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This is my favorite Chinese crawfish dish,. Mala means numbing and spicy. The “mala” effect is created by Sichuan peppercorns and dried chile peppers, and they sure will set both your tongue and appetite on fir

Fish and shelfish• [Stir-frying]

Mala crawfish (麻辣小龙虾)

In this summer salad. the succulent, sweet crabmeat pairs beautifully with the silken tofu. The salty and crunchy bits of Chinese zha cai (榨菜) add nice contrasts both in flavor and texture.

Cold dishes and salads• Fish and shelfish• Soybeans and tofu• [Steaming]

Crabmeat and silken tofu salad

This congee (rice porridge) with shrimp, fish, and peas is quick to make and tastes wonderful.

Fish and shelfish• Rice, noodles, and grains• [Simmering]

Congee with seafood and peas

Steaming butterflied shrimp with minced garlic is a simple and brilliant way to create juicy shrimp and an irresistible aroma.

Fish and shelfish• [Steaming]

Steamed butterflied shrimp with minced garlic (蒜蓉开背虾)

Without using any milk or cream, the milky look and creamy taste of this fish soup is the result of the emulsion of gelatin and fat through boiling.

Fish and shelfish• Soups and stews• [Boiling/Poaching]

Chinese-style milky fish soup

Clams and noodles make a good match in cooking. Here, the delicate medley of clams, tomatoes, and cellophane noodles creates a dish that's light and tasty.

Fish and shelfish• Rice, noodles, and grains• Vegetables• [Stir-frying]

Clams with cellophane noodles and cherry tomatoes

In this delightful dish, the minimalist approach of Cantonese cooking— using just soy sauce, ginger, and scallions—allows the natural flavors of the lobster shine brightly.

Fish and shelfish• [Stir-frying]

Cantonese stir-fried lobster with ginger and scallions (广式姜葱龙虾)

A signature dish from the city of Hangzhou, Dragon Well shrimp is flavored by the famous tea from the city: Dragon Well tea or Longjing cha (龙井茶) in Mandarin.

Fish and shelfish• [Stir-frying]

Dragon Well shrimp (龙井虾仁)