Soy Rice Fire, inspirations from classic Chinese recipes and techniques - Part 13

In this dim sum house favorite, the fermented black beans give the pork ribs a rich aroma and umami taste. The addition of the pumpkin brings a nice sweetness to the dish.

Meat• [Steaming]

Steamed pork ribs with fermented black beans and butternut squash

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)

Grated tomatoes create a simple, tasty sauce to flavor the yardlong beans

Vegetables• [Simmering]

Yardlong beans simmered in tomato sauce

These cold wontons, with a vegetarian filling of tofu, bok choy, and dried shiitake mushrooms and draped in a sesame sauce, are great in warm weather.

Cold dishes and salads• Dumplings, dim sum, and snacks• [Boiling/Poaching]

Vegetarian cold wontons

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

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

Dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil make the steamed chicken aromatic, flavorful, and richly colored.

Poultry and eggs• [Steaming]

Steamed soy sauce chicken

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