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Rice, noodles, and grains

Aromatic and nutritious, this millet porridge makes a perfect light dinner when paired with stir-fried vegetables.

Rice, noodles, and grains• [Simmering]

Millet porridge with butternut squash

There are many exciting ways to cook mussels, beyond the familiar French-style steamed mussels. Here, mussels, Chinese sausage, rice noodles, and tomatoes create a simple and exciting one-dish meal.

Fish and shelfish• Rice, noodles, and grains• [Boiling/Poaching]• [Stir-frying]

Mussels with Chinese sausage and rice noodles

Making these impressive balls is straightforward: shape the meatballs, roll them in glutinous rice, and steam. Once cooked, the rice grains become almost translucent with a pearly sheen, encasing the luscious meatballs.

Meat• Rice, noodles, and grains• [Steaming]

Steamed pearl meatballs in glutinous rice (珍珠丸子)

In this dish from Henan Province, the noodles are steamed twice to achieve great flavor and texture: the first time to cook partially and the second time to finish cooking with a saucy mixture of meat and vegetable sauce.

Rice, noodles, and grains• [Simmering]• [Steaming]

Henan twice-steamed noodles (河南蒸面)

Spinach, peas, pressed tofu, and mushroom make an exciting and satisfying vegetarian fried rice. The spinach leaves give the rice an intriguing green hue, hence the name “Emerald fried rice.”

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

Emerald fried rice (翡翠炒饭)

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

When the noodles are tossed with soy sauce and the fragrant scallion oil, they are coated with a powerful flavor punch, a beautiful golden color, and a marvelous sheen.

Rice, noodles, and grains• [Deep-frying/Shallow-frying]

Shanghai scallion-oil noodles (上海葱油面)

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