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Lily Cooking Methods Comprehensive Guide
The lily has effects such as moistening the lungs and stopping coughs, soothing the heart and calming the mind, and beautifying the face. It is a vegetable with high nutritional value, containing high amounts of sugar and few coarse fibers, with delicate flesh and other beneficial components. Due to its high nutritional value, it is quite popular in the culinary world. So, how can lilies be prepared to taste good? Below, I have compiled some methods for cooking lilies and will tell you how to eat them.Lily Fried BeefIngredients PreparationLily, beef, snow peas, red pepper, salt, chicken essence, garlic, starch, soy sauce, white pepper, cooking oil.Method Steps1. Cut the beef into thin slices and marinate with soy sauce, white pepper, cooking oil, starch, and salt for 15 minutes by mixing well; 2. Wash the snow peas and red pepper and cut into pieces; mince the garlic, and prepare the lilies in advance; 3. Prepare a small bowl, add an appropriate amount of soy sauce, chicken essence, salt, and starch to make a thickener; 4. Heat oil in a pan and sauté minced garlic before adding the marinated beef and stir-fry until it is 60% cooked, then add the snow peas… -
Home-Style Stir-Fried Green Beans
Green beans, also known as yardlong beans, are one of the vegetables abundant in summer. Their pods are long and tube-like, crisp yet tender, and commonly come in white or green varieties. Young pods are thick and fleshy, crispy when stir-fried, and can also be blanched for salads or pickling. Green beans contain various vitamins and minerals. Let's explore some home-style methods for stir-frying green beans.Eggplant Stir-Fried with Green BeansMain IngredientsGreen beans, eggplantSecondary IngredientsOil, oyster sauce, garlic, red chili peppers, soy sauce, saltPreparation Steps1. Prepare all ingredients: wash the eggplant and cut into strips; clean the green beans, remove the tough strings, and cut into 8 cm lengths; slice the red chilies and chop the garlic.2. Pour a generous amount of oil into a wok, heat to about 70% hot, then add the eggplant and fry until softened.3. Remove the eggplant and drain off the oil. Continue by frying the green beans until their surface wrinkles and they are cooked through, then remove and drain the oil.4. Discard excess oil, leaving a little in the wok. Add the red chili peppers and garlic slices and stir-fry to release their fragrance.5. Add the fried eggplant and green beans, stir-fry with oyster… -
Cabbage Twice-Cooked Pork
Cabbage, also known as round cabbage, head cabbage, and other names depending on the region, is an essential vegetable on Chinese dining tables. There are countless delicious dishes made with cabbage in our major recipe collections, and here we will introduce several methods of cooking Cabbage Twice-Cooked Pork.Cabbage Twice-Cooked Pork with DoubanjiangIngredients PreparationPork belly, cabbage, salt, oil, Pixian doubanjiang (broad bean and chili paste), dried chili peppers, chili powder, ginger and garlic, chicken essence, dark soy sauce.Method Steps1. Wash the pork belly, add slices of ginger and water to cook it until done, then slice and set aside;2. Heat a little oil in a wok, add the pork belly to stir-fry and render out the fat, fry until slightly golden;3. Add ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers to stir-fry until fragrant, then add doubanjiang and stir-fry until aromatic, add dark soy sauce for color;4. Add a small amount of chili powder and stir-fry evenly, then add the cabbage and salt, and continue to stir-fry;5. When cooked through, add chicken essence and serve.Hand-Torn Cabbage Twice-Cooked PorkIngredients Preparation200g cabbage, 100g pork belly, an appropriate amount of oil, salt, dried chili peppers, minced garlic, sliced ginger, light soy sauce.Method Steps1. Wash the pork… -
Guzhen Peanuts
