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Pan-fried beltfish—golden and crispy on the outside and buttery on the inside—is always a crowd pleaser at dinner tables.

Fish and shelfish• [Pan-frying]

Pan-fried beltfish (干煎带鱼)

This intriguing stir-fry features two extraordinary ingredients: romanesco and king oyster mushrooms.

Vegetables• [Boiling/Poaching]• [Pan-frying]• [Stir-frying]

Stir-fried romanesco with king oyster mushrooms

Seared shrimp and fragrant scallion oil create a tasty dish with a vibrant flavor and color—simple elegance, in just a few minutes.

Fish and shelfish• [Pan-frying]

Scallion oil shrimp

Crispy tofu with balanced sweet, sour, and salty tastes—a result of blending Zhenjiang vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine.

Soybeans and tofu• [Pan-frying]• [Stir-frying]

Sweet and sour crispy tofu

A delightful Cantonese dish in which the celery, white Asian radish, and tomatoes add aluring aromas to the fish.

Fish and shelfish• [Pan-frying]• [Simmering]

Fish with aromatic vegetables

Eating spring pancakes (春饼) is a time-honored tradition in northern China, to celebrate the arrival of spring and pray for a good harvest. A bite of the pancake symbolizes a bite of spring (咬春).

Dumplings, dim sum, and snacks• Vegetables• [Pan-frying]

Spring pancakes with asparagus, eggs, and Chinese sausage

The yolk of salted duck egg is highly prized in Chinese cooking. Here, the pan-seared king oyster mushrooms, with their meaty texture, earthy aroma, and rich flavors, become truly sensational when coated with the glossy, fragrant salted yolks.

Cold dishes and salads• Poultry and eggs• [Pan-frying]

Pan-seared king oyster mushrooms with salted duck egg yolks

In many countries, garlic scapes are highly prized for their mild garlic flavor and tender-crisp texture. They work wonderfully with beech mushrooms in this omelet.

Poultry and eggs• Vegetables• [Pan-frying]

Garlic scape omelet with beech mushrooms and oyster sauce