Classic Chinese-Style Double-Cooked Pork Slices

Classic Chinese-Style Double-Cooked Pork Slices

Difficulty:★★★★☆ 882 kcal

Double-Cooked Pork is a classic Northeast Chinese dish, originating in the Daotai Prefecture of Harbin. It features a distinct sour aroma from white vinegar, a crispy crust, tender meat, and a sweet and sour flavor profile. Pork provides high-quality protein, while aromatics like scallions and ginger help stimulate the appetite and cut the richness. This dish requires mastering the battering technique, oil temperature control, and double-frying methods. The cooking difficulty is medium to high, so patience is needed for beginners. The total preparation time is approximately 90 minutes.

Buffalo Butter Hot Pot Base

Buffalo Butter Hot Pot Base

Difficulty:★★★★★ 585 kcal

This Chongqing Hot Pot base uses a large amount of beef tallow as its foundation, blending fried chili paste and various spices. The resulting base is numbingly spicy, mellow, and aromatic-near., which is the soul of boiling and dipping ingredients like tripe and duck intestines. Beef tallow and lard provide rich energy, while chili and peppercorn warm the body and drive appetite. However, the fat content is high, so consumption should be moderate. The cooking process requires precise control of oil temperature and stirring heat; it poses a certain challenge for beginners. It takes about 1 hour from preparation to completion.