Spicy Crayfish

Spicy Crayfish

Difficulty:★★★★☆ 571 kcal

This dish is numbing, spicy, savory and fragrant, with tender, juicy crayfish meat, a classic Sichuan-Hunan drinking snack that's clean and affordable when made at home. Crayfish are rich in quality protein and trace minerals, but the sauce is heavy in oil and salt, so enjoy it occasionally. Handling live crayfish and many spices is a bit challenging for beginners, though skipping the deveining makes it much easier. It takes about 45 minutes from prep to plate.

Avocado Lassi

Avocado Lassi

Difficulty:★☆☆☆☆ 392 kcal

This is an innovative beverage that blends the Indian traditional yogurt drink 'Lassi'. It has a rich, smooth texture and is sweet but not greasy, making it especially suitable as a breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats and dietary fiber, paired with yogurt's high-quality protein and probiotics, making a single cup provide a long-lasting sense of fullness. It is extremely simple to make and has zero failure rate for beginners; from preparation to enjoying, it only takes about 5 minutes.

Traditional Soup Baby Bok Choy (Shang Tang Wa Wa Cai)

Traditional Soup Baby Bok Choy (Shang Tang Wa Wa Cai)

Difficulty:★★☆☆☆ 158 kcal

This Traditional Soup Baby Bok Choy is refreshing, sweet, and delicious with a soft and tender texture. It is a classic home-style vegetarian dish that is especially suitable for weight loss. Baby bok choy is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber; low-fat and low-calorie. It pairs with a century egg and luncheon meat to add flavor without increasing the burden on your diet too much. The difficulty is moderate; beginners can try it, and the whole process only takes about 20 minutes from prep to serving.