Soy Rice Fire, inspirations from classic Chinese recipes and techniques - Part 7

In this stunning dish from Sichuan, the chilies and peppercorns lend their wonderful aromas to the fried chicken pieces while giving them a gentle heat and a subtle tingling effect.

Poultry and eggs• [Deep-frying/Shallow-frying]• [Stir-frying]

Sichuan chicken with chilies (laziji 辣子鸡)

These steamed meat-filled rolls, called lazy dragon, are a favorite street food in Beijing. Creating these fluffy, juicy lazy dragon rolls at home is quite easy, even if you've never made Chinese buns or dumplings before.

Dumplings, dim sum, and snacks• [Steaming]

Steamed lazy dragon rolls, old Beijing style (老北京懒龙)

Stir-fried sweet corn, peas, pressed tofu, and pine nuts, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.

Vegetables• [Stir-frying]

Vegetarian lettuce wraps (素式生菜包)

Blanched squid and raw celery create a light and refreshing salad.

Cold dishes and salads• Fish and shelfish• [Boiling/Poaching]

Squid and celery salad

This smooth egg custard, with spinach and shrimp, makes a perfect one-dish meal.

Fish and shelfish• Poultry and eggs• [Steaming]

Steamed egg custard with spinach and 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

These elegant, tasty spring rolls with scallops and cilantro are guaranteed clowd-pleasers at a dinner party.

Dumplings, dim sum, and snacks• Fish and shelfish• [Deep-frying/Shallow-frying]

Spring rolls with scallops and cilantro

Chinese olive vegetable, or gan lan cai (橄榄菜) in Mandarin, imparts rich flavors to the steamed fish.

Fish and shelfish• [Steaming]

Steamed fish with olive vegetable (橄榄菜蒸鱼)