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Stir-fried Chicken Thighs with Scallions is a simple home dish that relies only on chicken thighs and green onions as core ingredients. The thigh meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with a rich scallion fragrance. The method is simple, uses a single pot throughout, and is beginner-friendly.
Mung bean jelly is a traditional snack originating from Sichuan Province. It is icy, cool, smooth, and sour-spicy, making it very appetizing and perfect for summer heat relief. The main ingredient is mung bean starch, which is rich in carbohydrates and can quickly replenish energy for the body. The making process is not complicated but requires patience in stirring and boiling, as well as long refrigeration time to set. The difficulty level is medium for beginners. It takes about 3-4 hours from start to finish, mostly spent waiting for refrigeration; active preparation time is approximately 30 minutes.
Hui Guo Rou is a traditional Sichuan dish, primarily made with 'Second Cut' meat (known as Twin Tail/Tuojian) or thick-cut pork belly. The dish has bright red color, translucent and slightly curled fat, and lean meat that is dry, aromatic, and not dry/brittle. The texture is fatty but not greasy, slightly salty and spicy, with a complex aroma of garlic chives and broad bean paste. The pork is rich in high-quality protein and essential fatty acids, paired with bell peppers and garlic chives which supplement vitamins. Although this recipe has slightly more steps (boiling, cutting, stir-frying) and requires control of wok heat and knife skills, beginners can succeed by following the process. It takes approximately 40 minutes in total.
Hand-shredded cabbage is a classic Hunan dish known for its sour, spicy, crunchy texture. The dish features cabbage that is tender, tenderly seasoned, and streaky pork that is savory but not greasy; it is an appetizing side dish that pairs perfectly with rice. Cabbage is rich in Vitamin C and dietary fiber, while the pork belly provides protein and energy. The key to cooking this dish is managing the high heat stir-frying time, which can be slightly challenging for beginners, but following the steps will lead to success. Cooking time from preparation to serving is approximately 20 minutes.
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.
A Shanghai-style homestyle soup adapted in Shanghai from Russian beet borscht. Tomato and beef lead the flavor, which is sweet-sour, rich and savory. It's packed with quality protein, lycopene and a range of vitamins for balanced nutrition. It's simple to make and beginner-friendly, taking about 2–3 hours in total.
This is a classic tea recipe inspired by the streets of Thailand. It features a rich tea aroma and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel thanks to the combination of evaporated milk and milk.