English home-cooking recipes

Yangshuo Beer Fish

Yangshuo Beer Fish is a famous local dish from Yangshuo, Guangxi. It uses fresh fish from the Li River, pan-fried with scales and braised with beer instead of water. The crispy scales, tender meat, and the unique blend of beer aroma with a slight tang from the tomatoes create a rich and distinctive taste. The fish is rich in high-quality protein and minerals. Paired with tomatoes and chili, it is rich in vitamins and appetizing. Cooking difficulty is medium; slightly challenging for beginners, but following the steps closely will ensure success. Ready in about 30 minutes.

Kiwi Spinach Special Blend

This is a refreshing and healthy fruit and vegetable drink. It has a sweet and tart texture with the natural aroma of kiwi and apple, while the spinach flavor is light and does not overpower. Rich in Vitamin C and dietary fiber, it helps promote digestion. It is very simple to make and beginners can succeed on their first try; the entire process takes about 10 minutes.

Hunan-style Braised Pork Belly

Hunan-style Braised Pork Belly is a home-style dish with a rich Hunan flavor. After slow braising, the pork belly is fat but not greasy, meltingly tender, salty and savory with a spicy hint. Rich in high-quality protein and fat, it provides sufficient energy for the body. This dish requires some patience and is a bit of a challenge for beginners, but it is not difficult to master following the steps, with an estimated total time of about 1 hour.

Tonkatsu pork

Breakfast Potatoes

Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry

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).

Ensaimada

Turkish lahmacun

Chicken Alfredo Primavera

Garlic Broccoli

This home-style dish is known for its strong garlic aroma and simple seasoning. The blanching process leaves the broccoli either soft and tender or lightly crisp, with a refreshing and umami flavor. It is rich in Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and various antioxidants, making it a nutritious, quick vegetarian dish. The cooking process is simple, and beginners can master it easily. The whole process from prep to serving takes about 15 minutes.

Beef Dumpling Stew