Budget-Friendly Sichuan peppercorn Recipes – Save Money, Eat Well

Cooking with Sichuan peppercorn doesn’t have to be expensive. Try these cheap, tasty, and filling recipes.

Recipes with Sichuan peppercorn

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How to make lard white and not fishy

Lard rice and lard noodles are classic delicacies engraved in the memory of countless people. It can be called the "liquid gold" of Chinese kitchens. It has a wide range of uses and a strong aroma. When frying, it is kept at a high temperature and can stimulate the original flavor of the ingredients. When making dumplings and pastries, lard is used to mix with noodles, and the finished products are clearly layered, crispy and delicious. Lard was once misunderstood as a "health killer", but modern research has shown that it is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. Eating it in moderation can provide energy for the body, promote the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and maintain cardiovascular health. Reasonable intake, lard can not only add deliciousness to the table, but also nourish the body and mind as a traditional food treasure.

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Sweet and sour spareribs

The sweet and sour amber soup coats the ribs, and the meat is super tender when you bite it. The meat is stewed until the bones and meat are "half pushed and half pushed". The meat falls off the bones with a slight pull. It is soft but not rotten and a little elastic. The bones are so shiny that the sweet and sour taste permeates every strand of meat. The meat eater will lick the sauce on the plate every time~~

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Coconut milk curry with potatoes and pork ribs

Curry chicken and curry spareribs, meat eaters prefer curry spareribs~This is a zero-failure dish, you who like curry, you must try it😀 Coconut milk curry potato spareribs, a feast for the taste buds! The spareribs are tender and boneless, and the potatoes are full of soup, soft and sweet. The curry and coconut milk blend together, the aroma is overflowing, the salty fragrance is accompanied by the sweetness of coconut milk, the thick sauce covers the ingredients, and a bowl of white rice is served, which instantly opens the tongue carnival.

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Spicy Poached Fish and Frog Combination

The spicy boiled fish is super appetizing and goes well with rice. The aroma of pepper and chili pepper is overflowing. It is oily but not greasy, spicy and refreshing. The frog meat is tender. It looks spicy, but it tastes fragrant, spicy and very smooth.

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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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Beef brisket with daikon in clear broth

Beef Brisket with Radish and Clear Soup is a rich-flavored soup featuring tender beef brisket and sweet white radish. After a long period of stewing, the beef brisket is tender and full of beef flavor, while the white radish absorbs the essence of the soup and brings out its natural sweetness. The soup base is clear and delicious, with a hint of spice, and it tastes warm and comfortable. This dish is often enjoyed as a main course or soup, and can be paired with udon, rice or white rice to bring a satisfying taste experience.

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Spicy dry pot pork belly fried cauliflower (so delicious you'll want to lick the pot)

The pork belly is so fragrant that I spin in circles. The cauliflower absorbs the gravy and spicy dry pot sauce, becoming crispy and addictive. I take a bite of the vegetable and a bite of rice. I unilaterally declare that I have "temporarily broken up" with the weight loss agreement. Only when I am full can I have the strength to fight the world!

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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.