Sweet and Sour Carp
Sweet and Sour Carp is a classic Shandong cuisine dish. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with an optimal balance of sweet and sour. The fish is fried until golden and poured with a shiny red sweet and sour sauce, which is very enticing. The fish meat is rich in high-quality protein and various minerals and is easy to digest. This dish is not very friendly to beginners; the difficulty level is slightly above average, requiring mastery of knife skills, battering techniques, and oil frying timing. From prep to plating, it takes about 1 hour.
Barbecue pork buns
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Rice
This Japanese-style Teriyaki chicken rice features a rich, sweet and salty sauce, with the surface baked slightly crispy and the inside soft, tender, and juicy, which goes very well with rice. The chicken and eggs provide rich quality protein, but the amounts of soy sauce and sugar are relatively high, so it is better suited for occasional flavor upgrades. The method is simple; just mix the ingredients and let the air fryer do the work. Beginners can easily handle it; from preparation to serving, it takes about 1 hour.
Sesame Oil Noodles (Ma Yu Ban Mian)
Sesame oil is full of aroma, and pairs perfectly with dark soy sauce and pepper for a simple seasoning that tastes savory and mild. This is a home-style noodle dish that saves time and money. The noodles provide ample carbohydrates, while the sesame oil contains unsaturated fatty acids and Vitamin E to replenish energy for the body. It is easy to make—beginners can handle it easily. It takes roughly ten minutes from boiling water to serving.
New York cheesecake
Authentic Laos Tapioca Pudding with Bananas
Chorizo & soft-boiled egg salad
BEEF LOK LAK (Lok Lak Sach Ko)
Shaanxi Youpo Noodles
This traditional Northwest noodle dish is famous for its chewy 'lifted' noodles and the aromatic spicy flavor released by hot oil. It is a daily staple in Shaanxi households. Noodles are rich in carbohydrates, and paired with green vegetables and bean sprouts, they provide a balanced nutritional intake. The process is simple and clear, very beginner-friendly, taking about 30 minutes from prep to finish.
Vietnamese-style caramel pork