Basic Introduction to Guzhen PeanutsGuzhen, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Peanuts," is where almost every farmer grows peanuts. The peanut planting area in the county remains consistently around 500,000 mu (approximately).Guzhen peanuts are a famous specialty crop in Guzhen County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province. Peanuts are often referred to as "vegetable meat," with an oil content as high as 50%, excellent quality, and a fragrant aroma. Apart from being consumed directly, they are also used in industries such as printing and dyeing and papermaking. Peanuts are also a type of traditional Chinese medicine that can be used for malnutrition, digestive disorders, coughs with phlegm, and insufficient milk production. Peanut cultivation and management techniques are relatively sophisticated. Nutritional ValuePeanuts have very high nutritional value, containing abundant fat and protein. According to tests, the fat content in peanuts is 44-45%, the protein content is 24-36%, and sugar content is about 20%. They also contain vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin. The minerals content is also rich, especially containing essential amino acids that promote brain cell development and enhance memory functions. Product CharacteristicsGuzhen peanuts are well-known across the country and it is also the largest peanut trading market in Northern Anhui.… -
Winter Vegetable Braised Pork
Winter vegetable braised pork is one of the more prominent types of braised pork dishes. The key to this dish lies in the winter vegetable used, which is typically divided into Sichuan winter vegetable and Tianjin winter vegetable. It is a semi-dry, non-fermented pickled vegetable. Its saltiness and unique flavor make the braised meat exceptionally fragrant and savory.Winter Vegetable Braised PorkIngredients:300 grams pork belly, 25 grams pickled chili peppers, cooking oil to taste, soy sauce to taste, ginger and garlic, fermented black beans, salt to taste.Steps:1. Boil the pork in water until it is just cooked through, then pat dry and apply soy sauce all over. 2. Wash the winter vegetable and chop finely. Cut the pickled chilies into small pieces and slice the ginger and garlic. Set aside. 3. Heat a little oil in a wok, and fry the pork with the skin-side down until golden brown. 4. Once cooled, slice the pork into long thin slices, then arrange them in a bowl with the skin-side down. 5. Pour in rice wine, soy sauce, add salt, fermented black beans, chilies, and winter vegetables. Steam for 1 hour. 6. After steaming, invert the bowl onto a serving plate.Tips:When applying soy… -
Ways to Enjoy Winter Melon
Winter melon is one of my favorite vegetables, with its soft texture and delicate taste. Whether braised or simmered, it can handle any cooking method with ease. As a popular vegetable, it's a must-have on the dining table. Let's explore some ways to enjoy winter melon! How to Make Winter Melon Simmered with Dried ShrimpWinter Melon Simmered with Dried ShrimpIngredients:winter melon, dried shrimp, salt, oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger.Steps:1. Peel and remove the seeds from the winter melon, wash it, and slice it thinly.2. Wash the garlic and chop it into minced pieces; wash the ginger and slice it.3. Heat oil in a pan, then add the winter melon and stir-fry evenly for about two minutes.4. Add water (to your liking) and cover the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about five minutes.5. Add the minced garlic and ginger slices and continue simmering.6. Add salt to taste, followed by the dried shrimp, and simmer for another five minutes before serving.2. The dried shrimp can be fried beforehand, but they are prone to burning, so pay close attention to the temperature when frying.3. Alternatively, substituting the dried shrimp with preserved pork… -
How to Make Dry-Fried Eggplant and Green Beans
