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This braised pork knuckle with tiger skin is truly impressive—it's the star dish of any large banquet, and in a restaurant, it's a high-end, impressive dish that holds its own. Placed on the table, its glossy, dark red skin wrinkles into beautiful "tiger skin" patterns, sprinkled with tempting scallions—just looking at it makes your mouth water! The meat falls off your chopsticks with a "plop," the skin tender and the meat succulent, not greasy at all—it's like a "gentle paradise" stuffed into your mouth. If you dip it in the light dipping sauce, it's a "refreshing and cleansing" version; the slightly spicy and sour sauce coats the meat, like a cool breeze on your tongue. If you drizzle it with the thick sauce, it's a "sweet and passionate" version; the rich sauce clings to the meat, every bite is a savory blend of soy sauce and meat, like a "sweet embrace" for your taste buds. If you master this skill, serving it to guests at home will guarantee you'll be surrounded by people praising it until you blush! 😂 Which flavor do you prefer?
This classic Cantonese dish features the fragrant aroma of barbecued pork wrapped in the sandy, sticky texture of salted egg yolk. The tenderness of the meat and the salty, fragrant flavor of the egg yolk explode in your mouth, a truly satisfying experience! Let me tell you, this dish wouldn't be worth hundreds of dollars in a restaurant. Making it at home is both delicious and economical, transforming a high-end restaurant experience into a value-for-money home-style meal. Make one now and delight your taste buds and wallet!
Potatoes are the "ever-changing star" of the food world, and they can be transformed into a myriad of delicious dishes. Among them, hot and sour potato shreds are the epitome of quick stir-frying, which can be done in 3 minutes from the time they are put into the pan to the time they are taken out of the pan. The key to making this dish delicious is to stir-fry it quickly over high heat, so that the potato shreds can quickly lock in their crisp and tender texture. The unique flavor of sour and spicy is appetizing and satisfying in one bite. It is a perfect accompaniment to rice, and you will never forget it after eating it. It is definitely worth a try!
This bowl of sesame sauce wide noodles is thoroughly coated in rich sesame sauce, each strand glistening with oil. Sprinkled with white sesame seeds and vibrant green cilantro and chopped green onions, the reddish-brown and vibrant green hues are so appetizing just by looking at them on the table! The noodles are chewy and smooth, while the sesame sauce is rich and mellow, with hints of garlic and spiciness. With one bite, the smoothness of the sesame sauce and the springy texture of the noodles explode in your mouth, creating a perfect blend of sour, spicy, salty, and fragrant flavors. The more you eat, the more addictive you'll be, and you'll want to lick the sauce from the bottom of the bowl! Wherever you find yourself in China, if you're craving Xiangmihu sesame sauce wide noodles, try your luck at a local snack street or family restaurant, or make one at home using our recipe. Get started now; you're guaranteed to fall in love with them! They're even more delicious than those sold outside!
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!
The green of shredded cucumber, the golden color of fried eggs and the whiteness of shrimps are spread on the chewy buckwheat noodles. The sauce is flavored with garlic, chili powder and sesame oil, and then added with soy sauce, vinegar and oyster sauce to enhance the flavor, sugar and salt to blend the taste, and a few drops of sesame oil and pepper oil to make the aroma more layered. The red, green and white are intertwined, and the sour, spicy and fresh fragrance bursts on the tip of the tongue. Buckwheat noodles are low in fat and high in fiber, shrimps are rich in protein, and cucumbers are refreshing and relieve greasiness. You must know how to make the soul sauce, which can be mixed with cucumbers, preserved eggs, etc.)
Who says you can only eat grass when you're trying to lose weight? Look at my Vietnamese spring rolls, they're so eye-catching! The translucent rice wrappers are filled with purple cabbage, endive, shredded carrots, and plump shrimp. The colors are vibrant and they look amazing! The shrimp are a great source of protein, and the vegetables are full of dietary fiber. They're low in calories and filling. Dip them in the spicy and sour sauce and you'll feel incredibly satisfied with every bite. You can enjoy a weight-loss meal like this!
Imagine a touch of warm spices and a deep aroma of pure earth—tender duck leg blends with authority with the rich aroma of soaked dried mushrooms. In every mouthful, there is a harmony of stardom: layers of dark soy sauce and sweet rock sugar hug the dark texture, while the warmth of ginger and onions tantalizes the senses. The thickened liquid slowly covers the full slice, creating a delicious sensation that penetrates to the bone. This dish isn't just a treat—it's a flavor offering that evokes nostalgia, warmth, and deep satisfaction with every bite.
Lately, I've been eating too much pasta and really wanted a change. Yunnan rice noodles are like Chongqing hotpot—the flavor is ingrained in the local culture. A trip to Yunnan is guaranteed to hook you; you'll crave it every day! To recreate that Yunnan taste, you need local ingredients like Zhang Yingchi sauce and pickled cabbage—these are the soul of the dish! The tangy pickled cabbage mixed with the sauce's aroma, combined with the meaty fragrance, is irresistible. Picking up a mouthful of rice noodles, each strand is coated in the thick sauce. Slurping them down, they're soft, chewy, and the sauce's salty, savory, sour, and spicy flavors explode on your tongue. The crisp pickled cabbage cuts through the richness of the minced meat, and then you bite into a poached egg soaked in broth. The layers of sour, spicy, fresh, and fragrant flavors build up, warming you from your tongue to your stomach with every bite. Finally, I've satisfied my craving for Yunnan rice noodles!
The fragrant steamed glutinous rice spareribs are here! The spareribs are marinated with five-spice powder and wrapped with chewy glutinous rice. Once they are steamed, the whole house is filled with the aroma of meat and rice~ (I have personally tested this combination and it is YYDs! 🤤) Every time I make it, my family will rush to eat it. It is a real table turner. It is so fragrant that I even want to lick the plate clean~