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In Chengdu and Chongqing, ice jelly and hot pot are a golden pair. In summer, the crystal clear ice jelly is as smooth as white jade. It is drizzled with red sugar syrup, a spoonful of fermented glutinous rice, sprinkled with crispy peanuts, sweet and sour hawthorn slices, and a few soft and glutinous small dumplings. The moment it enters the mouth, the cool and sweet taste dispels the summer heat, and the multiple tastes jump on the tip of the tongue, refreshing from the tip of the tongue to the stomach, and one bite cures all the heat and fatigue. You can skip meals in summer, but you can never be without ice jelly. This bite of cool and sweet is an indispensable soul comfort in summer! Moreover, it is super simple to make, the required materials are easy to get at home, and the combination can be changed as you like, so you can easily reproduce this Sichuan and Chongqing summer delicacy.
3. Cold-boiled quail eggs: Boil the quail eggs, peel them, pair them with cucumber and carrot shreds, and drizzle them with blanched sauce. It is refreshing and appetizing, and is a great delicacy for relieving greasiness on the summer table.
As the stove fire rises, the fried kidney with sour radish cubes is like a warm taste painting. The sour radish cubes cut into dice-sized pieces are golden and translucent, and are stir-fried in hot oil to produce a mellow sour and refreshing taste. Each piece is plump and crispy, and the juice overflows when you bite it; the kidney is cut into fine wheat ears, and is fried at high temperature to curl into an exquisite flower shape. The surface is slightly burnt and shiny, and the inside is fresh and chewy, with just the right chewiness. Red and green chili peppers and scallions are dotted in it, and the spicy and sour taste is intertwined, and the sour and spicy taste rushes straight into the nose. One spoonful of it, the sour, spicy, fresh and fragrant explode on the tip of the tongue, and the crisp and tender taste collides alternately. The rich home-style flavor makes people can't help but eat two bowls of rice.
Monk Fish has thick, fresh, chewy and refreshing meat, and tastes a bit like lobster. It also has high nutritional value. This time, it is pan-fried with butter and garlic, which makes the flavor richer and smoother.
Oyster Omelette is a popular traditional snack, especially in Hong Kong, Chaozhou, and Taiwan. This dish features fresh oysters combined with sweet potato starch, eggs, and spices, pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining tender and juicy inside. It offers rich textures and high nutritional value, containing vitamins, proteins, cholesterol, essential amino acids, and various nutrients. Garnished with coriander for extra aroma, it pairs well with garlic sauce or sweet chili sauce for enhanced flavor.
This tomato-cooked fish fillet dish highlights the contrast in texture between the surface of the fillet, fried to a crispy golden color, and the meat inside, which remains tender and juicy. The sweet and sour tomato sauce, slightly thickened by the tapioca starch solution, coats the fish evenly while giving it a fresh red glow. The aroma of sautéed garlic and ginger adds a warm and inviting layer of flavor, while the brisk tomato stew provides a natural freshness. Overall, this dish is practical for everyday use and easy to pair with warm rice, but requires careful marinating and frying to prevent the fish from becoming too dry, and careful stirring of the sauce to achieve the optimal consistency without clumping or being too runny.
This pan-fried garlic crispy chicken leg is a "permanent guest" on my family's table, and the turnover rate is very high! The golden and crispy skin is wrapped with tender meat that is so tender that it will "burst with juice", and the garlic aroma slowly penetrates into the nose. Every time it is served on the table, the aroma first hooks people, take a bite, the crispy skin snaps, and the meat and garlic aroma explode in your mouth. Who can not love this for family members who love meat? It is a delicious and favorite~
Salmon is my food "contradiction complex"! Its delicious name is well-known, but when I think of eating it raw, I shake my head wildly: "Damn!" But who can blame it for its nutritional buff? I decisively invite salmon into the kitchen, heat up the pan and oil, and watch them happily "dance" in the pan, sizzling and emitting fragrance. Others eat it raw for its freshness, but I eat it fried for its solidity. The main idea is "health preservation also needs a sense of ritual", and pan-fried salmon is my happy life dish!
Covered with white sesame or bread crumbs, golden and crispy, drizzled with brown sugar syrup to add a bright color. Take a bite, the outside is crispy and the inside is glutinous, the sweetness of pumpkin blends with the richness of brown sugar, and the bread crumbs bring a rich taste. Pair it with a cup of hot tea to start a relaxing afternoon tea; every bite is a double enjoyment of taste and vision.
This Golden Pan-Fried Chicken Chop is a classic choice at Hong Kong-style cha chaan tengs. It features a crispy exterior and juicy, tender interior. After a simple marinade, the chicken chop is pan-fried over low heat until golden, locking in the juices and releasing a mouthwatering aroma. Served with white rice or stir-fried vegetables, it’s a simple yet satisfying everyday dish beloved by locals.