Creative Ways to Cook with seasoning – Recipes You Haven’t Tried

Shake up your routine with these unexpected yet delicious seasoning recipes — fun, easy, and full of flavour.

Recipes with seasoning

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Tofu Balls

A golden, crispy flake on the outside greets the first bite—perfect and tempting. Once cut, the soft, chewy interior warms on the tongue, offering a balance between the savory tofu and the softness of the dough. The aroma is fragrant, with the presence of onions providing a warm and familiar touch, evoking memories of home cooking. Each tofu ball is light yet satisfying, ideal for afternoon tea or a welcome snack. Tofu Balls are a simple yet elegant delicacy—easy to love and always leaving you wanting more.

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Fruity tofu balls

- The first thing you taste is the sweet and fresh aroma of dragon fruit, which is fresh and natural, with a mild sweetness and not greasy; if you savor it carefully, you can also taste the mellow bean aroma of tofu, which is elegant and refreshing. The two flavors are intertwined to form a unique "sweet aroma + bean aroma" compound flavor. ​ - The overall taste is light and refreshing, without heavy seasoning, and the original flavor of the two ingredients is retained to the greatest extent, suitable for people who like a fresh taste.

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Shrimp Pempek

Pempek is a typical food from Palembang, South Sumatra, which is made from sago flour, mackerel fish or shrimp.

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Steamed winter melon with chopped shrimp

Soft winter melon slices serve as a base that envelops fragrant and juicy minced shrimp. A light touch of seasoning creates a natural harmony of flavors—sweet and savory, blending in the warmth of steam. Sweetened by a fragrant sauce that penetrates, then topped with a hint of fresh scallions—each mouthful delivers a balanced essence of tenderness and deliciousness, elegant and inviting.

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beef and vegetarian salad

The beef slices are light red, the preserved eggs are dark brown with white lines, and they are dotted with emerald green coriander and bright red chili peppers, creating a sharp contrast in color. The beef is chewy, the preserved eggs are smooth and slightly elastic, and the fresh fragrance of the seasoning wraps the ingredients, which is salty, fresh, slightly sour, and has a unique mellow feeling of preserved eggs. The more you chew, the more delicious it tastes.

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Stir-fried kidney and shrimp

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~

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White bitter melon with dried small shrimp

This dish is a vibrant, savory‑bitter stir‑fry that balances the distinctive earthiness of white bitter melon with the rich, umami depth of dried tiny shrimp. The melon is thinly sliced, lightly salted to tame harsh bitterness, then stir‑fried until just tender. Scattered throughout are bursts of concentrated shrimp flavor and tender ribbons of scrambled egg, which help to soften the melon’s bite and elevate the overall texture. Fragrant garlic, onion (or sometimes tomato), and a hint of seasoning round out the flavors, creating a harmony of freshness, mild sweetness, and satisfying umami. Served hot, it’s a nourishing and flavour‑forward dish meant to be enjoyed with steamed rice.

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Juicy chicken breast for fat loss

A fried chicken breast that is perfect for the fat-loss period! The method is very simple. Clean the chicken breast, beat it with a hammer, and marinate it with seasoning for a few hours. Spray some olive oil on the pan and fry the chicken breast until both sides are golden brown. This chicken breast is not dry at all, and it is juicy and fragrant! When you are craving for it during the fat-loss period, have a plate of it. It not only satisfies your taste buds, but also has no burden. Hurry up and try it!

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Long beans and scrambled eggs

Wash and cut fresh long beans into sections, stir-fry until they turn emerald green, with a crisp and tender taste and its own fragrance; stir-fry the beaten eggs into golden and fluffy egg cubes, exuding a rich egg aroma. After the two are mixed, the freshness of the long beans neutralizes the mellowness of the eggs, and then add a little salt and a little light soy sauce for seasoning. Simple seasoning can stimulate the most authentic taste of the ingredients.