English home-cooking recipes

Shangzhi Pork

Shangzhi Pork is a traditional dish from Shangxian, Shaanxi Province. It has a bright red hue, a soft and tender texture, is not greasy, and carries the unique fresh fragrance of Shangzhi. Pork provides high-quality protein and fat, while the fern vegetable adds dietary fiber and various trace elements. This dish involves a tedious process with requirements for cutting skills and heat control, suitable for those with some cooking foundation. From prep to completion, it takes approximately 2.5 hours.

Stir-fried Cauliflower

Difficulty：★★☆☆☆ 211 kcal

This is a common home-style vegetarian dish with a crisp and tender texture. It is rich in Vitamin C and fiber. The simple and quick method is suitable for beginners and can be completed in about 15 minutes.

Korokke (Meat and Potato Croquettes)

Difficulty：☆☆☆☆☆

Croquettes mainly burst in the oil when the filling is still warm or the coating has gaps. Cool the filling thoroughly and coat without bare spots.

Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich

Difficulty：★☆☆☆☆ 569 kcal

This Western-style breakfast sandwich features water-packed tuna mixed with mayonnaise and Russian gherkin juice. It is salty, savory, and slightly sour, with a dense texture, making it very filling when paired with crispy toast. It is rich in high-quality protein and Omega-3 nutrients, providing a quick energy boost. The cooking process is very simple—just mix the sauce and heat it in the sandwich maker; even beginners can easily handle it in 5 minutes.

Hot and Sour Soup

Difficulty：☆☆☆☆☆

Passion Fruit & Orange Special Mix

Difficulty：★★★☆☆

This is a sweet, sour, and refreshing summer beverage. It blends the tropical aroma of the dragon fruit with the freshness of the orange. Paired with jasmine green tea or soda water, the texture layers are distinct and it is ice-cold and cleansing. Rich in Vitamin C, it helps boost immunity and nourish the skin. This recipe includes steps for marinating, tea brewing, and juicing; the process is slightly long but the difficulty is moderate, making it suitable for beginners. The dragon fruit needs to be marinated one day in advance, with a total time of about 24 hours (actual preparation time is only around 30 minutes).

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.