Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill) 姥姥做的拿手菜 Signature dishes my grandma makes!
Dec 8, 2025
Karen and Bai Wei dive into grandma's delightful cooking, reminiscing about a delicious tomato fish and their favorite dumplings with creative fillings. They rave about her mouthwatering pork spare ribs and the tangy vinegar-stirred cabbage. A discussion unfolds around the comforting potato and green bean stir-fry, highlighted by star anise. The hosts critique grandma's plain congee, comparing it to richer American styles. They celebrate the flavors of northeastern Chinese cuisine and invite listeners to share their own family recipes.
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Family Meals From Grandma
- Karen and Bai Wei describe meals Karen cooked and how Karen's grandma (姥姥) often cooks for them after visiting the U.S. for two months.
- They talk about specific dishes like tomato fish, stir-fried lettuce, and how family cooking shapes their daily meals.
Big Dumplings, Big Appetite
- Both hosts rave about their姥姥's dumplings and discuss preferred fillings like pork, corn, and egg varieties.
- Bai Wei says she can eat up to twenty large dumplings when very hungry because her grandma makes them big.
Hearty Spare Ribs With Veggies
- They describe姥姥's spare ribs dish that includes carrots and sometimes potatoes with a small amount of broth and a slightly salty taste.
- Both agree the ribs (排骨) are the most important part and not spicy.