Eggplant is a typical vegetable with varied uses depending on its variety. It has considerable value for recovery from illness, and it effectively boosts vitality. Green beans contain a good amount of high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids, and they also have higher levels of minerals and vitamins compared to other vegetables. Previously, when eating out, the editor's favorite dish was dry-fried eggplant and green beans, but the portions were always too small to satisfy this food enthusiast. So, the editor learned how to make this dish at home. Today, let’s take a look at the steps for making dry-fried eggplant and green beans.Ingredients for Dry-Fried Eggplant and Green BeansMain IngredientsGreen beans, eggplant2. Cut the washed green beans into two-inch segments, and cut the eggplant into short strips.3. Chop the prepared scallions and garlic and set them aside.Preparing the Ingredients for Dry-Fried Eggplant and Green BeansFrying the Main Ingredients1. Pour a generous amount of oil into a non-stick pan. When the oil is about 60% hot, add the eggplant strips and fry until they change color. Remove and set aside.2. After frying the eggplant, fry the green beans. Once done, remove and set aside.Serving Dry-Fried Eggplant and Green BeansInstructions for… -
Cooking Braised Pork with Sedge Root
Sedge root, also known as Scissors Mushroom, Swallowtail Grass, and Vegetable Egg, is a perennial herb. Its plant is tall, with leaves growing in bunches at the base and many roots. Sedge root has excellent effects for clearing heat and stopping bleeding, preventing cancer, detoxifying and diuresis, strengthening the body and moisturizing it. There are many ways to cook sedge root, one of which is to braise it with pork.Braised Pork with Sedge Root. Braised Pork Belly with Sedge RootBraised Pork with Sedge Root - Ingredients Preparation400 grams of pork belly, 300 grams of sedge root, 2 leek sprouts, salt, oil, chicken powder, cooking wine as needed, 1 piece of red fermented tofu, 8 rock sugar pieces, 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauceBraised Pork with Sedge Root - Preparing Ingredients1. After cleaning the pork belly, place it in a pot with water and add a little salt. Boil for about 3 minutes.2. Once cooked, remove the pork belly and rinse briefly with cold water. Slice into pieces of similar size and thickness.3. Remove the old skin from the sedge root, clean thoroughly, and drain.4. Trim the ends of the leek sprouts, clean them, and cut… -
How to Make Large Bowl Cauliflower
Cauliflower, also known as flower cabbage, is a variant of cabbage and is rich in B vitamins and vitamin C. There are many ways to prepare cauliflower, such as stir-frying, boiling, making soup, or serving it cold. Large Bowl Cauliflower is one of the more common ways to prepare this vegetable.How to Make Home-Style Large Bowl Cauliflower【Home-Style Large Bowl Cauliflower】Ingredients:Cauliflower, small red chili peppers, garlic, scallions, oyster sauce, salt, oil【Home-Style Large Bowl Cauliflower】Steps:1. Break the cauliflower into uniform florets and soak them in salt water for a moment.2. Crush the garlic cloves, slice the small chilies diagonally, and cut the scallions into inch-long segments.3. Blanch the washed cauliflower florets briefly in boiling water, then drain.4. Heat an appropriate amount of oil in a wok, add the garlic and small chilies, and stir-fry until fragrant.5. Add the cauliflower to the wok and stir-fry evenly.6. When the cauliflower starts to dry out, add oyster sauce and salt, stir-fry evenly, then add the scallion segments and mix well before removing from heat.How to Make Carrot Large Bowl Cauliflower【Carrot Large Bowl Cauliflower】Ingredients:Carrots, cauliflower, scallions, green and red bell peppers, chicken bouillon, salt, minced garlic【Carrot Large Bowl Cauliflower】Steps:1. Break the cauliflower into uniform florets and… -
How to Cook Delicious Chinese Cabbage Hearts
The heart of a vegetable is the tender center, such as the hearts of Chinese cabbage, rape, and lettuce. Because the heart is very tender, dishes made with it are crisp and delicious. So how do you make delicious dishes with cabbage hearts? Whether stir-fried, served cold, or in soups, cabbage hearts can be prepared in various ways, offering a refreshing taste that clears the stomach and helps cut through greasy foods. Next, let's introduce how to cook delicious dishes using cabbage hearts!How to Make Tasty, Heat-Clearing Chinese Cabbage HeartsIngredients Preparation400g Chinese cabbage hearts. Salt, sugar, rice vinegar, Sichuan pepper, dried chili peppers, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and vegetable oil as needed.Cooking Steps1. Separate the cabbage hearts and wash them clean. Drain thoroughly, then slice them horizontally into long sections and vertically into thin strips. Sprinkle an appropriate amount of salt and let them sit for 10 minutes. Drain off the water, add sugar, rice vinegar, and MSG, then mix well.2. Pour oil into a pan and heat until it reaches 50% hot, then add Sichuan pepper and dried chili peppers to fry until fragrant. Remove the pepper and chilies.3. Pour the Sichuan pepper oil over the cabbage hearts and mix… -
