Comfort Food Recipes with soybean

Cozy up with these comforting soybean recipes — simple dishes that warm the heart.

Recipes with soybean

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Braised pig's trotters with soybeans.

Chop the pig's feet into pieces and blanch them to remove the blood foam. Soak the soybeans in advance. Heat the oil and stir-fry the ginger slices. Add the pig's feet and stir-fry until slightly yellow. Add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce for seasoning. Add hot water to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat and then simmer over low heat. When the pig's feet are soft and rotten, add the soybeans and continue to stew until the soybean fragrance overflows and the soup is thick. Sprinkle some chopped green onions before serving. The soft and glutinous pig's feet are wrapped in the aroma of sauce, and the soybeans absorb the gravy. It is full of satisfaction in one bite.

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Sichuan and Chongqing traditional glutinous rice cake

Sichuan and Chongqing glutinous rice cakes can be found in restaurants, street vendors, and ancient town markets across the region. Locals frequently buy them to satisfy their cravings, and tourists always find them when checking out their favorite foodie spots. This soft, glutinous, and sweet treat has long become a classic symbol of Sichuan and Chongqing cuisine. Following the traditional Sichuan and Chongqing glutinous rice cake making process: soaking the rice, steaming, beating, and shaping, each step is meticulously crafted. The resulting glutinous rice cakes are plump and chewy, with a firm, glutinous texture. Topped with sweet brown sugar, coated in rich soybean flour, and sprinkled with crispy peanuts, the flavors develop layer by layer, becoming increasingly fragrant with each chew. Soft yet glutinous, they offer a granular texture. With each bite, a satisfying blend of authentic flavors washes over you.

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Pumpkin soup, fish tail and soybeans

Pumpkin Fishtail and Soybean Soup is a soup dish that combines the softness of pumpkin, the savory taste of fishtail, and the chewy taste of soybeans. The clear and rich broth is produced from the process of boiling fishtail and soybeans with sliced ginger, creating a warm, soothing aroma. Pumpkin is added at the end, giving a natural sweet touch and a soft texture to the soup. This dish is perfect to be enjoyed warm as a healthy and nutritious menu for the family.

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steamed fish head with garlic and black soybeans

Steamed fish head with garlic and black soybeans displays a savory-sweet balance thanks to the combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, plus the sharp aroma of garlic wafting. The soft texture of the fish meat combines with the slightly chewy pieces of chopped black soybeans, adding an interesting dimension to each bite. The steamed presentation makes this dish light and healthy, but requires about 15 minutes of marinating and exactly 10 minutes of steaming to ensure optimal absorption of the spices and prevent overcooking the fish.

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Steamed chicken feet with black soybeans

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Braised Beef Brisket Noodles

This is a rich and flavourful soup that is easier than you think. It is mainly seasoned with a few most common Chinese spices and seasonings. You can also use this recipe for other meat and unlock more dishes (see my next recipe)

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Braised pork knuckle with fermented bean curd and peanuts

The pig's trotter with fermented bean curd and peanuts is bright red and attractive, and the thick sauce covers the soft and rotten pig's trotter. It tastes salty and mellow, and the unique flavor of fermented bean curd permeates every bit of meat. The pig's trotter is tender and boneless, and the peanuts are dense and tasty. It is rich in collagen, protein and various trace elements, which can nourish the skin and replenish energy. It is a delicious and nutritious dish.

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Bone bitter gourd soup for refreshing and heat-removing summer

Bitter melon clears away heat and reduces internal heat, soybeans strengthen the spleen and replenish deficiency, and supplement calcium for bones. Drinking it in the summer can relieve heat and dampness, and it is a classic home-cooked soup made by the old Cantonese.

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Fragrant and soft braised pork belly with bamboo shoots

Braised pork belly with bamboo shoots is a tempting dish that has been stewed for a long time. Everyone who has eaten it knows that bamboo shoots are more tempting than meat, stealing the mellowness of pork belly and retaining the freshness of bamboo fragrance. The moment the lid of the pot is opened, the tempting aroma has already turned time into tenderness on the tip of the tongue.

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Braised beef brisket with potatoes and sauce

Chu Hou sauce, beef brisket and potatoes are the perfect match for rice lovers! Potatoes are rustic and simple, but they turn into a noble sauce after being coated with Chu Hou sauce. Beef brisket is even more delicious, and is stewed until soft and tasty. Workers can have a bowl of this after get off work, and it will instantly replenish their blood. It is a great companion for rice lovers.