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Shrimp and Winter Melon Stir Fry with Thyme
This **Winter Melon Stir-Fry with Shrimp** is a light yet flavorful dish that brings together tender winter melon and succulent shrimp in a savory, aromatic sauce. The winter melon is blanched to perfection, ensuring a crisp-tender texture, while plump shrimp are stir-fried with fragrant scallions, ginger, and garlic for an irresistible umami kick. A splash of cooking wine, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce enhances the natural sweetness of the ingredients, while a sprinkle of white pepper and scallion flowers adds the perfect finishing touch. Quick to prepare yet packed with layers of flavor, this dish is a delicious way to enjoy fresh, wholesome ingredients in a simple yet satisfying meal. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner!
Shrimp and Wonton
These delicate and flavorful shrimp wontons are a must-try for seafood lovers! Made with fresh shrimp marinated in scallions, ginger, and cooking wine, these wontons are bursting with umami-rich taste. The secret to their irresistible texture lies in mashing the shrimp into a sticky paste, ensuring a tender, bouncy bite in every dumpling. Wrapped in thin, silky wonton skins, these little parcels cook to perfection—floating to the surface with a beautifully translucent wrapper. Quick and easy to prepare, these homemade shrimp wontons are perfect as an appetizer, light meal, or addition to soups. The aromatic blend of ginger and scallions eliminates any fishy taste, leaving only sweet, succulent shrimp flavor. Serve them with a dipping sauce or in a savory broth for a comforting dish that’s sure to impress!
Shrimp and Wood Ear Mushroom with Baby Cabbage
This delicious and easy-to-make Shrimp and Baby Bok Choy Stir-Fry is a flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp, crisp baby bok choy, and earthy black fungus in a rich, savory sauce. The key to its depth of flavor lies in cooking the shrimp in its soaking water, infusing the broth with natural sweetness. Lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, the dish lets the freshness of the ingredients shine. The baby bok choy cooks to a perfect tenderness, while the black fungus adds a delightful chewiness. A glossy, thickened sauce—enhanced with a drizzle of sesame oil—ties everything together, creating a luscious coating for the glass noodles. Topped with fresh scallions for a bright finish, this dish is a harmonious blend of textures and umami flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner, this stir-fry is both nutritious and satisfying, showcasing the best of simple, wholesome ingredients.
Shrimp Fried Rice
This **Arctic Shrimp Fried Rice** is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and fragrant shrimp oil for an unforgettable meal. The secret lies in the **shrimp head oil**, extracted by stir-frying shrimp heads with scallions and ginger, infusing the dish with rich umami depth. Blanched green beans and sweet corn add freshness, while rehydrated mushrooms bring a meaty texture. Partially thawed Arctic shrimp retain their moisture, ensuring tender, juicy bites. Quick stir-frying locks in flavors, enhanced by a hint of white pepper and cooking wine. Perfectly paired with fluffy rice, this dish is a delightful balance of textures and tastes, crowned with scallion flowers for a fresh finish. A must-try for seafood lovers!
Sichuan Bean Paste Fish
This Sichuan-style pan-fried fish is a bold and aromatic dish that combines tender fish with a spicy, numbing sauce for an unforgettable flavor experience. Marinated with ginger, scallions, and cooking wine, the fish is pan-fried to golden perfection before being simmered in a rich, fiery sauce made with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and savory bean paste. The sauce is thickened with starch and chicken broth, creating a glossy, umami-packed coating that clings to every bite. Finished with fresh scallions and vibrant pepper circles, this dish balances heat, tang, and sweetness for a truly addictive meal. Perfect for spice lovers, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste with crispy-on-the-outside, melt-in-your-mouth fish inside. Serve it hot for a show-stopping dinner that’s sure to impress!
Sichuan Boiled Sliced Pork
This Sichuan-style boiled meat slices (水煮肉片) is a fiery, flavorful dish that combines tender marinated meat with crisp cabbage in a rich, spicy broth. Thinly sliced lean meat is coated in cornstarch for a silky texture, then cooked in a fragrant blend of Pixian bean paste, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns for that signature numbing heat. The cabbage adds a fresh crunch, while a final sizzle of smoking-hot oil over garlic and chili-infused toppings unlocks an irresistible aroma. Perfect for spice lovers, this dish balances bold flavors with a satisfying contrast of textures—succulent meat, crisp veggies, and a tongue-tingling broth. Quick to prepare yet packed with depth, it’s a restaurant-worthy meal you can make at home!
Sichuan Fish Fragrant Eggplant
This savory **Stir-Fried Eggplant with Garlic and Chili** is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender eggplant strips with a rich, tangy sauce for a burst of flavor in every bite. The key to this recipe lies in pre-cooking the eggplant to reduce moisture, ensuring it absorbs less oil while staying perfectly tender. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and spicy bean paste create a fragrant base, while a sweet and tangy sugar-vinegar sauce adds the perfect balance. For an extra kick, red chili oil enhances both color and heat—though it’s optional for those who prefer milder flavors. Finished with fresh scallions, this dish is quick, flavorful, and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice. A must-try for eggplant lovers craving a delicious, restaurant-quality meal at home!
Sichuan Red Oil Bean Skin
This refreshing and flavorful tofu skin salad is a perfect balance of textures and tastes, combining tender tofu skin with a zesty seasoning sauce and crunchy toppings. Blanched tofu skin soaks up the savory sauce, while scallions, small chili peppers, and peanut fragments add a vibrant kick and nutty crunch. Toasted sesame seeds bring a rich aroma, tying all the flavors together. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is ideal as a light appetizer or a healthy side. The contrast of soft tofu skin with crisp peanuts and spicy chili makes every bite exciting. Whether you're a tofu lover or just looking for a fresh, protein-packed dish, this recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for meal prep or a last-minute addition to your dinner table!
Sichuan Steamed Beef
This Sichuan-style steamed beef with rice noodles is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender beef, aromatic spices, and silky rice noodles for a bold, flavorful experience. Perfectly sliced beef with tendons is marinated in savory bean paste, cooking wine, and oil to keep it juicy, while rice noodles soak up the rich meaty flavors. Steamed to perfection—either chewy (20 minutes) or extra tender (30-40 minutes)—this dish is finished with a fiery kick of chili powder, numbing Sichuan pepper, and fresh scallions for a vibrant taste. The key to its irresistible texture? Steaming over gauze ensures even heat distribution, locking in moisture and depth. A must-try for lovers of spicy, umami-packed comfort food!
Sichuan Style Fish
This home-style steamed carp recipe delivers tender, flavorful fish with a spicy, aromatic kick. Thinly sliced carp is first marinated with salt, then steamed to perfection, resulting in delicate, white flesh. The magic lies in the rich seasoning blend—ginger, garlic, scallions, chili powder, and savory bean paste create a bold base, while optional facing heaven peppers add extra heat. A quick stir-fry transforms these ingredients into a vibrant red sauce, balanced with a touch of sugar, vinegar, and flavor enhancer for depth. The final step—pouring the sizzling sauce over the steamed fish—locks in irresistible umami flavors. Perfect for spice lovers, this dish highlights the natural sweetness of carp while packing a punch. Serve it fresh, garnished with scallions, for a restaurant-quality meal at home. The key is discarding excess liquid after steaming to ensure every bite is packed with bold, clean flavors.