Main Dish Recipes

Main Dish

Honey Char Siu Pork is a classic Cantonese barbecue dish featuring tender, red-tinted meat with a sweet flavor profile. This version is marinated with char siu sauce and red yeast rice wine lees, then roasted to a glossy finish.

1h 0m

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Pig Trotters with Ginger

Pig Trotters with Ginger is a warming, sweet and sour dish traditionally prepared in a large earthenware pot. The vinegar-ginger base is simmered for weeks before adding the trotters, resulting in a rich, tender stew.

3h 30m

Hard

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Boiled Mantis Shrimp

Tender mantis shrimp are boiled simply with aromatics and served with a savory dipping sauce.

10 min

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Scrambled Eggs with Brown Beech Mushrooms

Tender scrambled eggs stir-fried with brown beech mushrooms and carrot strips.

10 min

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Roasted Chicken Wings

Tender chicken wings marinated with garlic, cumin, and aromatic spices, then roasted until golden and savory.

2h 10m

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Fermented Black Bean Pan-Fried Eggs

A simple, savory dish featuring eggs pan-fried with fermented black beans for a rich, aromatic flavor.

10 min

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Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Scallions

Stir-fried pork belly with scallions is aromatic and rich without being greasy, making it a perfect appetizer.

30 min

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Braised Pork Hock

This pressure cooker braised pork hock is red, shiny, tender, and richly flavored. It is a simple, time-saving dish that is perfect for a festive meal.

Varies

Main Dish

Braised Chicken Legs

Tender chicken drumsticks marinated in soy sauce, then pan-fried and braised with Sichuan peppercorns and garlic.

30 min

Main Dish

Braised Beef

This was my first attempt at braised beef, a nice change from the usual stewed or red-cooked preparations. The beef shank is marinated with salt and Sichuan peppercorns, then slow-braised with aromatics until tender, and served with a simple, zesty dipping sauce.

2 hours