lard Recipe Ideas – Family Meals Made Simple
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Recipes with lard
These freshly steamed walnut and brown sugar steamed buns are absolutely amazing! Lifting the lid, the sweet aroma of brown sugar mixed with the nutty scent of walnuts fills your nostrils. They're soft yet incredibly chewy; if you squeeze them, they spring right back. The wheat flavor of the buns is infused with the subtle sweetness of the brown sugar, and the steamed walnuts become fragrant, soft, and creamy, blending perfectly with the chewy texture of the buns. Every bite is more delicious than the last; you could easily eat three without wanting more!
There is no wife in the wife cake, but this pineapple bun does have pineapple! It is the sincerity of the bread industry, and it uses real ingredients to make people shine. The filling is made of fresh pineapple, and the rich fruity aroma is hidden in the soft bread; freshly squeezed pineapple juice is added when kneading the dough, and when it is baked, the whole house is filled with the charming aroma of pineapple and wheat. Follow these steps, the crust is crispy and the inside is soft. Take a bite, and the pineapple aroma mixed with the fibrous filling explodes in your mouth, which is directly fragrant! The sincerity and deliciousness of home-made handmade products are several blocks away from those bought outside. It is so enjoyable to eat~
A classic hearty dish from Sichuan and Chongqing's traditional outdoor banquets, "Jia Sha Rou" (stuffed pork belly with red bean paste) is a must-have for the New Year's Eve dinner table! Slices of fatty, tender pork belly are wrapped around smooth red bean paste, steamed with brown sugar and glutinous rice until soft and flavorful. It's sweet, rich, and not greasy at all, and the pork skin soaks up the broth, becoming incredibly tender and chewy. Its sweet taste is suitable for all ages, and it's always in high demand. A perfect dish for entertaining guests, whether at a traditional outdoor banquet or New Year's Eve dinner, it instantly adds a festive atmosphere to the table.
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.
I love egg yolk crisps so much, but I have a procrastination problem (I have prepared the lard for a long time). I always want to make them but I don't start. But once I start making them, I will start the "mass production" mode, bake a large plate, and then put them neatly in the freezer. This homemade egg yolk crisp can be stored for three months without any problem, and it is super convenient to eat whenever you want. The egg yolk crisps made by yourself are very fragrant, which is completely different from those bought outside. After tasting the ones you make yourself, I guarantee that you will never look down on those sold outside again. ~ Take a bite, the crispy skin falls apart, the salty and fragrant egg yolk is matched with the delicate bean paste, the taste is super rich, it is so satisfying, who would not be confused after eating it! Whether it is eaten by yourself or given as a gift, it is especially suitable. You can enjoy the delicious food at any time when you eat it yourself, and it is also very face-saving to give it to others. It is a real "social hard currency".
Pumpkin and red bean rolls are soft and golden. The sweetness of pumpkin is kneaded into the dough, and the red beans are soft, sweet and fragrant. One bite is fluffy and delicate, and the homely sweetness melts on the tongue, warming the heart and stomach.
This glutinous rice and egg dish, standing prominently in the center of a large round plate, exudes Michelin-level sophistication! The white plate makes the glistening rice balls stand out even more. Each grain of glutinous rice is coated in a glossy egg yolk, so sticky and soft it can be stretched into soft strands, with an enticing sheen. The green peas scattered throughout are incredibly eye-catching. The taste is absolutely amazing! The rice is chewy and sticky, bursting with savory flavor, infused with the rich aroma of Cantonese preserved meats—a truly multi-layered experience. Every bite is flavorful and satisfying, the aroma of preserved meats blending with the sandy texture of the egg yolk. The savory and oily flavors are locked inside the rice, leaving a lingering fragrance on the tongue. It truly is a beautiful presentation paired with a satisfyingly delicious taste! 😋
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!
The core taste of "jade butterfly condensed fat" is smooth and delicate, melting in the mouth. 1. The intuitive association of "condensed fat": as soft and tender as solidified animal fat (such as lard and mutton fat), dense and non-granular, it can be melted by a light touch of the tongue, similar to the soft texture of tender tofu or pudding, but more chewy and slightly glutinous like rice products. 2. Combined with the characteristics of rice tofu: retain the fragrance of rice itself, chewing it has the smoothness of rice paste, and because of the moderate thickness of the "butterfly" shape, it brings a light and non-greasy taste, as if holding a piece of "melting" jade fat, sweet and salty tastes can be adapted to this texture description.
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.