Tasty 5 grams of lard Recipes to Cook Tonight

Try something new with 5 grams of lard — easy recipes with ingredients you already have at home.

Recipes with 5 grams of lard

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Chewy and fluffy brown sugar walnut steamed buns

These freshly steamed walnut and brown sugar steamed buns are absolutely amazing! Lifting the lid, the sweet aroma of brown sugar mixed with the nutty scent of walnuts fills your nostrils. They're soft yet incredibly chewy; if you squeeze them, they spring right back. The wheat flavor of the buns is infused with the subtle sweetness of the brown sugar, and the steamed walnuts become fragrant, soft, and creamy, blending perfectly with the chewy texture of the buns. Every bite is more delicious than the last; you could easily eat three without wanting more!

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Fire Dragon Minced Pork Dumplings

- The outer skin has the unique sweetness of pitaya, and the fragrance is elegant, which neutralizes the salty and fresh taste of the meat, and will not be greasy. ​ - The filling is moderately salty and the meat is mellow, forming a wonderful collision with the fruity aroma of the outer skin. The sweet and salty are intertwined but not conflicting, but there is a unique sense of balance, which tastes refreshing and satisfying. Whether it is a dessert or a slightly salty snack, this glutinous rice ball breaks the sweet impression of traditional glutinous rice balls with its novel combination, which is very suitable for people who like to try new flavors.

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Juicy Semi-Fermented Dough Soup Dumplings

Homemade soup dumplings are so delicious! This pot of freshly steamed "juicy little bombs" are all soft and fluffy little clouds. Made with a semi-fermented dough recipe, the dough has a glossy sheen and stays soft and fluffy even after cooling down and reheating. Pick one up and gently bite into it, and the meat juice bursts in your mouth, coating the chewy, simple Northeastern-style aspic—it's so fresh it'll make your eyes squint! This is a versatile, basic filling, savory and flavorful with a hint of carrot sweetness; one bite is pure bliss. Breaking it open reveals glistening juice coating the tender pink meat filling—it's mouthwatering just to look at. From the aspic to the semi-fermented dough to the versatile meat filling, all the techniques are in this recipe. Save it and recreate this bursting joy anytime!

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Nanchang Mixed Rice Noodles

The moment this bowl of Nanchang mixed rice noodles is served, the aroma fills your nostrils. Each strand of rice noodle is coated in a glistening sauce, springy and chewy, with the rich flavor of the blended sesame oil and the spiciness of the chili oil. The crispness of the dried radish, the caramelized aroma of the peanuts, and the freshness of the cilantro unfold in layers in your mouth, becoming more fragrant with each chew. Its status as a national delicacy stems from the meticulous care put into this bowl of noodles: the blended oil is the essence of vegetables and spices simmered for 15 minutes; the blended soy sauce is a savory-sweet flavor achieved by simmering rock sugar and spices; and it's paired with readily available chili oil—every seasoning is carefully blended. This seemingly simple bowl of mixed noodles embodies an ultimate pursuit of the essence of everyday life; one bite and you'll understand why it's so popular across the country.