Budget-Friendly a teaspoon of salt Recipes – Save Money, Eat Well
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Recipes with a teaspoon of salt
This dish of tender tofu and preserved egg salad may seem simple, but it has a lot of special "meanings" in it: • A wonderful collision of tastes: tender tofu is as smooth and soft as pudding, with a sweet bean fragrance; the preserved egg is chewy and elastic, the egg yolk is dense and has a special "runny" feeling, and a unique salty fragrance. One soft and one tough, one light and one strong, the combination of a particularly rich taste is the key to many people falling in love with this dish.
Jade white rolls are wrapped with cabbage leaves and steamed to perfection. The leaves are translucent white with emerald green edges. The golden red soup is poured over them, and shredded with scallions and red peppers. They are fresh and mellow, and you can taste the exquisite blend of meat and vegetables in one bite.
"Melon rings stuffed with yam" is a fresh and elegant home-cooked dish. Cut the crisp and tender cucumber into even round slices, remove the middle part to make green "small rings", then mix the delicate and soft yam paste with minced meat and season it, roll it into round small balls, and firmly embed it in the cucumber rings. After steaming, the cucumber rings maintain a bright green color with a faint fragrance, while the yam meatballs in the middle absorb the essence of both, and the taste is soft and tender without losing chewiness. The whole dish is exquisitely shaped, and the yellow and green colors are particularly refreshing. The entrance has both the crispness of cucumbers and the denseness of yam and the freshness of minced meat. It is light and not greasy, and is suitable for both daily dishes and banquet side dishes.
This dish is a common sight on the streets and in every household across China. Whether in the north or south, at summertime cold food stalls or at home dinner tables, this crispy, flavorful cold lotus root salad is a must-have. Take a bite and the lotus root crackles with a crisp, fragrant, and spicy flavor. Paired with rice, it's a delicious side dish, perfect for drinking. Even a novice cook can whip it up! It's a truly down-to-earth and delicious national dish!
In Sichuan and Chongqing, this braised rice dish is known as "Kong Fan." Braised pumpkin, dried mushrooms, and rice create a golden rice dish that blends the sweetness of pumpkin with the savory flavors of mushrooms and minced meat. The crispy texture of rice crust and the chewy, soft texture of pumpkin create a truly delicious dish. Even without the added ingredients, you'll still be left wanting more!
Imagine a slice of cake with a warm golden glow, its sweet aroma wafting through, tempting the senses even before a bite. Each slice exudes the richness of brown sugar, blending gently with the savory coconut milk, creating a rich and enticing layer of flavor. The texture is comforting: when lightly pressed, it feels dense yet chewy—as if holding the nostalgic warmth of home. Layers of pandan and a light coconut milk blend together, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and creamy, with a touch of unforgettable natural aroma. This simple dish pairs perfectly with a cup of warm tea on a romantic afternoon—Red Sugar Wajik Cake is more than just a snack, it's a memory to cherish.
Even during a weight loss period, you can enjoy something so delicious! This roasted vegetable and shrimp dish is absolutely delicious! The baby pumpkin is roasted to a soft and flavorful texture, soft and sweet, and the aroma of the seasoning oozes into your mouth. The broccoli is roasted for 10 minutes, giving it just the right crunch with a hint of char and a refreshing flavor. The shrimp are roasted to a brilliant red, chewy and flavorful, and you'll be hooked! The key is that this dish is high in protein and low in fat, making it easy to eat and satisfying. This is a perfect way to satisfy your cravings while losing weight. It's a true dieter's paradise. You'll love it once and never tire of it!
- Blanching: Boil water in a pot, add a little salt and a few drops of cooking oil, first put in the dried tofu shreds and blanch for 1-2 minutes, remove and rinse with cold water, drain the water, this can remove the bean smell and make the taste softer; then put the bitter gourd shreds in boiling water and blanch for about 30 seconds, quickly remove and rinse with cold water to maintain its emerald green color and crisp taste.
This is a minced meat and eggplant dish, which is a home-cooked dish. The eggplant absorbs the aroma of the minced meat and has an attractive color. It is usually seasoned with peppers, minced garlic, chopped green onions, etc. It has a soft and glutinous taste and is salty and fragrant. It is a common delicious dish on many family tables and is very popular in Chinese cooking. It can show the unique flavor of home-cooked stir-fry.
This passion fruit and pineapple juice pork ribs dish is a surprising and innovative flavorful creation I encountered while traveling in Nanning. After trying the local passion fruit pork ribs in Nanning, a core passion fruit producing area, I added homemade pineapple juice to elevate the flavor. The golden, translucent passion fruit shells serve as a delicate container, nestling the ribs, smothered in a rich sauce and sprinkled with white sesame seeds. The appearance alone is breathtaking. The sweetness of my homemade pineapple juice blends beautifully with the tartness of the passion fruit, softening the rich sauce flavor of the ribs and allowing the dual fruity notes to spread across the palate. This dish boasts a refreshing tropical fruit flavor over the local original. Bromelain simmers the ribs until they are tender and flavorful, and each bite offers a delicate balance of sweet and sour, salty, and savory, creating a unique flavor experience. Although the price of this dish in the local area is a bit pricey - almost a hundred dollars, once you have tasted it, you will know that it is worth the money. Once you have tasted it, you will never forget it!