Creative Ways to Cook with 50g water – Recipes You Haven’t Tried
Shake up your routine with these unexpected yet delicious 50g water recipes — fun, easy, and full of flavour.
Recipes with 50g water
Winter Solstice is here! In Guangdong, there's a saying that Winter Solstice is more important than the Lunar New Year, so the rituals must be fully realized. For Winter Solstice, be sure to try this steamed glutinous rice with preserved meats! Every grain of rice is coated in the aroma of preserved meats, glistening with oil—it's incredibly tempting. The reddish-brown of the sausage and bacon, the deep brown of the shiitake mushrooms, the bright green of the scallions, and the pale yellow of the peanuts—the color combination is absolutely stunning; just looking at it makes your mouth water. The taste is divine! Steaming the ingredients together allows the rich, savory aroma of the preserved meats to permeate the very core of the rice, making every grain fragrant and flavorful. Combined with the freshness of the dried scallops and shrimp, and the aroma of the shiitake mushrooms, the layers of flavor are simply irresistible. This method is also a godsend for those who aren't good at cooking! No need to struggle with stir-frying glutinous rice; just steam it and you're done! The glutinous rice is chewy and bouncy, and the ingredients are thoroughly infused with flavor. Effortlessly master this limited-edition Cantonese Winter Solstice delicacy!
The aroma of black sesame blends with the sweetness of red dates. No extra sugar is added, resulting in a light and refreshing flavor with a soft and chewy texture. It's also very nutritious. Chinese yam can strengthen the spleen and stomach, black sesame can nourish the liver and kidneys, and red dates can replenish qi and blood. Combined with the high-quality protein from eggs, it's suitable for both the elderly and children.
This Christmas tree stump cake is perfect for those who aren't good at baking! No need to practice frosting; just pipe some chocolate cream, make a few lines with a fork, and you've got that tree stump look. Decorations are a breeze too—strawberries covered in cream make little Christmas hats, sprinkle some sugar pearls, add a sprig of rosemary, and the atmosphere is instantly captivating! No complicated tools are needed; just bake a cake crust, roll it up, and you're done in half an hour. It comes out of the oven with a warm, cozy "winter forest" vibe. Even taking photos for social media is a breeze—just place it on the table, add some pine needles and pine cones, and the ambiance practically overflows from the screen! Bring it out for Christmas; whether for a gathering or as a gift, its beauty and sweetness will be a showstopper, and everyone who sees it will exclaim, "Wow, this is amazing!"
Homemade soup dumplings are so delicious! This pot of freshly steamed "juicy little bombs" are all soft and fluffy little clouds. Made with a semi-fermented dough recipe, the dough has a glossy sheen and stays soft and fluffy even after cooling down and reheating. Pick one up and gently bite into it, and the meat juice bursts in your mouth, coating the chewy, simple Northeastern-style aspic—it's so fresh it'll make your eyes squint! This is a versatile, basic filling, savory and flavorful with a hint of carrot sweetness; one bite is pure bliss. Breaking it open reveals glistening juice coating the tender pink meat filling—it's mouthwatering just to look at. From the aspic to the semi-fermented dough to the versatile meat filling, all the techniques are in this recipe. Save it and recreate this bursting joy anytime!
This is a must-have on the dining tables of Yunnan, Hunan, Sichuan, and Chongqing – handmade chili flakes! Look at this bowl, the golden powder particles are mixed with bright red chili flakes, the grains are coarse and chewy, and because of the addition of glutinous rice, they also have a slightly sticky and chewy texture, making your mouth water just looking at it. After it ferments, the taste is absolutely amazing! It's refreshingly sour without being pungent, and spicy with a mellow aroma that doesn't dry out your throat, with the fragrance of fried rice and corn. It tastes much better than the ready-made ones you buy online. Whether you're stir-frying pork intestines, twice-cooked pork, or frying rice or eggs, just put it in the pan and it instantly becomes a super satisfying dish. You really can't buy this homemade flavor outside.
Sichuan cured pork belly—that's a longing etched into the DNA of every Sichuanese. In previous years, we'd eat cured pork belly made from pigs raised by our neighbors back home. Those pigs were raised for over a year, so they were incredibly fatty; the fat slices alone were as wide as a hand, making it quite a hefty meal. This year, I decided to make it myself—a down-to-earth, family-style version. I specifically chose leaner cuts of pork, finally achieving "cured pork belly freedom"! Look at this! The layers of fat are distinct, golden and translucent, glistening with oil—it makes my mouth water just looking at it. Unlike the dark, charred kind from smoking back home, this is clean and easy to wash. A close sniff reveals a subtle cypress aroma mixed with the numbing fragrance of Sichuan peppercorns. Steaming it releases a rich, smoky flavor that fills the room. The fatty parts are tender and not greasy, while the lean parts are firm and chewy—every bite is the taste of home.
Take a bite of oyster omelette, and the crispy, charred crust melts in your mouth. The plump oysters, like little bombs, pop with a burst of freshness! The egg is slippery, the chopped green onions add a burst of flavor, and the fish sauce makes it so fragrant you want to weld your cheeks to the plate. This is a classic Chaoshan delicacy! Our local area is close to the sea, so oysters are fresh and affordable. Selling them outside can be incredibly expensive, and the freshness of the ingredients is often a struggle. Making them at home is a breeze, with genuine ingredients and an incredible value. Make as many as you want, with plenty of fresh oysters to spare, and fry up a plate full of them for instant oyster omelette freedom!
The moment this bowl of Nanchang mixed rice noodles is served, the aroma fills your nostrils. Each strand of rice noodle is coated in a glistening sauce, springy and chewy, with the rich flavor of the blended sesame oil and the spiciness of the chili oil. The crispness of the dried radish, the caramelized aroma of the peanuts, and the freshness of the cilantro unfold in layers in your mouth, becoming more fragrant with each chew. Its status as a national delicacy stems from the meticulous care put into this bowl of noodles: the blended oil is the essence of vegetables and spices simmered for 15 minutes; the blended soy sauce is a savory-sweet flavor achieved by simmering rock sugar and spices; and it's paired with readily available chili oil—every seasoning is carefully blended. This seemingly simple bowl of mixed noodles embodies an ultimate pursuit of the essence of everyday life; one bite and you'll understand why it's so popular across the country.
Steamed shrimp with mushroom vermicelli is a dish with a relatively balanced nutritional combination. Protein supplement: Shrimp is rich in high-quality protein, and its amino acid composition is close to the human body composition pattern. Mushrooms contain B vitamins, vitamin D, and minerals such as potassium and selenium; they are easily absorbed and utilized by the human body, and are a good source of protein supplement, which helps the body grow, repair and maintain the normal function of tissues and organs. Vermicelli is mainly composed of starch, which is easy to digest and absorb. The dietary fiber in mushrooms can also promote intestinal peristalsis and help digestion.