Pork and Pickled Cabbage Stew
Pork and Pickled Cabbage Stew is a classic Northern home-style stew. It features a rich sour and savory aroma, tender pork belly, and flavorful ribs. It provides mainly protein and also brings beneficial components like lactobacilli from the pickled cabbage. Although the steps are clear and easy for beginners to follow step-by-step, patience is required for slow cooking; the whole process takes about 3 hours.
Provençal Omelette Cake
Steamed Sea Bass (Qingzheng Luyu)
Sticky Chicken
Shredded Pork with Cabbage and Vermicelli Stew
This is a classic home-style stew from Northeast China. The broth is rich, savory, and salty-fresh. The pork belly is soft and tender, the vermicelli absorbs the meat aroma and has a chewy texture upon absorption, and the cabbage is sweet and refreshing to balance the richness. This dish has a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, providing protein, vitamins, and carbohydrates. The cooking process requires some patience, especially with the vermicelli preparation and the cooking heat, which can be a bit challenging for beginners. However, following the steps makes it easy to avoid failure. The total time from start to finish is about 45 minutes.
Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew
Sushi
Braised Beef Shank with Zhu Hou Sauce
This is a classic Cantonese dish with rich meat aroma, bright red color, and tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef shank with tendons. It has a rich texture and is rich in high-quality protein and collagen, warming and nurturing the body. Although it requires some patience, using a pressure cooker can significantly shorten the time and is新手-friendly. Ordinary braising takes about 3 hours, and using a pressure cooker can complete it in about 1 hour.
Lychee Pork (荔枝肉)
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Kedgeree
Mapo Tofu Stir-fry with Meat
Mapo Tofu Stir-fry with Meat is a classic Sichuan dish with a sweet, sour, and slightly spicy flavor. The meat should be tender, complemented by the rich textures of carrots, green peppers, and black fungus. It is rich in protein and various vitamins, offering a balance of meat and vegetables. It has a moderate difficulty level; beginners are advised to follow the steps strictly. Estimated cooking time is 40 minutes (excluding blanching time).