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The golden soup is rich and mellow, the taro is soft and glutinous, the ribs are tender and fragrant, and the wolfberry and chopped green onion add color and fragrance. A mouthful of soup and a mouthful of ingredients warms the body and heart, and the healing feeling of home-cooked delicacies is full~
During a training session on Traditional Chinese Medicine's "Medicine and Food Have the Same Origin" (Chinese Medicine and Food), the instructor specifically mentioned that "Pitaya Flower Soup" is a signature Cantonese summer soup! (It was only through the training that I learned that "Pitaya Flower" is actually the flower of the dragon fruit.) Pitaya Flower itself clears heat and moistens the lungs, acting like a "cooling air conditioner" for your respiratory tract. Drinking this soup can be incredibly soothing for a dry cough in the summer. Pork bones replenish calcium and protein, and with our high daily activity levels, drinking this soup can boost our energy. Carotene, known as "little ginseng," is rich in vitamin A, which can relieve dry eyes and brighten skin. Apricot kernels and figs moisten the lungs, relieve coughs, and aid digestion. After a heavy barbecue hot pot meal, a bowl of this soup can also help alleviate stomach discomfort. This summer soup clears heat and moisturizes dryness, while also nourishing the body, making it suitable for the whole family. Those who appreciate life and appreciate the "sigh" (enjoyment) of life should definitely try this summer soup!
Watercress and Kidney Soup is a classic Cantonese soup. The salty aroma of the kidney stimulates the appetite and aids digestion, while also adding a richer flavor to the base. The combination of sweet and apricot kernels moistens the lungs and relieves coughs, without leaving a dry taste. The watercress, with its inherent sweetness, softens and dissolves in the broth, clearing heat, moistening the lungs, and promoting urination. This soup is refreshing and soothing, relieving both greasiness and dryness. No wonder Cantonese people love it!
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!
The green of shredded cucumber, the golden color of fried eggs and the whiteness of shrimps are spread on the chewy buckwheat noodles. The sauce is flavored with garlic, chili powder and sesame oil, and then added with soy sauce, vinegar and oyster sauce to enhance the flavor, sugar and salt to blend the taste, and a few drops of sesame oil and pepper oil to make the aroma more layered. The red, green and white are intertwined, and the sour, spicy and fresh fragrance bursts on the tip of the tongue. Buckwheat noodles are low in fat and high in fiber, shrimps are rich in protein, and cucumbers are refreshing and relieve greasiness. You must know how to make the soul sauce, which can be mixed with cucumbers, preserved eggs, etc.)
My little beast has been on vacation for two months, and I've been so busy. Now that school is finally back, I need to recharge. This coconut and black chicken soup is captivating just by the smell! The delicate fragrance of coconut blends with the aroma of black chicken meat. One sip is so delicious it's almost eyebrow-droppingly harmonious. The flesh of the old coconut is firm and chewy, and the more you chew, the more you can taste the sweetness of the coconut. The soup is fresh and nourishing, and it's refreshing without being greasy. Every sip brings out the sweetness of the coconut and the nourishing properties of the ingredients. After drinking it, I feel completely moisturized and comfortable!
"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!
The lamb bones are stewed until tender and flavorful, the meat falling off the bone with a gentle bite, leaving a rich, meaty aroma. The carrots, soaked up the savory flavor of the lamb bones, are sweet and tender. The soup is absolutely amazing, milky white and thick. A sip warms your throat and soothes your stomach. The savory flavor is incredible! Dip your rice in this soup and you'll lick the bottom of the bowl clean. A bowl in autumn and winter will make you feel refreshed! Put on some weight in autumn to keep warm in winter!
The meat-eating beast suddenly craves cola chicken wings, and grumbles that I haven't eaten them for a long time~ I must arrange it immediately! Look at these golden chicken wings, wrapped in bright red and rich sauce, and they are tender and juicy. The sweetness of cola and the aroma of light soy sauce and dark soy sauce blend perfectly, and the aroma is crazy and dazzling! The meat-eating beast eats it very happily, and keeps shouting that this is the most delicious cola chicken wings in the world. The old mother's sense of accomplishment is directly full~ This dish uses cola to stew chicken wings, and boils out a unique sweet fragrance. It is a "tongue harvester" for children, specializing in all kinds of rice residue!