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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

To make this refreshing chrysanthemum green salad, the leaves are steamed briefly until just wilted. The sesame dressing and toasted sesame seeds accentuate the aroma of the leaves.

Cold dishes and salads• Vegetables• [Steaming]

Chrysanthemum green salad with sesame dressing

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)

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)

This rich and delicious winter soup with pig’s trotters and dried soybeans is consumed by millions of Chinese families to stay warm and nourished.

Meat• Soups and stews• Soybeans and tofu• [Simmering]

Pig’s trotter and soybean soup

Steaming butterflied shrimp with minced garlic is a simple and brilliant way to create juicy shrimp and an irresistible aroma.

Fish and shelfish• [Steaming]

Steamed butterflied shrimp with minced garlic (蒜蓉开背虾)