Fried Skewer Sauce
This versatile fried skewer sauce is spicy, rich, and savory with a balanced saltiness. It features an aromatic style typical of street food, providing the aromatic compounds from fats and spices to stimulate appetite. It is very simple to make and easy for beginners; the entire process takes about 10 minutes.
Kung Pao Chicken
Shawarma bread
Starch-shadowed Mushroom Soup
This thickened mushroom soup features a rich flavor and smooth, appetizing texture; it is a quick and easy home-style dish. Mushrooms are rich in amino acids and polysaccharides, which help boost the immune system. The process requires some basic knowledge of controlling heat and thickening, but it remains friendly for beginners. From preparation to serving, it takes about 25 minutes.
Fried Fresh Milk (Zhǎ Xiān Nǎi)
Fried fresh milk is a dessert with a crispy crust and a soft, silky filling. The making process isn't difficult, but the milk thickener must be heated sufficiently and chilled to set; otherwise, cutting and frying may cause it to fall apart. The actual preparation time is approximately 30 minutes, plus at least 2 hours for chilling.
Griddled flatbreads
Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling)
Karbonader (Lean Beef Patties) with Caramelized Onions
Madombi: Dumplings from Botswana
Sauerkraut and Fish Salad
Dry-Fried Chicken with Potatoes
This is an innovative Sichuan dish with a sweet and spicy flavor, originating from Peking University canteens. The chicken is marinated before frying, resulting in crispy skin and tender meat; the potatoes are fluffy and sticky; the green peppers remain crisp. They are coated in a glossy, sweet and spicy sauce. The flavor is salty, sweet, and mildly spicy, which is very appetizing. It is rich in protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins. The cooking process involves deep-frying and sauce simmering, which poses a slight challenge for beginners, but the dish will succeed if you follow the steps. Total time is approximately 1 hour.