Noodle Soup
Noodle soup is a free-form home staple with a light broth and soft, smooth noodles. It works with any meat or vegetables and can be rich or mild. It is rich in carbohydrates and quality protein, and the vegetables add vitamins and fiber for a balanced, filling meal. It is very easy and needs no cooking skills, so beginners can handle it easily. From prep to serving it usually takes about 30 minutes.
Stuffed River Snails
Stuffed River Snails (Tianluo Niang) are the number one dish in Yangshuo's 'Eighteen Stuffed Delicacies.' With firm snail meat, tender pork, and a fresh aroma of mint and perilla, it has been featured on 'A Bite of China 2'. Rich in protein and trace elements, the snail and pork combination offers nutritional synergy. This dish has a few more steps and is slightly challenging for beginners, but it is a great dish for the whole family to make together on holidays.
Walnut, date & honey cake
Simmered Kabocha Squash (Kabocha no Nimono)
Peeling the skin in patches and beveling the edges keeps the kabocha from falling apart, helps it absorb the flavor and makes it look attractive.
Shogayaki (Japanese Ginger Pork)
Because the meat is not marinated but coated in sauce after searing, it is less likely to burn and stays tender.
Karbonader (Lean Beef Patties) with Caramelized Onions
Pancakes
Beef Lo Mein
Sweet and Sour Ribs
Sweet and Sour Ribs is a traditional famous dish known for its sweet and sour taste with a crispy exterior and tender interior. It is widely popular. The ribs are rich in high-quality protein and calcium, offering good nourishing effects. This dish involves multiple steps including blanching, deep-frying, making the syrup, and reducing the sauce, requiring control of heat and seasoning. It is not particularly suitable for beginners, but the optimized success rate is high using this guide. Estimated preparation time: Approximately 45 minutes.
Melon Steamed Chicken
Calculations: Per serving (exactly enough for 2 people):
