Best 2 star anise Recipes for Everyday Cooking
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Braised Pork Knuckle is one of the staple food in any household in the Philippines and other Asian countries.Pork knuckles are commonly braised or roasted.Pork knuckle is also rich in collagen which is good for the skin and joints.When cooked properly, the meat is tender,juicy and flavorful.A combination of sweet,savoury and salty. Pork knuckle needs a lot of time to make it tender.Can use a pressure cooker for quicker cooking but i prefer for a slow cook/fire for a flavorful taste .
This Sichuan-Chongqing konjac beer duck is perfect for those on a weight-conscious diet! The konjac's chewy texture is smooth and chewy, absorbing the fresh aroma of both the duck and beer. While it doesn't have much of a flavor of its own, it perfectly locks in the meat's flavor. The duck is stewed to a crispy tenderness, and the beer not only removes the fishy smell but also adds a refreshing sweetness from the malt. The salty and savory flavors, combined with the spicy Sichuan peppercorns, make the dish even more delicious with every chew. The key is that the konjac is incredibly filling; just a few bites will fill your stomach. Paired with rice soaked in the sauce, it's a satisfying snack without the worry of gaining weight. For those of you who are trying to control your weight but crave this dish, you'll love its tangy aroma and satisfying feeling. Every bite is a win-win for both deliciousness and weight management!
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!
1. Cut the beef brisket into pieces, simmer over high heat, add sliced ginger, add the beef brisket, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse for later use. 2. Peel and cut the radish into pieces. Set aside. 3. Heat oil in a pan, saute sliced ginger, spring onions, garlic, star anise, bay leaves, add minced beef, saute until fragrant. 4. Add white radish, oyster sauce, a little sugar and soy sauce, stir well, add enough water and simmer. 5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the sauce reduces. Turn off heat and bake for 15 minutes. Then, simmer again over low heat for 20 minutes, turn off heat, and simmer for another 15 minutes.
Sweet and sour sea bass has a bright red color and is topped with an amber sweet and sour sauce. Whether you are entertaining guests or having a family dinner, this dish instantly elevates the banquet and is definitely the "C position" on the table! It shows the cooking care and sincerity of hospitality. Follow the following 4 key techniques to create delicious dishes with good appearance and taste: 1. Starch selection: Potato starch is used for batter frying. Its characteristics can make the fish body form a thin and crispy shell, giving the dish a rich taste experience. 2. Deodorization: The fishy smell must be effectively removed to ensure that the fish tastes pure and sweet. 3. Ingredient selection: It is recommended to choose sea bass with few bones, thick meat and firm meat, which can not only ensure the convenience and pleasure of eating, but also facilitate the formation of dishes. Of course, you can also choose other suitable fish species according to your personal preferences. 4. Sweet and sour sauce blending: When preparing sweet and sour sauce, try to follow the proportion of the formula.
I really can't eat the braised dishes sold outside. I tried a Chaoshan bagged marinade that was popular on the Internet before, but the greasy smell was too strong when it was cooked, and I couldn't get used to it. It seems that you can't be lazy when making braised food. It's still more reliable to carefully prepare a pot of marinade yourself. After each braising, carefully filter out impurities, boil it, let it cool, and put it in the refrigerator for the next time. Why does the old braising become more fragrant as it is braised? First, the protein, amino acids, and fat of the ingredients will melt into the sauce during the braising process, and the flavor of the spices will be released repeatedly. Under the interaction, the taste becomes more and more intense and the layers are richer; second, the more times the braising is done, the spicy aroma of the spices in the marinade and the umami flavor of the ingredients will gradually balance and stabilize, and the braised food will naturally be more mellow. You should also pay attention to the storage of the old braising: filter and boil it for sterilization after each braising, seal it well and refrigerate or freeze it. It is recommended to use it within 1-2 weeks, and it is best to boil it again once a week for sterilization to prevent deterioration.
This chicken stew with mushrooms is incredibly delicious! The chicken is stir-fried to release rich fat, then slowly simmered with fragrant Northeastern mushrooms, resulting in a rich, flavorful, and fragrant broth. The sweet potato vermicelli soaks up the broth, leaving it soft, smooth, and flavorful. The best part is dipping rice in this broth; the rice grains are coated in a delicious aroma, and every bite bursts with rich flavor. It's a truly delicious accompaniment to rice!
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"On the left is the non-spicy seafood sauce section: the aroma of freshness hits your nose as soon as it's served. The fish is soaked in the sweet fragrance of seafood sauce, so tender it trembles when you pick it up with chopsticks. My child immediately started gnawing on the fish belly, even chewing the lotus root slices soaked in the sauce with a satisfying crunch, exclaiming, 'Mom, this is even better than what you get at restaurants!'—the seafood sauce gives the vegetables a subtle sweetness, light yet not bland at all. My child even ate rice faster than usual. On the right is our spicy dry pot section: the aroma of the dry pot ingredients fills the kitchen as soon as the sauce is poured on. The fish skin is grilled until slightly crispy, bursting with juice with every bite when coated in spicy oil. Even the celery stalks are infused with the spicy fragrance, becoming more flavorful the longer they cook. In the end, even the last bit of sauce at the bottom of the pot..." It had to be poured over rice and polished clean. The moment this pot of fish was served, the kids on the left exclaimed, "Mmm, this is so tender!" while we on the right were shouting, "Wow, this is so spicy and delicious!" The divider clearly separated the flavors; some were tender, some were fragrant. Even the usually picky kid devoured the lotus root slices. We used a special grill pan for fish that can be heated directly. It bubbled and steamed as soon as the flame was turned on, making it incredibly satisfying to eat and cook at the same time—the kids on the left were plucking at the tender, seafood-flavored fish, while we on the right were enjoying the juicy, spicy pieces of fish, taking a sip of wine, the spicy aroma mingling with the wine's fragrance, enveloped in the warmth—it was so addictive! If you don't have this special pan, a small alcohol stove with a regular grill pan works just as well, filling the air with a smoky, hearty atmosphere. Life is just too good!
In Guangdong, this bowl of salted pork bone, dried vegetable, and peanut porridge is a lifesaver for those experiencing internal heat! It's my go-to when my throat gets dry and my mouth blisters. The pork bones are pre-marinated with salt and spices, resulting in a savory and flavorful porridge. The meat between the bones is rich in salt and flavor, making it incredibly satisfying to chew. The dried vegetables, a unique Guangdong specialty, absorb the essence of the porridge, leaving them soft, chewy, and with a unique vegetable aroma. The peanuts are stewed until soft and soft, melting in your mouth. The porridge is thick, and every spoonful is packed with the umami flavor of the ingredients, a salty, savory, and sweet lingering taste that moistens your tongue and throat. Having a bowl of this when you're experiencing internal heat is like installing a dual "fire-extinguishing and nourishing" system on your body. Heat quickly dissipates, leaving you feeling moisturized from the inside out and feeling incredibly comfortable! This "fire-reducing" porridge is a must-have at home! My little beast sipped three bowls straight.