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Fish and shelfish

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)

This delicate, elegant dish hails from Jiangsu Province, which has one of the most refined and sophisticated regional cuisines in China.

Fish and shelfish• [Steaming]

Steamed fish rolls with bamboo shoots, ham, and shiitake mushrooms (三丝鱼卷)

Congee, or rice porridge, is the ultimate comfort food for many Chinese people and Chinese food aficionados. This congee with both fresh and dried scallops is creamy, tasty, and soothing.

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

Congee with fresh and dried scallops