Cozy up with these comforting spicy bean paste recipes — simple dishes that warm the heart.
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 soy sauce is rich and delicious, the fresh squid is crispy and bouncy, stir-fried together, the fresh flavor rises instantly. This time, a little slightly spicy bean paste sauce was added, which not only makes the taste more layered, but also highlights the freshness of fresh squid.
Slice the pork tenderloin, mix with soy sauce and starch, and marinate for 10 minutes. Heat oil to fry bean paste, minced garlic, and dried chili peppers, add broth and bring to a boil, add the meat slices and blanch the vegetables. Pour the broth into a bowl, add minced garlic and chili powder, and pour hot oil to enhance the aroma. The meat slices are tender and tasty, the soup is spicy and mellow, and the side dishes absorb the red oil. It is hot and refreshing when you take a bite, and it is perfect with rice!
This dish is appetizing and goes well with rice. The double spicy stimulation can quickly stimulate appetite, and the sweet and soft green pumpkin neutralizes the spiciness. It is suitable for rice and noodles, especially for people who like strong flavors. Spicy ingredients can promote digestion. Cucumber itself is rich in nutrients (rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, etc.). This dish can not only satisfy the taste, but also add nutrition and layering to the diet, making it suitable for daily consumption.
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To put it simply, this dish is stir-fried grains - grains of pork stir-fried with grains of beans. "Stir-fried Grains" is a dish for children. Not only is it easy to chew, but the sauce also wraps around each tiny grain of food, making the flavor very prominent. This dish even uses fermented black bean paste, which has a slightly spicy flavor and can be eaten with three large bowls of rice.
The dish of "crispy and tender three shreds" exudes a refreshing feeling just by hearing the name. The lotus root is cut into fine and even pieces, with a natural crispness and sweetness, and it becomes even whiter after blanching; the shredded radish is full of moisture, and it makes a crackling sound when bitten, with a slightly spicy and sweet aftertaste; the shredded green pepper is bright green, crisp and tender with a clear and spicy taste, which just neutralizes the sweetness of the first two. After being quickly stir-fried in hot oil, the three kinds of shreds are wrapped in a light oil fragrance, which does not compete with each other's taste but sets off each other's freshness. The crispness of the lotus root, the crispness of the radish, and the crispness of the green pepper are layered in the mouth, with a salty and light taste, and the freshness of the vegetables themselves. Whether it is served with rice or eaten alone, it exudes a refreshing and appetizing feeling.