Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

Difficulty:★★★★☆ 641 kcal

This is a classic Indian curry dish featuring drumsticks roasted before stewing, paired with a sauce made of tomato, butter, and cream. The texture is rich and silky, with a sweet, sour, and slightly spicy flavor, accompanied by a unique blend of aromatic spices. Chicken, yogurt, and cashews provide rich protein and healthy fats, while tomatoes and spices also contribute vitamins and antioxidants. This dish requires a certain level of technique; mastering heat and spice balance is key, and requires about 1 hour and 45 minutes total (including marinating time).

Olives and Minced Meat with Green Beans

Olives and Minced Meat with Green Beans

Difficulty:★★☆☆☆ 720 kcal

Olives and Minced Meat with Green Beans is a home-style stir-fry with a strong Chaoshan flavor. It features a savory, crispy, and tender texture that goes wonderfully with rice. Green beans are rich in dietary fiber and vitamins. Paired with minced meat, this dish provides high-quality protein, while the olives bring a unique savory flavor. This recipe is clear and easy for beginners to follow; just remember to stir-fry the green beans thoroughly. From preparation to serving, it takes about thirty minutes.

Rice Porridge (Congee)

Rice Porridge (Congee)

Difficulty:★★☆☆☆ 308 kcal

White porridge is refreshing, soft, and a staple home-cooked meal that warms the stomach. It has a pure rice fragrance and is suitable for the young and the old. It is rich in carbohydrates and a small amount of protein, easy to digest, and has the benefits of tonifying the spleen, harmonizing the stomach, and clearing the lungs. The operation is simple; just master the control of the heat and the amount of water. Beginners can easily complete it, and the whole process takes about 25 minutes.