Recommended menu for Shrimp Chili Day! We'll also introduce recipes for main dishes, side dishes, and soup

Recommended menu for Shrimp Chili Day! We'll also introduce recipes for main dishes, side dishes, and soup.

Here's a basic recipe for shrimp chili!

Easy shrimp chili using frozen peeled shrimp

Recommended main dishes to accompany chili shrimp: [Meat dishes]

Spring rolls with tender bean sprouts and ground pork.

Recommended main dishes to accompany chili shrimp: [Seafood]

Recommended side dishes to go with shrimp chili

Recommended soups to accompany shrimp chili

Let's make a menu with shrimp chili as the main dish!

Here's a basic recipe for shrimp chili!

First, let me introduce a basic recipe for easy-to-make shrimp chili. It's a classic Chinese dish that goes well with rice, and it's also recommended as a snack to go with drinks. Try making it while adjusting the spiciness to your liking.

Easy shrimp chili using frozen peeled shrimp

This is an easy recipe for shrimp chili that can be made in one pan using frozen peeled shrimp. The sauce, based on ketchup and chili bean paste, is packed with flavor! Adding beaten egg at the end makes it milder and richer. Adjust the amount of chili bean paste to your liking to achieve your preferred level of spiciness.

If you feel that having only shrimp chili as the main dish isn't enough, why not try adding another main dish featuring meat? Here are some recommended Chinese recipes that are hearty and go well with rice.

Easy-to-make pan-fried dumplings

When it comes to Chinese side dishes that go well with both rice and alcohol, pan-fried dumplings are a must! The filling, carefully seasoned with oyster sauce, chicken broth, garlic, ginger, and other aromatic vegetables, is bursting with flavor! Along with shrimp chili, it's a popular staple dish that's easy to incorporate into your daily meals.

Delicious Pork Shumai

Like pan-fried dumplings, shumai are a classic Chinese dish. The filling, made with pork and onions, is full of umami and sweetness, making it incredibly moreish! It's satisfying yet simple in flavor, and pairs well with dishes like chili shrimp.

Juicy char siu that can be made in a frying pan

If you want to add some volume to your meal, why not prepare some char siu (Chinese BBQ pork) along with your shrimp chili? The pork belly simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce is incredibly juicy and absolutely delicious! It's easy to make in a frying pan, so please give it a try.

Crispy and fragrant spring rolls made in a frying pan! Here's a recipe for spring rolls made in a frying pan. The filling is simple, just pork and bean sprouts, but it's well-seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and chicken broth, so it's very satisfying! You can also enjoy the contrast between the crispy texture of the spring roll wrapper and the gooey filling.

Easy Pork Stir-fry with Green Peppers

This simple stir-fried pork and bamboo shoot dish is a recipe worth remembering. The savory flavor of the pork combined with the crisp texture of the bamboo shoots and bell peppers makes this dish addictive! It's also recommended to eat it over rice!

Up until now, we've introduced main dish recipes using meat, but just like with shrimp chili, we also recommend combining them with main dishes made with seafood. This time, we've selected recipes that have a lighter flavor compared to shrimp chili.

Stir-fried squid and garlic sprouts

This stir-fried squid and garlic sprout dish is perfect as a side dish or as a snack with drinks. Stir-frying the ingredients in sesame oil gives it a rich flavor. The savory squid pairs wonderfully with the crisp garlic sprouts. Using pre-processed squid makes it even easier to prepare, so please give it a try!

Chinese-style steamed sea bream

I placed thinly sliced ​​onions on top of sea bream and steamed it in a pan with sake. The plump sea bream was topped with plenty of aromatic vegetables and drizzled with a sauce made by mixing sesame oil and soy sauce for a refreshing taste. You can make other dishes like shrimp chili while the sea bream is steaming, so it's a handy recipe to remember!

Scallops and cabbage stir-fried in butter and soy sauce

The flavorful scallops and sweet cabbage are a perfect match! In this recipe, we've seasoned it with butter and soy sauce for a rich and savory flavor. It also pairs well with spicy shrimp chili. The saltiness of the bacon and the black pepper add a nice accent, making it incredibly moreish! This is a recommended recipe when you want one more dish.

On days when shrimp chili is the main dish, it's a good idea to include side dishes that are mainly vegetables and seasoned in a Chinese style. Check out the side dish recipes below.

Stir-fried bok choy with oyster sauce

Even without oysters, this stir-fried bok choy with oyster sauce is packed with flavor! It's a handy addition to your repertoire. While stir-fried bok choy and oysters are common, simply using plenty of aromatic vegetables and seasoning with oyster sauce makes for a delicious dish! It has a rich flavor and goes perfectly with white rice. Give it a try!

Super easy! Chinese-style stir-fried eggs and tomatoes

This is a simple Chinese-style stir-fry recipe that comes out vibrantly colorful with eggs and tomatoes. The fluffy eggs, made with mayonnaise, and the juicy tomatoes are a perfect match! It's recommended as a side dish on days when the main course is rich and heavy. It's an easy dish to make and will brighten up your table, so please give it a try!

Spinach with sesame dressing

Spinach with sesame dressing is appealing for its gentle flavor that makes it a refreshing palate cleanser! In this recipe, we use plenty of ground white sesame seeds in the dressing for a rich flavor. It's a classic side dish that goes well with both Japanese and Chinese cuisine, so it's a handy recipe to remember.

A refreshing salad of okra and tomatoes with sesame oil.

How about a refreshing Japanese-style salad seasoned with mentsuyu (noodle soup base) and vinegar? Using summer vegetables like okra and tomatoes, and accented with the flavor of shiso (perilla leaves), this dish is perfect for the hot season. It's a refreshing side dish that pairs well with hearty dishes like shrimp chili. This menu item is highly recommended. The shiso flavor adds a nice touch, making it a perfect summer dish. The fact that it's easy to make in the microwave is another great point.

Easy microwave recipe for bean sprout and carrot namul

Here's another easy side dish recipe you can make in the microwave. This recipe uses readily available bean sprouts and carrots to make namul. By draining the water well after heating before combining with the seasonings, it won't become watery and will turn out delicious. It's a dish with a flavor you won't get tired of, making it easy to incorporate into your daily meals.

Recommended soups to accompany shrimp chili

Finally, here are some soup recipes. If your main dish is Chinese, why not make the soup Chinese as well to complete the Chinese menu? We've included some easy and quick recipes, so please give them a try!

Wood ear mushroom Chinese soup

This is a hearty Chinese soup with wood ear mushrooms as the main ingredient. It's a simple soup seasoned with Chinese soup stock and soy sauce, but the sesame oil added at the end gives it a rich flavor. The spicy black pepper is also a key point! This is a recipe you'll want to make again and again, and you won't get tired of it until the last drop.

Creamy Chinese-style corn soup

For spicy dishes like shrimp chili, a soup is a great way to temper the heat. Let's try making a Chinese-style corn soup using silken tofu, canned corn, and an egg. The fluffy egg, creamy tofu, and sweet corn come together to create a gentle flavor. The cornstarch gives it a nice, smooth texture. If you like spicy food, add a drizzle of chili oil at the end.

This time, we introduced recipes that will be useful for menus on days when shrimp chili is the main dish. When you have Chinese food as the main dish, it is also recommended to make the side dishes and soup Chinese style as well! Please use the menu we introduced this time as a reference. Thinking about menu combinations is fun, so please try using the recipes we introduced this time as a reference.

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