Peasant cuisine, as the name suggests, refers to dishes that are common in rural households. They are simple and nutritious, making them ideal for family meals or entertaining. Here are five farmhouse dishes that I hope you enjoy.
The first course: stir-fried river prawns with leeks.
Stir-fried river prawns with leeks is a dish that has a great taste and flavor. First, wash the fresh river prawns and cut the leeks into small pieces. Heat the oil in a pan, add the river prawns and stir-fry until they change color, then add the leeks and stir-fry for a while. Finally, add an appropriate amount of salt and cooking wine, and stir-fry evenly.
Second course: Flavored eggplant pot.
The flavored eggplant casserole is a delicious home-cooked dish. Peel and cut the eggplant into cubes, fry them in oil until golden, remove and set aside. Leave a little oil in the pan, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the fried eggplant pieces and stir-fry. Then add the seasoned sauce (light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, water) and simmer for 10 minutes. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and stir-fry evenly.
The third course: stir-fried yellow beef with green and red peppers.
Stir-fried yellow beef with green and red peppers is a dish with a strong rustic flavor. First, cut the yellow beef into thin slices and marinate it in cooking wine, light soy sauce, pepper, and starch for ten minutes. Wash the green and red peppers and cut into shreds. Heat the pan with cold oil, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, add the marinated yellow beef and stir-fry until it changes color. Add shredded green and red peppers and stir-fry for a while, then add an appropriate amount of salt and light soy sauce, and stir-fry evenly.
Fourth course: Crispy dried fish.
Crispy dried fish is a crispy farmhouse dish. Dry clean the small fish and fry them in oil until golden and set aside. Leave a little oil in the pot, add green onions, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the fried dried fish and stir-fry. Finally, add light soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, pepper and water, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. When the soup is dry, sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Fifth course: braised pork.
Braised pork is a farmhouse dish with a unique charm. Cut the pork belly into pieces, blanch in boiling water and remove for later use. Heat the pan with cold oil, add rock sugar and stir-fry until melted, add the blanched pork belly pieces and stir-fry until brown. Then add spices such as green onion, ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, etc., then add light soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, water, bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for one hour. Finally, add an appropriate amount of salt and stir-fry evenly.
These five farmhouse dishes are not only simple and nutritious, but also suitable for family meals or entertaining. Tasting these dishes will not only give you a rustic feel but also the pleasure of the food. We hope that you will enjoy these dishes while also feeling the simplicity of the farmhouse cuisine. December Creation Incentive Program