#sichuan cooking

[phoenixrisesoncemore]

Sichuan Eggplant and Minced Pork

Some of the best eggplant I have ever eaten. Adapted from this recipe: https://www(dot)chinasichuanfood.com/chinese-eggplants-with-minced-pork/

INGREDIENTS

1 and 1/2 Japanese eggplants cut into cubes, each with a bit of skin.

3/4lb ground pork

1 baby bok choy, well cleaned, base removed, stems sliced half inch thick, leaves left whole or cut in half if larger.

3-4 green onions, white parts cut into 1/4 inch slices, green parts into batons

1 pkg dried maitake mushrooms rehydrated (larger parts separated), drained (you can probably sub many other types of mushrooms, though plain button style mushrooms might not be as flavorful).

1 TBSP minced ginger

3 cloves minced garlic

2 TBSP shaoxing wine

1 -2 TBSP doubanjiang (or to taste)

1 TBSP sugar

1 TBSP toasted sesame oil

4+ TBSP vegetable oil

2 TBSP soy sauce

Cornstarch for coating eggplant

1/4 cup roasted peanuts

METHOD

Soak eggplant in heavily salted water for at least 10 min. Make sure pieces are submerged. Thoroughly drain, then coat with cornstarch.

Heat 2 TBSP veg oil in wok on med high heat. Stir fry eggplant until dark and crispy, being careful not to burn. Approx. 6-8 min. Remove eggplant and reserve.

Add in 1 TBSP veg oil and stir fry pork until brown and crispy, breaking it up into fine pieces, 5-7 min. Remove and reserve with eggplant, leaving as much fat as possible in the wok.

Add last TBSP oil to wok. Stir fry mushrooms until brown and crisp, 3-4 min.

Add bok choy and fry until leaves are wilted, about 1 min.

Pour wine around outside edge of wok allowing it to run to center. This will steam off for a moment.

Once the steam dies down, open space in center of wok and place doubanjiang. Fry for 1 min then lower heat to low.

Add ginger, garlic, white part of green onion. Stir for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Add soy, toasted sesame oil, and sugar and toss to combine.

Add all reserved ingredients back to wok along with green part of green onion and toss to combine.

Remove from heat, garnish with peanuts, and serve.

[daily-deliciousness]

Sichuan roasted whole chicken

[thelcsdaily]

Spicy Sweet Shrimp and Water Chestnut

One of my go-to proteins, shrimp, is excellent for a quick weeknight supper and makes it simple to make midweek dinners in a pinch. The quick preparation methods for shrimp include boiling, roasting, grilling, and pan-frying. My ideal way to prepare them is as a quick evening supper, like this spicy sweet shrimp and water chestnut dish. A dash of chili heat has been added to liven up the sauce.

Get people back into the kitchen and combat the trend toward processed food and fast food. - Andrew Well

[omnivorescookbook]

Sichuan Chicken in Red Oil Sauce (口水鸡, Saliva Chicken) Experience the authentic flavors of Sichuan cuisine with this mouth-watering recipe for saliva chicken.

Recipe: https://omnivorescookbook.com/saliva-chicken/

[denyjesuschrist]

SOMEONE LITERALLY TAGGED THE GRINDCORE POST WITH MCR SECONDS AFTER I POSTED IT‚ YALL DONT KNOW WHAT IM GOING THROUGH

[the-messhall]

Potatoes & Octopus

[khizuo]

having ur family home be central plains china means that even among the vanishingly small amount of positive mainland chinese rep u get in the west u still get basically nothing lol

[ourbastardofsorrows]

me: you can have some of my soup, if you want!

sister: … no offense, but eating your food would be the culinary equivalent of self-harm. to me

[nimuetheseawitch]

The other day I was looking at the delivery food options near us and pointed out that almost all of it was fast food (burgers and fries, etc) these days, and my partner just shrugged and said, "yeah, because I cook everything else." My mind was kind of blown because yeah, he *does* cook everything else. From scratch. All the time. Really well.

[niteshade925]

Cumin Lamb/孜然羊肉 recipe (has Eng sub)

I need my fix of lamb :(((((

It's been a month...........ugh

[photo-by-thomas]

Cooking fire

Moxi Village, Ganzi, Sichuan, China 2022

[smilewidritz]

ASIAN RECIPE

Asian recipes are renowned for their diverse flavors, vibrant colors, and rich cultural heritage. From the fragrant curries of India to the delicate sushi of Japan, Asian cuisine offers a delightful array of tastes that captivate the senses. The use of fresh herbs, spices, and a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, salty, and umami flavors defines the essence of Asian cooking. Each region boasts its unique culinary traditions, with staple ingredients like rice, noodles, and tofu taking center stage in many dishes.

[gotjacobian]

this is actually why I was at the asian grocery store

[radio-charlie]

Yang guo fu i am cancelling you for daring to charge me 45 fucking ringgit for this bowl of mid-ass 牛骨汤

[denyjesuschrist]

the horrifying ordeal of needing to wash dishes before you can cook a meal

[the-messhall]

Pickled Long Beans —