Condiments

Total 9 recipes

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Chili Oil

Difficulty：★★★☆☆

1854 kcal

A fragrant, spicy Shaanxi-style condiment, glistening with red oil and a blend of sesame and garlic aromas, delivering heat that is intense yet non-drying, with a lingering aftertaste. Chilies are rich in vitamin C and capsaicin, which can stimulate appetite and warm the body to ward off cold. The preparation process requires precise control of oil temperature, posing a slight challenge for beginners, though following the steps carefully ensures success. The entire process takes about 10 minutes, making it the perfect finishing touch for everyday mixed dishes and noodles.

Strawberry Jam

Difficulty：★★☆☆☆

1940 kcal

This is a sweet and tangy, fruity homemade jam, perfect for spreading on bread. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, though the recipe calls for a relatively high amount of sugar during cooking, which can be adjusted to taste. The method is very simple, making it easy even for beginners to master, with the entire process from preparation to completion taking approximately two hours.

Sucrose syrup

Difficulty：★☆☆☆☆

400 kcal

Homemade beverage syrup is made by mixing granulated sugar and water in a 1:1 ratio until dissolved. It makes it easy to control the sweetness of cold drinks and is a basic recipe for preparing mixed beverages. Rich in carbohydrates, it can quickly replenish energy. The method is extremely simple and beginner-friendly, taking only a few minutes to complete. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Laminated Dough

Difficulty：★★☆☆☆

111 kcal

This is a Chinese pastry ingredient, commonly used in making flatbreads, which helps create distinct layers and a crispy exterior with a soft interior. It primarily provides carbohydrates and fats, supplying energy to the body. The preparation is very simple and beginner-friendly, taking only about 3 minutes to mix.

Fried Skewer Sauce

Difficulty：★★☆☆☆

1826 kcal

This all-purpose skewer dipping sauce is rich in spicy, aromatic flavors with a balanced salty and umami taste, offering a true street-food vibe. It primarily provides fat and aromatic compounds from spices, which help stimulate appetite. The recipe is very easy to prepare, making it stress-free even for beginners, and can be completed in just about 10 minutes.

Simple Caramelized Sugar Color

Difficulty：★★★★☆

1028 kcal

Caramelizing sugar is a key technique for coloring red-braised dishes in Chinese cuisine. When the heat is properly controlled, it imparts a glossy red sheen and a distinctive toasted aroma. Sugar is the main ingredient, providing energy, but its primary role here is to harmonize the dish's color and flavor. This simplified version of caramelized sugar coloring requires careful control of the heat; beginners need to practice extensively to avoid a bitter or overly sweet result. The entire process takes approximately ten minutes.

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Difficulty：★★☆☆☆

146 kcal

This sauce has a sweet and tangy flavor, making it the classic taste behind Chinese sweet-and-sour dishes. It’s simple to prepare, with an easy-to-remember ratio, so even beginners can make it with ease. From prep to completion, the process takes about 10 minutes. The sugar provides a quick energy boost, while the vinegar’s aroma helps stimulate the appetite and cut through richness, instantly giving home-cooked meals a more vibrant and satisfying flavor.

Scallion Oil

Difficulty：★★★☆☆

2069 kcal

Scallion oil is a versatile home-cooked seasoning oil that adds aroma and depth of flavor, featuring a rich scallion fragrance and a complex umami taste enhanced by dried shrimp. It is ideal for mixing into fillings, dressing cold dishes, or finishing hot dishes with a glossy sheen. Primarily providing dietary fats, the scallions and other aromatic spices also contain plant-based bioactive compounds that help reduce fishy odors and stimulate appetite. The preparation is simple and beginner-friendly, typically taking about 30 minutes from preparation to completion.

Garlic Soy Sauce

Difficulty：★★☆☆☆

177 kcal

Garlic soy sauce is a flavorful, savory, and smooth homemade dipping sauce, commonly used to enhance the taste of dishes such as white-cut chicken and dumplings. Garlic and sesame oil each offer health benefits, including antibacterial properties and a source of unsaturated fatty acids, respectively. The preparation is extremely simple and very beginner-friendly, taking only about 5 minutes from start to finish.