May 2026

Take one packet of lotus root starch and add a small amount of cold water to stir into a lump-free lotus root slurry. Place water, fermented glutinous rice (sweet rice wine), and red dates in a clay pot. Bring to a boil, then add rock sugar and sweet osmanthus. When the liquid is boiling, pour […]

First, sift the flour into a bowl and add a small amount of sugar. Mix evenly. Pour the freshly boiled water into the flour mixture while stirring continuously. Apply a small amount of oil to your hands before kneading the dough to prevent sticking. Knead until the dough is smooth and well-combined. Divide the dough

Prepare 250g of edamame (soybeans in pods), 5 dried red chili peppers, 5 fresh red chili peppers, 1 garlic bulb, 20 Sichuan peppercorns, light soy sauce (natural flavor), cold dressing vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. First, trim the tips of the edamame pods, wash them thoroughly, and place them into a cooking

Bring water to a boil and cook the alkaline noodles over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until they are just cooked through but not fully done. Overcooking will result in a less chewy texture. Remove the noodles, place them on a chopping board, and brush with an appropriate amount of cooking oil. Use

Prepare one whole free-range chicken (use half if serving fewer people), wash it thoroughly, and cut into small pieces for later use. Slice ginger and soak vermicelli in water until soft. Heat a small amount of oil in a pan (since the chicken will release its own fat, a minimal amount is sufficient) and sauté

Spicy sauce, braised crayfish seasoning pack (1 bag), garlic, ginger, dried red chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, crayfish, cooking wine, Pixian broad bean paste, spicy sauce, chopped chili sauce, vinegar, chicken bouillon, white sugar. Peel the garlic cloves, slice the ginger, and rinse the dried red chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. Remove the intestinal tract from

Based on the method learned a few days ago, dissolve 5 grams of yeast powder in warm water with a small amount of sugar, and let it sit for three to five minutes. Combine 500 grams of flour in a mixing bowl, pour the yeast mixture from step one into the bowl, add an appropriate

Wash the pork spare ribs thoroughly with water and set aside. Blanching the ribs is a common step: place the ribs in a pot of cold water, add ginger slices, and optionally a splash of liquor to enhance aroma. After blanching, the ribs are refreshed for further cooking. For stewing, a clay pot is recommended

All fillings are cut into small pieces. I prefer a generous amount of filling, so I did not cut them too small. (This filling yields a large quantity; the leftovers can be mixed with rice, which is extremely flavorful.) Steam the glutinous rice until cooked, preferably using a steamer. Soak the rice for several hours

Wash the crayfish (too dirty, no picture shown). 1. Remove the crayfish intestine: The tail has three parts; pull the middle part to extract the intestine. 2. Use a brush to clean the crayfish body thoroughly. 3. Remove the crayfish head: There is a black lump inside the head; it is very dirty and must