How to Make Stir-Fried Cabbage
The water content in cabbage is approximately 90%, and it is low in calories. Additionally, it contains a wealth of nutrients, such as large amounts of Vitamin C and fiber. Cabbage also contains Vitamin U, which many other vegetables do not have. Vitamin U can decompose nitrosamines. Regular consumption of cabbage can also prevent aging and has antioxidant properties.Dry Chili Stir-Fried CabbageIngredients:Main ingredient: 400g cabbage. Seasonings: salt, scallion, Sichuan pepper, blended oil.Preparation:1. Wash the scallions and cut them into sections. Cut the dry chili peppers into pieces. Wash the cabbage and tear it into chunks. Soak for a while, then drain and set aside.2. Pour an appropriate amount of blended oil into a wok. When hot, turn to low heat, add the Sichuan pepper and fry until the aroma comes out, then remove the Sichuan pepper. Add the dry chili peppers and scallion sections and stir-fry to release the fragrance.3. Add the cabbage, an appropriate amount of oyster sauce, switch to high heat, and quickly stir-fry until the cabbage is cooked. Season with an appropriate amount of salt, stir-fry evenly, and serve.Oyster Sauce Stir-Fried CabbageIngredients:Main ingredient: 500g cabbage. Seasonings: 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons… -
How to Eat Water Chestnuts
Many people are curious about water chestnuts when they see them in the market. What are they? How do you eat them? What benefits do they offer our bodies? Most importantly, are they tasty? Today, I will introduce several ways to prepare water chestnuts and share the best methods for enjoying them! Cherry-Style Vegetable Recipe Ingredients Preparation Soy Protein Textured Strips (100g), Water Chestnuts (100g), Tomato Sauce (as needed), White Vinegar (as needed), Sugar (as needed), Salt (as needed), Cornstarch (as needed). Method and Steps 1. First, peel the water chestnuts, wash them, and cut them into small pieces. Set aside. 2. Soak the soy protein textured strips in water for 20 minutes. 3. In a small bowl, mix sugar, salt, tomato sauce, white vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Stir well and set aside. 4. Squeeze out the excess water from the soaked soy protein strips, then cut them into small pieces. Set aside. 5. Coat the soy protein strips with dry cornstarch, then deep-fry until golden brown. Drain the oil. 6. Leave a little oil in the pan, add the prepared sauce, bring it to a boil, then add the fried soy protein strips and water chestnuts. Stir-fry evenly before… -
Cabbage Stewed Meat Recipe Collection
Nowadays, with the thriving greenhouse vegetable industry, there are plenty of off-season vegetables available. However, in the past, during winter, people mostly ate Chinese cabbage, leading to the development of many cooking methods for it. Cabbage stewed meat is one such classic and simple dish.Method 1 for Cabbage Stewed MeatIngredients PreparationChinese cabbage, pork belly, cooking oil, salt, scallions, ginger, chili peppers, soy sauce, monosodium glutamate, star anise, Sichuan pepper.Steps1. Wash and cut the pork belly into chunks. Shred the cabbage. Slice the chili peppers. Finely chop the scallions and ginger.2. Heat oil in a pan, add star anise and Sichuan pepper to stir-fry until fragrant. Add scallion, ginger, and dried chili peppers, continue to stir-fry.3. After the aroma develops, add the pork belly and stir-fry. Then add a little soy sauce.4. After stir-frying for a moment, add water to the pork.5. Once the meat is cooked and tender, add the cabbage. Cover the pot and cook for about 10 minutes. Then season with salt and monosodium glutamate before serving.Method 2 for Cabbage Stewed MeatIngredients PreparationChinese cabbage, pork belly, scallions, salt, tofu, oil, star anise, dried chili peppers, ginger, bay leaves.Steps1. Freeze the tofu, then thaw and cut into cubes. Wash… -
