Comfort Food Recipes with a piece of ginger

Cozy up with these comforting a piece of ginger recipes — simple dishes that warm the heart.

Recipes with a piece of ginger

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Lao Guang's Secret Pork Knuckle and Ginger

A small bowl of pork trotter with ginger warms the body and dispels wind, especially during autumn and winter—after all, putting on weight in autumn helps protect against the cold in winter! This delicious pork trotter with ginger is quite delicate to prepare. If preparing for someone confinement, start soaking the ginger two weeks in advance, bringing it to a boil daily and then turning it off. Soak for at least a week to fully unleash the ginger's aroma. My week-long pot of pork trotter with ginger is simply enticing: the trotter is a translucent brown, tender yet slightly chewy, and the flavor grows with every bite. The egg has a deep brown outer shell, but when cut open, the yolk is a firm orange-yellow, and even the core is imbued with the flavor of ginger vinegar. The ginger is crumb-free and not as spicy as those sold outside; it's refreshing and refreshing. The broth is just right—not sour, bitter, sweet, or thick—and even more flavorful than a carefully prepared broth. While Guangdong street vendors sell pig's trotters with plenty of ginger, a small piece of ginger, an egg, and a pig's trotter costs at least 20 yuan, and the flavor isn't quite there. It's nothing like home-cooked pork trotters, which are both affordable and flavorful, with every bite filled with heartfelt warmth. Speaking of which, in the month after my "divine beast" was born, we used a total of 150 pig's trotters! I just wanted to nourish my family, but the aroma filled the hallway. As if they had "smell radar," the neighbors would come to my house every day to "freeload" and take their meals away, treating me like a "makeshift pig's trotter delivery station." Everyone said my pig's trotters were so delicious they almost wanted to take the pot home with them!

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Braised Chicken with Hakka Yellow Wine

This Hakka Yellow Wine Chicken is characterized by its tender and juicy chicken, which falls off the bone with a gentle touch. The alcohol has mostly evaporated during the slow simmering process, leaving only a mellow aroma that blends perfectly with the chicken's freshness, the sweetness of the red dates, and the warm fragrance of angelica root—not at all overpowering. Every bite is comforting, warming you from the tip of your tongue all the way to your stomach. It belongs to the classic Hakka nourishing dish in Cantonese cuisine. It's not a grand banquet dish, but rather the comforting taste of home. In Hakka regions, families often stew a pot of this for women during postpartum confinement, menstruation, or when the weather cools down in autumn and winter, to warm the body and replenish blood.

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Braised Pig Trotters with Sand Ginger

This dish of braised pork trotters with sand ginger is a classic Cantonese New Year's feast staple! The pork trotters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside after being chilled in ice water—chewy, bouncy, and full of collagen. The sand ginger and shallots are stir-fried until fragrant, coating each piece of trotter in a savory sauce with the unique spiciness of sand ginger, without being overpowering. Crushed peanuts and cilantro add aroma and crunch, making it even more addictive with every chew—perfect with drinks or rice. Served during the New Year, it's both visually appealing and delicious, embodying the quintessential Cantonese flavor—a definite centerpiece for the New Year's feast, so delicious you'll lick your fingers!

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Sichuan-style minced pork stewed with tofu

Today I'm sharing a dish my family eats frequently while running our business. It's spicy, flavorful, and incredibly delicious with rice. Plus, it's easy to make. Sichuan-Style Minced Pork and Tofu Stew

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Fried Rice with Kencur and Stinky Beans

Nasi Goreng Kencur Campur Petai is a typical Indonesian fried rice dish that combines the distinctive aroma of kencur with the unique taste of petai. The fine spices consist of cayenne pepper, shallots, garlic, and kencur which are sauteed until fragrant. The eggs are beaten and scrambled, then mixed with white rice, sliced petai, sweet soy sauce, salt, and flavoring. The simple cooking process produces fried rice with a savory, spicy taste and a distinctive aroma of spices, perfect served warm as a breakfast or dinner menu.

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Juicy Semi-Fermented Dough Soup Dumplings

Homemade soup dumplings are so delicious! This pot of freshly steamed "juicy little bombs" are all soft and fluffy little clouds. Made with a semi-fermented dough recipe, the dough has a glossy sheen and stays soft and fluffy even after cooling down and reheating. Pick one up and gently bite into it, and the meat juice bursts in your mouth, coating the chewy, simple Northeastern-style aspic—it's so fresh it'll make your eyes squint! This is a versatile, basic filling, savory and flavorful with a hint of carrot sweetness; one bite is pure bliss. Breaking it open reveals glistening juice coating the tender pink meat filling—it's mouthwatering just to look at. From the aspic to the semi-fermented dough to the versatile meat filling, all the techniques are in this recipe. Save it and recreate this bursting joy anytime!

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Stir-fried squid with green and red bell peppers

Fried squid with green and red peppers comes with both rice and wine 😋

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Tender Pumpkin Stir-fried Pork Ribs

This braised pork ribs with hairy gourd evokes the taste buds with a combination of tender, savory pork ribs and the comforting sweetness of pumpkin. The tenderness of the ribs, which have been absorbed by the spices, combined with the smooth, slightly juicy texture of the hairy gourd — every bite is a delicious treat that brightens the heart. The aroma of garlic and ginger is pungent, inviting a longing for home cooking. The thick, light sauce envelops each piece, bringing a warming flavor; perfect eaten warm with white rice or other simple dishes, for a meal filled with warmth and satisfaction.

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Sour and fragrant Yunnan-style small pot rice noodles

Lately, I've been eating too much pasta and really wanted a change. Yunnan rice noodles are like Chongqing hotpot—the flavor is ingrained in the local culture. A trip to Yunnan is guaranteed to hook you; you'll crave it every day! To recreate the Yunnan taste, the local sauces and pickled vegetables are the soul of the dish! The tangy pickled vegetables mixed with the rich sauce, combined with the aroma of meat, are irresistible. Picking up a mouthful of rice noodles, each strand is coated in the thick sauce. Slurping them down, they're soft, chewy, and the savory, spicy, and sour sauce explodes on your tongue. The crisp, sour pickled vegetables cut through the richness of the minced meat. Then, a bite of a poached egg soaked in broth—layers of sour, spicy, fresh, and fragrant flavors unfold, warming you from your tongue to your stomach. Finally, I've satisfied my craving for Yunnan rice noodles!

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minced meat, ginger and gourd

Summer is a good time to eat melon, refreshing and sweet gourd melon ➕ ginger shreds ➕ minced meat suitable for men, women and children. The cooking method is simple.