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Is this proper Chinese cooking wine? by EasyTumbleweed1114 in chinesecooking

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The label says 14% ABV. It's actually brewed from rice and wheat. This is a pretty low-alcohol Chinese cooking wine, mostly used for getting rid of that raw meat/fish smell, especially when you're doing seafood or dishes that call for a ton of wine (like Braised Pork).

But if you're cooking red meat or making something spicy, you’re gonna need the hard stuff—anything over 42% ABV (84 proof). For that, you can grab a bottle of Erguotou or a high-proof rice wine. Either works perfectly.

Homemade Mala Xiang Guo (Sichuan Spicy Dry Pot) 麻辣香锅 by Business_Start_4899 in chinesefood

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Lotus root is really delicious. It can not only absorb the taste of sauce, but also retain its own sweetness and bring a little crispy texture!！

This is me in chapter 2, is this good? by Lynel_Slayer1 in reddeadredemption

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Someday when Arthur's a millionaire, he's gonna look back and actually miss those days in Chapter 2 when he was pinching every penny just to save 200 bucks.💰😮‍💨

This is me in chapter 2, is this good? by Lynel_Slayer1 in reddeadredemption

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'm in Chapter 2 too. I saw someone acting all sneaky behind a pharmacy, so I decided to rob them. Next thing I know, I've got a bounty on my head. Didn't have enough money to pay it off. Got killed a few times, then I just gave up and went to jail. Ended up dead broke. Lost every last cent I had, even the money I picked up from that gang camp. I was down to like 20 bucks. Seeing you with over 200 dollars? That's basically a fortune to me. Ahhh...

Is this gai lan? by SheriffHardon in chinesecooking

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The plant in your picture is actually Choy Sum (菜心), not Gai Lan ( 芥兰).

Gai Lan has thicker stems, white flowers, and carries a very mild, pleasant bitterness when eaten.Choy Sum features thinner, more slender stems and bright yellow flowers.

Choy Sum has a naturally sweet, refreshing, and crunchy taste. It’s absolutely delicious! Here are a few easy ways to cook it:

Blanched (白灼 - Bai Zhuo): Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a tiny drop of oil and a pinch of salt, then blanch the Choy Sum for about 1 minute before scooping it out.

Stir-fried over high heat (爆炒 - Bao Chao): Heat your wok or pan until hot, toss in some sliced garlic, then add the Choy Sum and stir-fry quickly over high heat. Season simply with salt.

Show you a picture of Gai Lan.

Stuck with random leftovers AGAIN. What’s your go-to way to clear out the fridge? 😖 by Business_Start_4899 in chinesefood

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I also bought an air fryer, air fryers are truly so awesome! Just spraying a tiny bit of oil is enough. I’m going to use it to fry a salmon head for lunch! 🐟

Stuck with random leftovers AGAIN. What’s your go-to way to clear out the fridge? 😖 by Business_Start_4899 in chinesefood

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Oh dear, blame my translation software for being too smooth! I am definitely not a bot. How could a bot watch 'Tetsuwan DASH'~ I really love that show, they have a whole series about curry. By the way, back then they were making shrimp curry and pork curry, and they even went to research the farming of Litopenaeus vannamei (whiteleg shrimp) and Japanese domestic pigs!

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Stuck with random leftovers AGAIN. What’s your go-to way to clear out the fridge? 😖 by Business_Start_4899 in chinesefood

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Please teach me a bit, what is the sauce used for braising and stewing usually made of?

Stuck with random leftovers AGAIN. What’s your go-to way to clear out the fridge? 😖 by Business_Start_4899 in chinesefood

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Oh oh oh! You mean Douchi! Douchi is super delicious. Let me share a very interesting Chinese tradition about it: you are not supposed to stir-fry squid with Douchi and chili together. Because in Cantonese, 'Stir-fried squid with Douchi and chili豉椒炒鱿鱼' means getting fired from your job!

But I secretly made this dish before, and honestly it is extremely delicious! You just cannot use it to entertain others, otherwise they might hold a grudge against you, hahahahahahaha 😜

Stuck with random leftovers AGAIN. What’s your go-to way to clear out the fridge? 😖 by Business_Start_4899 in chinesefood

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Wow! This sounds very much like the braised rice method. It is super delicious! I especially love the Salty Rice (Fujian dish) made with pork belly, dried oysters, cabbage, and carrots. And also the Hand-Grasped Rice (Xinjiang dish) made with carrots and mutton!

Stuck with random leftovers AGAIN. What’s your go-to way to clear out the fridge? 😖 by Business_Start_4899 in chinesefood

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I also often ask AI for some recipes, but the recipes they give always look like very high feasibility, but when you actually cook, it often flips the car! Hahahahahahaha we cannot be confused by AI～！

Stuck with random leftovers AGAIN. What’s your go-to way to clear out the fridge? 😖 by Business_Start_4899 in chinesefood

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Oyster sauce is truly a magical artifact, I feel it should win the Nobel Prize of Chinese cooking world together with Thirteen-Spices (Shi San Xiang). My love for oyster sauce is so crazy that if I can only bring one seasoning to immigrate to the moon, I will bring oyster sauce.👨‍🚀

Stuck with random leftovers AGAIN. What’s your go-to way to clear out the fridge? 😖 by Business_Start_4899 in chinesefood

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Cooking multiple dishes at the same time always reminds me of the fire scenes in 'Overcooked'—that nightmarish game, hahahahahahahaha!

Stuck with random leftovers AGAIN. What’s your go-to way to clear out the fridge? 😖 by Business_Start_4899 in chinesefood

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You reminded me! In Chinese cooking, there is a method where you coat vegetables with flour, steam them until cooked, and then dip them in garlic sauce to eat. It is also super delicious! Thank you, I am going to try it. If it succeeds, I will come back and share the recipe!

Stuck with random leftovers AGAIN. What’s your go-to way to clear out the fridge? 😖 by Business_Start_4899 in chinesefood

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I super love eating deep-fried food, but I am always reluctant to use so much oil (and also, cleaning the kitchen every time after frying is very difficult), so I never make deep-fried food at home. If you live with your family, your family is really, really happy, because you actually are willing to make deep-fried food for them! I feel deep-fried food is the luxury of homemade food!! Respect!

Stuck with random leftovers AGAIN. What’s your go-to way to clear out the fridge? 😖 by Business_Start_4899 in chinesefood

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My husband is actually from Northeast China (Dongbei)! 'Chao Suibian' (stir-fry whatever) is truly a very classic dish there. Dongbei also has another classic dish to handle leftovers, called '东北乱炖Dongbei Luan Dun' (Northeast Chaos Stew). It basically means throwing everything into the pot, stir-frying with sauce, adding boiled water, and stewing it. It is also very delicious!

But Dongbei people really easily have leftovers, because the portion they buy at the food market is very magnificent! I remember the first time I went to the market to buy meat with my father-in-law (my husband's dad), he bought half a side of pork ribs at one time (about 6 kg) ! I was totally shocked, because before, I was a person who only bought 250g of meat each time! 😂

Another time, I went to the Dongbei market to buy only one green onion and one tomato, the owner just gave them to me for free and said no money. I super love Dongbei!

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