Por Por’s Cantonese Sticky Rice (Lo Mai Fan)
My Por Por’s weeknight lo mai fan uses a 2:1 mix of jasmine and glutinous rice, so it cooks on a regular rice-cooker cycle before you fold in Chinese sausage, cured pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, dried shrimp, and salted turnip.
Pork Bone and Daikon Soup
Pork bone and daikon soup is one of the simplest yet most fulfilling Chinese soups in my repertoire. It’s a dish rooted in tradition, where comfort meets nourishment. The recipe begins by simmering pork rib bones in a hearty, flavorful bone broth until they become fall-apart tender. Then, the ribs are joined by chunks of daikon and carrots, creating a harmonious blend of savory and subtly sweet flavors.
Gong Bao Chicken
This beloved Chinese dish, especially popular in the Hunan province, owes its distinctive heat and sourness to a fermented pickled chili relish called du jiao. My recipe is adapted from Fuchsia Dunlop’s acclaimed book, Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook: Recipes from Hunan Province.
Hot and Tangy: 3 Creative Uses for Fermented Chilis
Unlock the potential of fermented chilies with one base ferment, and create three incredible products: Duo Jiao, hot sauce, and sambal. Duo Jiao, a Chinese condiment made from fermented chilies and salt, adds a fiery kick to stir-fries and steamed dishes. Homemade fermented hot sauce offers a deeper, more complex heat perfect for tacos and eggs. Sambal, a Southeast Asian chili paste, combines fermented chilies and garlic for a tangy, versatile condiment. Transform your meals with these bold, spicy flavors!
Por Por’s Cantonese Sticky Rice (Lo Mai Fan)
My Por Por’s weeknight lo mai fan uses a 2:1 mix of jasmine and glutinous rice, so it cooks on a regular rice-cooker cycle before you fold in Chinese sausage, cured pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, dried shrimp, and salted turnip.