Cozy up with these comforting hot oil recipes — simple dishes that warm the heart.
This dish features tender pangasius fillets steamed on a bed of vermicelli—a harmonious blend of smooth and chewy textures. The aroma of garlic and seafood sauce adds a light savory touch, while a drizzle of hot oil gives the dish a seductive sheen and aroma. It's perfect served warm as a healthy and light main dish.
This refreshing cold noodle dish balances sweet-and-sour flavours with juicy tomatoes, bright lime, and fresh coriander, finished with a fragrant chilli-and-sesame hot-oil dressing—and a “secret ingredient” of passion fruit for a summery twist. This refreshing cold noodles with a secret ingredient that is perfect for the hot summer weather!
This stir-fried dish of three shredded vegetables is vibrant in color. The king oyster mushrooms are smooth, tender, and chewy, the carrot shreds are sweet and crisp, and the green bell peppers have a fresh and spicy aroma. The three ingredients are stir-fried together in hot oil, and the sauce is golden and bright. Every bite is refreshing and not greasy. It is a refreshing, delicious, and appetizing home-style dish.
The hot oil is put into the pan, and the kidneys are fried on high heat. They have just the right amount of smoky smell, with a slightly charred edge and a springy texture inside. The fishy smell is driven away by the neat seasoning. The fresh shrimps next to them are even more attractive, with crispy shells that can be chewed directly, and firm and sweet shrimp meat that has absorbed the soup from the kidneys. Every bite is so fresh that it makes your eyebrows jump. The aroma of the two fresh things colliding in the pot goes straight to the tip of your nose. The richness of the kidneys and the freshness of the shrimps are intertwined, and with some scallions or red peppers to enhance the flavor, it is so delicious that you can't stop eating with your chopsticks~
Stir-fried chicken drumsticks with white mushrooms is a flavorful and simple home-style stir-fry. Tender chicken drumsticks are cut into small pieces and quickly stir-fried in hot oil until golden brown and fragrant. They are then stir-fried together with sliced shiitake mushrooms. The sweetness of the mushrooms and the savory aroma of the chicken blend together perfectly. The shiitake mushrooms soak up the meat juices, becoming tender yet bouncy, while the chicken is smooth and juicy. A drizzle of light soy sauce enhances the flavor, making it savory and delicious. Every bite is a perfect collision of mushroom and meat flavors, making it both appetizing and satisfying.
The dish of "crispy and tender three shreds" exudes a refreshing feeling just by hearing the name. The lotus root is cut into fine and even pieces, with a natural crispness and sweetness, and it becomes even whiter after blanching; the shredded radish is full of moisture, and it makes a crackling sound when bitten, with a slightly spicy and sweet aftertaste; the shredded green pepper is bright green, crisp and tender with a clear and spicy taste, which just neutralizes the sweetness of the first two. After being quickly stir-fried in hot oil, the three kinds of shreds are wrapped in a light oil fragrance, which does not compete with each other's taste but sets off each other's freshness. The crispness of the lotus root, the crispness of the radish, and the crispness of the green pepper are layered in the mouth, with a salty and light taste, and the freshness of the vegetables themselves. Whether it is served with rice or eaten alone, it exudes a refreshing and appetizing feeling.
Spicy Numbing Prawn turns flattened, corn-starch–coated prawns into delicate, bouncy “prawn chips,” briefly cooked then chilled for extra snap. They’re finished with a punchy jiao-ma style dressing—garlic, ginger, spring onions, red chillies, and ground Sichuan pepper bloomed with hot oil, then rounded out with soy sauce, oyster sauce, Sichuan pepper oil, and a touch of sugar—topped with sesame and coriander.
Fried squid in Bifengtang, a delicious and refreshing attack As the hot oil rolls, the squid is rolled into golden flowers, and every inch of its texture is filled with the warmth of garlic and chili. The crispy and fragrant Bifengtang wrapped with squid tentacles, first there is a crisp sound when you bite it, followed by the squid's juicy and tender taste bursting on the tip of your tongue. The garlic is burnt and not bitter, the chili is slightly spicy to enhance the freshness, and the salty and fragrant Bifengtang is perfectly integrated with the sweetness of the squid itself.
Silky steamed egg set into a soft savoury custard, with Japanese tofu adding an extra-gentle bite. Juicy shrimp on top makes it feel a bit more special, while a warm drizzle of soy sauce mixed with hot oil, chopped red pepper, and green onion brings a punchy, aromatic finish. Serve it with rice for an easy, comforting meal.