Shredded Pork with Cabbage and Vermicelli Stew

Shredded Pork with Cabbage and Vermicelli Stew

Difficulty:★★★☆☆ 1880 kcal

This is a classic home-style stew from Northeast China. The broth is rich, savory, and salty-fresh. The pork belly is soft and tender, the vermicelli absorbs the meat aroma and has a chewy texture upon absorption, and the cabbage is sweet and refreshing to balance the richness. This dish has a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, providing protein, vitamins, and carbohydrates. The cooking process requires some patience, especially with the vermicelli preparation and the cooking heat, which can be a bit challenging for beginners. However, following the steps makes it easy to avoid failure. The total time from start to finish is about 45 minutes.

Stir-fried Lotus Root Cubes

Stir-fried Lotus Root Cubes

Difficulty:★★★☆☆ 214 kcal

Stir-fried Lotus Root Cubes is a quick, simple home-style vegetarian dish. The lotus root cubes are crispy, tender, and refreshing, with a savory flavor possessing a subtle spiciness that goes very well with rice. Lotus root is rich in dietary fiber and vitamins, helping to clear heat and moisten dryness. It is easy to make; as long as you pay attention to blanching the cubes and seasoning, even kitchen beginners can easily finish it. The entire process takes about 20 minutes to get to the dinner table.

Garlic Shrimp

Garlic Shrimp

Difficulty:★★☆☆☆ 456 kcal

This traditional Cantonese dish is known for being fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth. The shrimp meat is sweet and springy, while the garlic aroma is rich. Sea shrimp is rich in high-quality protein and trace elements like calcium and selenium. Paired with garlic, it helps kill bacteria and stimulates the appetite. The preparation is very simple, involving just a few steps: preparing the shrimp, spreading the sauce, steaming, and pouring on the oil. Beginners can easily handle this, taking about 15 minutes in total.