Stuffed Green Peppers

Stuffed Green Peppers

Difficulty:★★★☆☆ 1403 kcal

This classic Guangxi home-style dish wraps seasoned pork or shrimp paste in green peppers, fries them until blistered "tiger skin" forms, then braises them to soak up the sauce. The fresh pepper flavor blends with the savory filling; it's salty, fragrant and mildly spicy, perfect with rice. Pork and shrimp provide quality protein and the peppers are rich in vitamin C, for a balanced meal. Stuffing takes a little patience, but the process is clear; following the steps it usually takes about 30 minutes.

Zibo BBQ

Zibo BBQ

Difficulty:★★★★☆ 650 kcal

This is a specialty BBQ from Zibo, Shandong. The unique way of eating it involves wrapping meat and green onions in small pancakes. The blend of meat aroma, sauce aroma, and onion aroma creates a rich texture. Pork belly is rich in high-quality protein and fat, while green onions provide dietary fiber; paired with small pancakes, it helps quickly replenish energy. This dish requires skill in controlling the charcoal heat and the broiling technique, making it slightly challenging for beginners, and takes about 40 minutes to complete.