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Red Braised Eggplant

Red Braised Eggplant

Difficulty：★★★★☆ 547 kcal

Red Braised Eggplant is a rich, salty, and fragrant home-style dish. The tender eggplant cubes absorb the sauce perfectly, while the green bell peppers and tomatoes provide an appetizing sour and spicy flavor. Eggplants are rich in dietary fiber and Vitamin P (bioflavonoids), and the deep-fried cubes are crispy on the outside and fragrant without being greasy. This recipe involves coating the eggplant in a batter and deep-frying it before stewing, so there are several steps. It may seem complex for beginners, but it is very doable with practice and attention to detail. The total time from prep to cooking is about 45 minutes.
Steamed Pork Belly with Rice Flour (Fen Zheng Rou)

Steamed Pork Belly with Rice Flour (Fen Zheng Rou)

Difficulty：★★★★☆ 1606 kcal

Steamed Pork with Rice Flour is a classic Chinese steamed dish known for its rich aroma and soft, sticky texture. It is a kind of home-style cuisine widely enjoyed. Pork belly provides high-quality protein and fat, paired with root vegetables like potatoes for a balanced nutrition. This dish is suitable for those with some cooking experience; approximately 90 minutes are needed from preparation to completion.
Yu Xiang Eggplant (Fish Aroma Eggplant)

Yu Xiang Eggplant (Fish Aroma Eggplant)

Difficulty：★★★☆☆

Yu Xiang Eggplant is a classic Sichuan dish with a sweet, sour, and mildly spicy flavor. The eggplant is soft and tender with a rich sauce; it is very appetizing. Eggplant is rich in dietary fiber and various vitamins, and the meat provides protein. The difficulty is medium; you need to master the technique of frying eggplant and flavoring. New cooks can succeed with a little practice. It takes about 30 minutes from preparation to finishing.