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Rice and noodles

The way of preparing a bowl of crossing-the-bridge noodles is unique and fun, and the resultant dish is incredibly tasty and satisfying.

Rice, noodles, and grains• [Simmering]

Yunnan crossing-the-bridge noodles (云南过桥米线)

Congee, or rice porridge, is the ultimate comfort food for many Chinese people and Chinese food aficionados. This congee with both fresh and dried scallops is creamy, tasty, and soothing.

Fish and shelfish• Rice, noodles, and grains• [Simmering]

Congee with fresh and dried scallops

The stir-fried rice cake dish is quite popular in Shanghai and the neighboring region. It calls for shepherd’s purse, known as ji cai (荠菜) in Mandarin, which has a unique aroma that’s earthy and refreshing.

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

Shanghai-style stir-fried rice cakes with pork and shepherd’s purse

The best part of the Cantonese-style clay pot rice (煲仔饭)? The brown and crispy crust formed at the side and bottom of the pot during the cooking process. When you dig up the crust, mix it with the rice, toppings, and sauce, the aromas are intoxicating!

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Clay pot rice with Chinese sausage, ground pork, and hen-of-the-woods mushrooms

It’s easy to understand why Yangzhou fried rice has become the most famous fried rice in the world if you have tasted a well-made one with generous amounts of shrimp, ham, and mushrooms.

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

Yangzhou fried rice (扬州炒饭)