Steps
- 1.
Hong Shao Rou (Red-Braised Pork) (Shanghai): Forms glossy coating and umami base for the braising liquid
- 2.
Yu Xiang Qiezi (Fish-Fragrant Eggplant) (Sichuan): Provides meaty depth to vegetarian dish without animal products
- 3.
Lo Bak Go (Turnip Cake) (Cantonese dim sum): Binds ingredients while adding umami to the steamed cake