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When thin slices of yam are blanched briefly and then tossed with the mushrooms, they retain their wonderful crispness and subtle sweetness.

Vegetables• [Stir-frying]

Stir-fried Chinese yam with mushrooms

When diced water chestnuts are added to minced meat, their crunchiness makes the otherwise soft and tender meatballs more exciting.

Meat• [Steaming]

Steamed meatballs with water chestnuts and spinach

The juicy, tender scallops pair wonderfully with the crunchy wood ear mushrooms. The nice contrast in texture, as well as in color, creates an elegant summer dish that requires minimal effort.

Fish and shelfish• [Boiling/Poaching]

Bay scallops and wood ear mushrooms in wine sauce (酒香鲜贝)

Pounded eggplant and chili peppers (擂椒茄子), is a beloved summer dish in Hunan and the neighboring provinces.

Vegetables• [Steaming]

Pounded eggplant and chili peppers, Hunan style (擂椒茄子)

The flavorful bits of preserved radish to bring extra excitement to the egg fried rice

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

Egg fried rice with preserved radish (菜脯蛋炒饭)

Snow vegetable and green soybeans add layers of flavor and texture, making this steamed fish dish at once familiar and exciting.

Fish and shelfish• [Steaming]

Steamed fish with snow vegetable and green soybeans

Braising or simmering kabocha in a flavorful cooking liquid is a great way to bring out its delightful taste and texture.

Uncategorized• Vegetables• [Simmering]

Braised kabocha with garlic cloves and pork belly

Fragrant scallion oil elevates this simple dish to something special.

Meat• [Steaming]

Steamed pork ribs with scallion oil