

Let's talk about this steamed taro with chopped peppers. It's absolutely delicious! The taro is steamed until soft and flavorful, melting in the mouth. The spicy chopped peppers and the salty, savory sauce soak up the flavor, leaving you with a soft, chewy, and delicious bite. It's so delicious! The broth is also perfect for rice; add it to a bowl and you'll have two bowls to spare. This dish is common in Hunan and Sichuan restaurants. Chopped peppers are a Hunan specialty, and Sichuan cuisine favors spicy flavors. The fusion of spicy flavors from north and south combined with taro creates a dish that everyone praises, and it's a favorite among diners from Hunan and Sichuan! I'm sure many people love taro, but the difficulty of handling it can be a real hindrance. But with this recipe for steamed taro with chopped peppers and some tips for preparing taro, there's no need to worry!

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Braised Big Bones (醬大骨)

This is a Northeast China way of making the big bones in rich and flavourful taste!

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Sichuan Mouth-Watering Chicken

This is a cold dish with multiple layers of flavour, perfect summer.