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This iconic Cantonese dish, with smooth eggs and tender, bouncy shrimp, is easy to make and always satisfying.

Fish and shelfish• Poultry and eggs• [Stir-frying]

Cantonese-style scrambled eggs with shrimp (滑蛋虾仁)

Tofu skin, with a nutty flavor and slightly chewy texture, pairs wonderfully with the crunchy green soybeans (aka edamame) in this quick stir-fry.

Soybeans and tofu• [Stir-frying]

Stir-fried tofu skin with green soybeans

In this quick stir-fry, the loofah is wonderfully soft and crisp, with rich umami flavor from the tiny dried shrimp.

Vegetables• [Stir-frying]

Stir-fried loofah with tiny dried shrimp

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)

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)

In this classic dish from Beijing, the tender chicken and crunchy walnuts create a nice textural contrast, and the sweetness from tian mian jiang counterbalances the mild bitterness of the walnuts.

Poultry and eggs• [Stir-frying]

Stir-fried chicken and walnuts with tian mian jiang (酱爆核桃鸡丁)

Packed with umami, the fermented tofu lends body and richness to the water spinach leaves and stems, and make them irresistible!

Vegetables• [Stir-frying]

Stir-fried water spinach with fermented tofu

The authentic version of this Sichuanese dish uses only chicken and peanuts as the main ingredients. The optimal ratio of sugar, Zhenjiang vinegar, dark soy sauce, and light soy sauce creates balanced and layered flavors.

Poultry and eggs• [Stir-frying]

Gong Bao chicken (宫保鸡丁)