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This dish is a common sight on the streets and in every household across China. Whether in the north or south, at summertime cold food stalls or at home dinner tables, this crispy, flavorful cold lotus root salad is a must-have. Take a bite and the lotus root crackles with a crisp, fragrant, and spicy flavor. Paired with rice, it's a delicious side dish, perfect for drinking. Even a novice cook can whip it up! It's a truly down-to-earth and delicious national dish!
Braised pork trotters with preserved plums is a classic Cantonese dish that makes your mouth water just looking at it! The pork trotters are stewed until they're incredibly tender and fall off the bone easily, with a slightly chewy skin that bursts with juice when you bite into them. The sweet and sour flavor of the preserved plums perfectly balances the richness of the meat. Each piece is coated in a thick sauce, savory with a refreshing aftertaste, making it not greasy at all. You'll want to suck every last bit off the bone! It's perfect with rice or as a snack. My family always fights over it; it's a true rice-eating machine, and you'll want to lick the sauce off your chopsticks afterward!
Sichuan sweet potato noodles are smooth, chewy, and bouncy, soaking up the tangy, spicy, and numbing broth. One slurp and the aroma is heavenly. The peanuts are crunchy, and the pickled radish and green beans add a refreshing crunch, while the cilantro and scallions release their freshness. The tangy and spicy flavor is so addictive, you'll want to drink every last drop of the broth. This is a signature street food from Chongqing and Sichuan, and a popular national dish across China. A bowl of it will make you sweat, providing a truly satisfying experience. It's a genuine delicacy loved by people of all ages.
Putting cold pig ears into cucumbers is a creative combination. • Richer taste: The refreshing and crisp cucumber contrasts with the elastic pig ears. You can taste two different tastes at the same time with one bite, making chewing more fun. • Balanced flavor: Cold pig ears usually have strong flavors such as salty and spicy, while the fragrance and slight sweetness of cucumbers can neutralize the greasy feeling, making the overall taste more refreshing and non-greasy. • Nutritional complementarity: Pig ears are rich in collagen and protein, while cucumbers contain vitamin C, dietary fiber, etc. The combination of the two can make the nutritional intake more balanced. • More convenient to eat: Using cucumbers as a "container", you can eat directly with your hands, avoiding the inconvenience of picking up with chopsticks, and it is also cleaner and more hygienic. This combination not only retains the characteristics of both, but also enhances each other. It is a very clever way to eat.