Creative Ways to Cook with Sichuan peppercorn shells or scallions (optional) – Recipes You Haven’t Tried

Rice King: Stir-fried Pork Belly with Carrots

Today's Rice King: Stir-fried Carrots with Pork Belly! The steamed carrots are soft, tender, and incredibly sweet, paired with crispy pork belly—you'll never get enough rice! This is a favorite dish among Sichuan and Chongqing locals, a common sight on every family's table—a truly down-to-earth, quick, and satisfying meal with incredibly high popularity. This dish smells amazing as soon as it's served. Thick slices of carrot are steamed first, then coated in a glistening red chili oil sauce, making them incredibly tempting. The steaming process locks in the carrot's sweet juices, which burst in your mouth with the savory sauce. The rendered fat from the pork belly seeps into the carrot, its sweetness balancing the richness of the meat and adding a touch of savory flavor. The pork belly is pan-fried until crispy and fragrant, the fat glistening but not greasy, the lean meat soaked in the sauce yet tender. A bite of carrot followed by a bite of meat—the fresh aroma fills your nose, sweet and delicious, a true rice killer!

Fennel and mincemeat pancakes

Look at these meat-filled pancakes, they're so tempting! Each one is round, golden, and has beautiful burnt lines. Just looking at them makes you hungry. They taste even better. The leavened dough crust is soft and chewy, and the meat filling inside is generously stuffed, with chopped green fennel, which looks fresh. Take a bite, and the meat filling is so tender and juicy, and the fragrance of fennel hits your nose, and the saltiness is just right. When it's fresh out of the pan, the aroma can waft halfway around the block. Eat one while it's hot. The crust is slightly crispy, the inside is soft, and the meat filling is juicy. It's so delicious that you can't stop eating it. It's perfect for breakfast or as a daily snack!