What to Make with Half a teaspoon of salt – Fast, Fresh, and Tasty Ideas

Wondering what to do with Half a teaspoon of salt? Try these quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing recipes.

Recipes with Half a teaspoon of salt

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Refreshing and tender cold tofu and preserved egg

This dish of tender tofu and preserved egg salad may seem simple, but it has a lot of special "meanings" in it: • A wonderful collision of tastes: tender tofu is as smooth and soft as pudding, with a sweet bean fragrance; the preserved egg is chewy and elastic, the egg yolk is dense and has a special "runny" feeling, and a unique salty fragrance. One soft and one tough, one light and one strong, the combination of a particularly rich taste is the key to many people falling in love with this dish.

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Stir-fried beef noodles

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.

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Spring-like soft tofu

The tender tofu lies in the white porcelain bowl, like jade soaked in a spring stream, trembling and shaking with fine waves when touched by fingertips. The aroma of soybeans exposed to the summer sun is hidden in the texture. A sip is as refreshing as autumn dew, and swallowing it is as sweet as the melting water of winter snow floating in the throat. With a light pinch of chopsticks, it turns into half a pool of clouds, mixed with the green of chopped green onions, as if the four seasons are crushed and gently fed into the mouth

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Grilled Chicken Za’atar

Grilled Chicken Za’atar is a flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a blend of za’atar spices, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. After grilling, the chicken is served atop a creamy dill yogurt sauce, offering a harmonious balance of smoky, tangy, and herbaceous flavors. This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or warm pita bread.

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Egg, seaweed, and shrimp paste rolls

Egg, Vegetable, Seaweed, and Shrimp Rolls. These rolls use an egg as the outer layer, wrapping vegetables and shrimp paste inside. They are then served with sauce and garnished with cilantro. This dish combines various ingredients, making it nutritious and delicious. It is a creative home-style dish or a delicate snack, cleverly incorporating shrimp paste into the egg roll for a richer texture and flavor.

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Spicy Dry Pot Shrimp

No more simply boiling shrimp after buying them! Try this dry-pot spicy shrimp recipe. You can add any vegetables you like. It's simple to make, flavorful, spicy, and delicious—perfect with rice!

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Scallion and White Mushroom Chicken Thighs

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.

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Home-style pan-fried fish fillets

Pan-fried Scaled Fish Fillets with Stir-fried Vegetables. Selected scaled fish fillets are slowly pan-fried until golden brown on both sides to lock in freshness, then stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and chives for a rich and complex flavor.

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Braised Abalone with Mushrooms

Braised abalone with mushrooms. The abalone is tender and bouncy, and the mushrooms are soft and moist. They are all soaked in a rich and flavorful sauce. With one bite, the taste of the sea and the aroma of mushrooms burst in your mouth. Served with bright green onions and red peppers, it is both delicious and visually appealing.

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Roast lamb shoulder with mint yoghurt sauce

This dish features a tender, oven-roasted lamb shoulder infused with aromatic herbs and spices, resulting in rich, savory flavors. Paired with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce, it offers a delightful contrast of tastes and textures, making it a perfect centerpiece for any meal.