You have amazing recipes that remind me so much of what I grew up eating. I am teochew and we used to eat porridge with side dishes almost everyday when we were growing up, breakfast lunch or dinner. It’s perfect in cold weather. Works great with hangovers too =)

Another ingredient we fry with eggs is pickled mustard greens (chopped). The sweet and sour of the pickled mustard goes really well with the eggs. I also stir fry pork with the preserved turnip, oyster sauce, salt and a pinch of sugar. Brings out the sweetness of the turnips. My mom used to grill squid, shred them and dip them in a sauce of soy sauce, chili-infused vinegar and sugar. Sometimes we will boil pork, slice thinly and serve it in the same sauce. Another favorite is chicken stir fried with julienned ginger, that I cook until crispy. And when I’m feeling lazy, I just eat porridge with Maggi sauce and dried shredded pork that I always have in my pantry. Salty black chinese olives are really good too. After Chinese New Year or a big family holiday dinner, we throw all the leftover vegetables from stir-frys (gai-lan, napa, daikon, mushrooms) along with roast pork, abalone, pork and shrimp to make a stew we call “jap chai” and it is delicious with porridge. It translates to “garbage pot” in teochew bc you throw all your leftovers into one pot to make a dish, instead of being left with a bunch of random dishes or throwing it away.

I can’t wait to see your post on this series and try your recipes. Lol now I know what I’m having for dinner!