Cucumber and Century Egg Soup

Cucumber and Century Egg Soup

Difficulty:★★☆☆☆ 311 kcal

Cucumber and century egg soup is a quick and easy home-style dish. The flavor is light, accompanied by a roasted aroma from stir-frying the century egg and garlic. It is comforting, warming, and not greasy. Cucumber clears heat and hydrates, while century eggs provide some protein. It is low-fat and easy on the body. The preparation requires almost no technical skill; even beginners can complete it easily. From prep work to serving, it only takes about ten minutes.

Shanghai Salt Pork and Greens Rice (Xianrou Caifan)

Shanghai Salt Pork and Greens Rice (Xianrou Caifan)

Difficulty:★★★★☆ 847 kcal

A home-style staple full of old Shanghai alleyway charm: the mellow aroma of salt pork and the sweetness of greens, brought together by lard, soak into every grain of rice. There's a crispy crust at the bottom while the stems stay crisp and tender, with distinct layers. Bok choy is rich in vitamins and fiber, and the salt pork provides protein and energy, a balanced mix of meat and vegetables. It isn't complicated, but adding the leaves separately takes a little technique, so it's slightly challenging for beginners. It takes about 1 hour from prep to table.

Stir-fried Pork Slices

Stir-fried Pork Slices

Difficulty:★★★☆☆ 2873 kcal

Stir-fried Pork Slices is a classic Hunan-style home-cooking dish that is spicy and appetizing. The pork slices are crispy and fragrant, not greasy, paired with fresh peppers and stir-fried with fermented black beans and bean paste to produce a rich sauce aroma. Rich in high-quality protein and fat, and peppers provide rich Vitamin C, which helps stimulate appetite and warm the body. The difficulty is medium, suitable for beginners with some basic experience. Note the marinating of the meat slices and the control of the heat. From preparation to serving takes about 1 hour, with 30 minutes for marinating and the stir-frying process taking about 15 minutes.