Total 9 recipes
Garlic soy sauce is a delicious home-style dipping condiment rich in garlic flavor, savory and oily. It is commonly used to enhance the taste of dishes like Poached Chicken (Bai Qie Ji) and dumplings. Garlic and sesame seeds each have antibacterial properties and provide unsaturated fatty acids. The preparation is extremely simple and very friendly for beginners; the entire process takes only about 5 minutes.
Homemade beverage syrup. Mix white granulated sugar and water in a 1:1 ratio and dissolve. It is convenient to control the sweetness of cold drinks and serves as a basic formula for mixing drinks. Rich in carbohydrates, it can quickly replenish energy. The method is extremely simple and beginner-friendly, taking only a few minutes to complete. It can be stored in the refrigerator for one week.
Guan Se (Sugar Crust) is a key technique for coloring red-braised dishes in Chinese cuisine. When done perfectly, it brings a vibrant glossy red color and a unique caramelized flavor. The main ingredient is sugar, which provides energy, but its primary function is to harmonize the dish's appearance and flavor. This easy version of making sugar crust requires some control over heat; novices need to practice more to avoid a bitter or overly sweet result. Total time approx 10 minutes.
This sauce is sweet, sour, and delicious; it is the classic flavor profile for Chinese sweet and sour dishes. The preparation is simple, and the ratios are easy to remember, making it easy for beginners to master. It takes about 10 minutes from preparation to completion. The sugar provides energy, while the aroma of vinegar helps stimulate appetite and cuts through richness, instantly making the home-cooked dish flavorful.
This is a sweet and sour, fruit-flavored home-style jam that is perfect for spreading on bread. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, although they contain a high amount of sugar when boiled, so you can adjust the amount according to your taste. The method is very simple, easy even for beginners to master, and takes about two hours from preparation to completion.
Scallion oil is a home-cooking seasoning oil used to enhance aroma and fresh flavor. It carries a rich fragrance of scallions and the complex savory taste of dried shrimp. It is suitable for mixing fillings, cold dressing, or as a finishing oil for hot dishes.
A fragrant, spicy Shaanxi-style seasoning with glossy red oil. The sesame and garlic aromas intertwine, delivering a flavor that is spicy without being dry, leaving a lingering finish. Rich in Vitamin C and capsaicin, it stimulates appetite and warms the body. Mastering the oil temperature is key to this process, making it slightly challenging for beginners, but success is achievable by following the steps. The entire process takes about 10 minutes and is the perfect finishing touch for home-cooked noodles and fresh vegetables.
This is a Chinese pastry ingredient, often used for making baked pancakes/tortillas. It makes the finished product look distinctively layered and results in a crispy exterior with a soft interior. It primarily provides carbohydrates and fats, supplying energy for the body. The method is very simple and beginner-friendly, estimating about 3 minutes to prepare.
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.