Lamb Stew with Fried Bean Curd Sheet (Zhi Zhu Yang Nan Ba)

Lamb Stew with Fried Bean Curd Sheet (Zhi Zhu Yang Nan Ba)

Difficulty:★★★★★ 2391 kcal

This is a traditional Cantonese claypot dish. With the balance of Zhu Hou sauce and fermented bean curd, the lamb and bean curd sheets have a rich sauce flavor and a rich, fat-but-not-greasy texture. It warms the body and heart, and is especially suitable for cold weather. Lamb is rich in protein and iron, nourishing blood and Qi, while bean curd sheets provide high-quality plant protein, balancing the nutrition. Although the ingredient preparation and braising steps are numerous, the control of heat is not complex; beginners can succeed by following the steps. It takes about two and a half hours from preparation to serving.

Steamed Oysters

Steamed Oysters

Difficulty:★★★☆☆ 184 kcal

Steamed Oysters is a home-style coastal dish that preserves the original flavor. The oyster meat is tender and juicy, carrying a faint salty sea fragrance, with the garlic and ginger bringing out a fresh sweet taste. Oysters are rich in high-quality protein and zinc, which can help boost immunity. The operation isn't complex, but lifting the boiling pot lid and handling the oyster shells requires a little caution, making it achievable for beginners. From brushing to serving, it only takes about twenty minutes.

腊 Eight Porridge (Laba Porridge)

腊 Eight Porridge (Laba Porridge)

Difficulty:★★★★☆ 2042 kcal

Laba Porridge is a traditional seasonal sweet porridge. The texture is thick and soft, blending the complex aromas of multiple grains, beans, and dried fruits. It is rich in carbohydrates, minerals, and various vitamins. Lotus seeds also have a calming effect on the mind and are suitable for people under high work pressure. Although there are many ingredients, the operation is simple; patience and slow simmering are all that is needed. It is beginner-friendly. Excluding the soaking preparation time, the simmering takes about 3 hours.