Shanghai & Jiangsu

🍳Estilo de Cozinha

Hong shao (red cooking) braising in soy, sugar, and wine. Emphasis on umami through fermented ingredients. Famous for delicate soup dumplings.

📜Contexto Histórico

Shanghai's rise as an international trade hub blended traditional Jiangsu cuisine with global influences, creating a sophisticated urban food culture.

🌟Pratos Assinatura

China·Expert·3 hours (includes aspic preparation and chilling)

Xiao Long Bao

Delicate, pleated wrappers encasing a savory pork filling and a rich, gelatinous broth that transforms into a delicious soup when steamed. These iconic Shanghai soup dumplings are a true culinary delight, bursting with flavor in every bite.

China·Medium·2 hours 35 minutes

Hong Shao Rou

Melt-in-your-mouth pork belly braised in a rich, sweet, and savory soy caramel sauce. A quintessential Shanghai classic that is deeply comforting and flavorful.

China·Medium·2 hours 20 minutes

Shi Zi Tou

Giant, succulent pork meatballs, named for their size resembling a lion's mane, are gently braised with tender Napa cabbage in a savory broth. This Shanghai classic is known for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and comforting, rich flavor.

🍽️Mais da região Shanghai & Jiangsu

China·Medium·8 hours 25 minutes (including marinating)

Char Siu Pork Ribs

Tender and succulent Cantonese-style BBQ pork spare ribs, coated in a rich, sweet, and savory char siu glaze. The result is beautifully lacquered ribs with a perfect balance of flavors and a hint of smoky char.

China·Medium·30 minutes

Chao Fen

A classic Cantonese stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender beef, fresh rice noodles, crisp bean sprouts, and fragrant Chinese chives, infused with the smoky 'wok hei' (breath of the wok). This recipe aims for authentic flavor and texture.

China·Medium·50 minutes

Chen Pi Ji

An authentic Hunan-style Chen Pi Ji, featuring tender, crispy chicken pieces coated in a vibrant, sweet-spicy glaze infused with the distinct aroma of dried tangerine peel. This dish balances savory, sweet, and spicy notes with a delightful textural contrast.

China·Easy·45 minutes (including marinating)

Cong Bao Niu Rou

A classic and quick Chinese stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef wok-seared to perfection and tossed with a generous amount of fresh, crisp scallions. This dish is known for its simplicity and bold flavors.

China·Medium·50 minutes

Hakka Stuffed Tofu

A Hakka specialty from the Dongjiang region, this dish features firm tofu cubes stuffed with a savory pork and mushroom filling. The stuffed tofu is then pan-fried until golden brown and served with a rich, savory sauce. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that showcases the ingenuity of Hakka cuisine.

China·Medium·50 minutes

Hui Guo Rou

A classic Sichuan dish featuring tender, twice-cooked pork belly stir-fried with aromatic leeks and a rich, savory sauce. The 'twice-cooked' method involves boiling the pork first, then slicing and stir-frying it to render the fat and achieve a slightly crispy texture. This dish is known for its smoky, spicy, and deeply satisfying flavor profile.