Main Course Recipes

Hailing from the vast, frozen expanses of Arctic Siberia, Stroganina is a primal and elegant delicacy consisting of paper-thin curls of deep-frozen meat. Traditionally prepared by ...

A cornerstone of Russian comfort food, this hearty kasha transforms humble buckwheat into a luxurious feast using the traditional technique of 'shkvarki.' The nuttiness of toasted ...

Hailing from the crystal-clear depths of Lake Baikal, Omul is a legendary whitefish prized for its incredibly delicate, buttery texture and sweet flavor. This recipe utilizes the t...

This rustic Pirog is the ultimate comfort food from the heart of Russia, featuring a rich, yeasted dough stuffed with tender potatoes and savory salt-cured lard (Salo). As the pie ...

Pelmeni are the ultimate Russian comfort food, traditionally crafted in the heart of Siberia to survive long, harsh winters. These delicate, thin-skinned dumplings are filled with ...

Hailing from the snow-swept landscapes of Siberia, Pelmeni are the ultimate Russian comfort food, featuring thin, silky dough wrapped around a succulent, spiced meat filling. Unlik...

Deep from the heart of the Ural Mountains comes this quintessential Russian comfort food, distinguished by its unique 'three-meat' filling and ice-cold preparation technique. These...

Tracing its roots back to the heart of Siberia, Pelmeni are the ultimate Russian comfort food—delicate dumplings packed with a punch of savory flavor. These hand-folded treasures f...

Hailing from the heart of Russia and Siberia, Pelmeni are the ultimate comfort food, featuring thin, elastic dough wrapped around a succulent, spice-flecked meat filling. Unlike ot...

Pelmeni are the ultimate comfort food of Russia, featuring thin, elastic dough wrapped around a succulent, raw meat filling that creates its own savory broth inside as it boils. Or...

This classic Sichuan masterpiece earns its whimsical name from the bits of savory minced pork that cling to translucent glass noodles, resembling ants climbing up a branch. A stapl...

A cornerstone of Sichuan cuisine, this dish transforms humble green beans into a smoky, savory masterpiece through the 'gan bian' (dry-frying) technique. The beans are fried until ...

A masterclass in texture and heat, these dumplings feature a succulent pork and cabbage filling encased in a delicate wrapper. The experience is elevated by a vibrant, homemade chi...

A cornerstone of Sichuan home-style cooking, this dish marries the rich, gamey depth of duck with the unique, bouncy texture of konjac (mo yu). Braised in a fragrant bath of fermen...

Yuxiang Qiezi, or 'Fish-Fragrant' Eggplant, is a cornerstone of Sichuan cuisine, celebrated for its complex balance of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy notes despite containing no act...

This stunning dairy-free masterpiece reimagines the classic Sichuan Mapo Tofu by replacing the curd with succulent, melt-in-your-mouth Chinese eggplant. Bathed in a fiery, fermente...

A cornerstone of Sichuanese cuisine, this dish contains no fish but captures the aromatic essence of traditional fish preparation through a perfect harmony of salty, sweet, sour, a...

Originating from Chengdu in the Sichuan province, Mapo Tofu is a legendary masterpiece of Chinese cuisine that balances the 'mala' sensations of numbing heat and spicy depth. This ...

Hailing from the Sichuan province of China, Mapo Tofu is a masterpiece of 'málà'—the addictive combination of numbing heat and spicy depth. This dish features silken tofu cubes bat...

A crown jewel of Sichuan cuisine, Shui Zhu Yu is a sensory masterpiece featuring velvet-textured white fish submerged in a glowing, aromatic chili oil broth. This dish is celebrate...

Originating as a humble street food carried on shoulder poles (dan dan) through the bustling streets of Chengdu, this iconic Sichuan dish is a masterclass in balanced intensity. It...

Originating from the bustling street stalls of Chongqing and Sichuan, Suan La Fen is a masterclass in the 'Ma La' (numbing and spicy) flavor profile. These translucent, chewy sweet...

A cornerstone of Sichuanese home cooking, Suancai Yu is a masterclass in the balance of 'Suan' (sour) and 'La' (spicy). This dish features velvety, melt-in-your-mouth white fish po...

Hailing from the heart of Sichuan province, this classic dish features velvety, melt-in-your-mouth eggplant batons bathed in a complex 'fish-fragrant' sauce. Despite the name, no f...