Pickling Methods for Child Cabbage
Child cabbage, also known as club-shaped cabbage, child vegetable, or baby cabbage, is a new variety of mustard greens. It contains abundant dietary fiber, calcium, iron, and other trace elements, with effects such as diuresis and heat clearance, lowering qi to relieve food stagnation, and detoxification and swelling relief. There are many ways to prepare child cabbage, including stir-frying, serving cold, making soup, and pickling. Today, we will teach you several methods for pickling child cabbage.Method One for Pickling Child CabbageIngredients PreparationChild cabbage, table salt, monosodium glutamate, sesame oil, brown sugar.Method Steps1. Separate the child cabbage, remove the old skin, clean it thoroughly, slice thinly, and drain for later use.2. Add a small amount of water to the container, then add the table salt and dissolve it.3. Place the sliced child cabbage in the container and mix evenly. After pickling for some time, remove it.4. Drain off the liquid, add a little monosodium glutamate and sesame oil, mix well, and it's ready to eat.Method Two for Pickling Child CabbageIngredients PreparationChild cabbage, chili powder, Sichuan pepper powder, monosodium glutamate.Method Steps1. Clean the prepared child cabbage, separate it into pieces, and place them in a sealed container.2. Add table salt and mix… -
Cabbage Stir-Fried with Glass Noodles
Cabbage, also known as round cabbage, green cabbage, or headed cabbage, is a vegetable that only entered China in the 16th century but has since become very important. There are many ways to prepare cabbage for home cooking, such as stir-frying it with smoked pork, twice-cooking it, tearing it into pieces, stir-frying it with glass noodles, serving it cold, and more.Pork Cabbage Stir-Fried with Glass NoodlesI often make dishes like pork and sweet potato noodles or pork belly with Chinese cabbage. Today I will combine these two dishes together.Ingredients Preparation1 piece of pork belly, an appropriate amount of glass noodles, half a head of cabbage, an appropriate amount of green and red bell peppers, a small amount of dried chili peppers, an appropriate amount of scallions, ginger, and garlic, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, oil, a small amount of salt.Steps1. Wash the cabbage and cut it into thin strips; soak the glass noodles until soft and set aside.2. Cut the pork belly into thin slices, finely chop the scallions, ginger, and garlic, dice the green and red bell peppers, and cut the dried chili peppers into sections.3. Place a little more oil than usual in a wok, add the pork… -
Hejun Eight Bowls
In Hejun, a city in Henan Province, weddings, funerals, and other important events are often celebrated with the traditional Eight Bowls feast. This banquet is typically served on an eight-legged table, featuring ten plates, eight bowls, and two soups, offering both delicious taste and appealing presentation. The traditional Eight Bowls consist mainly of four meat dishes and four vegetable dishes. Name Hejun Eight Bowls Category Specialty Cuisine Origin Henan Province - Hebi City - Hejun County In Hejun, the Eight Bowls feast is commonly used for celebrations such as weddings, funerals, and other important events. A traditional eight-legged table is adorned with ten dishes and eight bowls, along with two soups, which are both tasty and visually pleasing. The traditional Eight Bowls have been known for their affordability and ease of preparation, evolving over centuries through the refinement of chefs. By the end of the Qing Dynasty (Ming-Qing period), during which the food industry experienced unprecedented prosperity, the Eight Bowls were part of the "Lower Eight Treasures" category within the renowned "Full Han Banquet." Historical records state that during festivals, ceremonies, weddings, and other occasions, wealthy families often invited guests with this feast. In the past, the Eight Bowls incorporated…
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