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A bowl of noodles tossed with Lao Gan Ma chili sauce

Lao Gan Ma Tossed Noodles

A quick and simple Chinese noodle dish tossed with Lao Gan Ma chili sauce and soy sauce. This classic comfort food requires just three basic ingredients and can be ready in minutes.

Noodles Quick-meal +3
A clear cup of Chinese ice jelly garnished with mint and colorful toppings

Henan-style Ice Jelly (Shi Liangfen)

A famous specialty snack from Shihe District, Xinyang City, Henan Province. This refreshing jelly-like dessert is made from natural ice jelly seeds (Nicandra physalodes) and is healthier than commercial gelatin desserts. Served with mint, lemon, or red beans, it's the perfect summer cooler loved by all ages.

Dessert Summer +4
A bowl of clear Chenpi pork rib soup with herbs

Chenpi Pork Rib Soup

A nourishing Cantonese-style soup made with fresh pork ribs and aged tangerine peel (chenpi). This health-promoting soup benefits the spleen, stomach, lungs, and throat - perfect for those with late-night schedules.

Soup Cantonese +3
A bowl of creamy century egg and lean pork congee garnished with green onions and cilantro

Century Egg and Lean Pork Congee (Pidan Shourou Zhou)

A classic Cantonese comfort food featuring silky rice porridge with preserved century eggs and tender lean pork. This savory congee is perfect for breakfast or any time you need a warm, nourishing meal.

Congee Cantonese +4
Golden crispy pan-fried tofu pieces coated in glossy savory sauce

Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu with Savory Sauce

Golden-crispy tofu coated in a rich, savory sauce that's irresistibly delicious. The crispy exterior and tender interior make this a dish you won't be able to stop eating.

Tofu Vegetarian +3
A pot of bubbling red Chongqing hot pot with beef tallow base

Beef Tallow Hot Pot Base (Chongqing Style)

An authentic Chongqing hot pot base made with beef tallow, creating a rich, numbing, and spicy foundation for traditional Chinese hot pot. This recipe produces the signature red oil base that Chongqing hot pot is famous for.

Hot-pot Sichuan +3
A plate of Kung Pao Chicken with diced chicken, peanuts, and red chili peppers

Kung Pao Chicken (Gong Bao Ji Ding)

A classic Sichuan dish featuring tender chicken pieces stir-fried with peanuts, dried chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns in a savory-sweet sauce.

Chicken Sichuan +2
Golden crispy stir-fried mantou cubes garnished with scallions

Stir-Fried Mantou (Chinese Fried Steamed Buns)

A simple yet delicious Chinese dish that transforms leftover steamed buns into crispy, golden bites seasoned with cumin, five-spice powder, and scallions. Perfect as a snack or side dish.

Mantou Snack +3