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There are two constants in chef and Food52 Resident Lucas Sin\u2019s<\/a> recipes: immense flavor and technical insights that make challenging dishes feel truly accessible. If you want to eat well while also becoming a better cook, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Here are nine of his best dishes.<\/p>\n Two regional variations of wontons, both undeniably delicious. The Northern-style wontons are small, silky, and best when submerged in broth, while its Southern counterparts are plump, stuffed with pork and shrimp, and ideally served over noodles.<\/p>\n Created during his college days, this is Lucas\u2019 answer to Thanksgiving turkey\u2014and it\u2019s absolutely perfect, no matter the time of year. Chicken fat, chinese sausage, and sticky rice create a flavor that is simultaneously luxurious and comforting.<\/p>\n Inspired by the seared tofu dish at New York\u2019s Congee Village<\/a>, this recipe will teach you how to transform either silken or firm tofu into a vessel of flavor that\u2019s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Finished in an onion and scallion soy sauce, this dish is best served with rice.<\/p>\n This pudding combines floral Chinese almonds with sweet apricots and toasted sesame to create a dessert that is balanced in flavor and elegant in appearance. While there is a decent amount of work involved (three hours of preparation, to be precise), the finished product is certain to impress.<\/p>\n According to Lucas, “This stir-fry is about cooking the kinds of vegetables that don\u2019t really want to be cooked properly and evenly\u2014like cabbage.\u201d While that\u2019s awesome, when bacon and chiles are involved, I\u2019m always interested.<\/p>\n Offering three different dishes (spring rolls, herb salad, and crispy pork) and<\/em> a masterclass on sweet and sour sauce, this is the kind of recipe that never leaves your kitchen counter. Any or all of these options are perfect for your next gathering.<\/p>\n Lotus leaf lifts the flavor and presentation of an already delicious sticky rice. It\u2019s worth noting that this dish is best prepared using either a rice cooker or Instant Pot<\/a>.<\/p>\n This fun, delicious, and relatively simple breakfast sandwich is a great way to learn (and quickly master) the Hong Kong scrambled egg technique. By adding a few pantry ingredients before cooking, you\u2019ll make a scrambled egg that is fluffy, custardy, and perfectly sandwiched between milk bread.<\/p>\n I make this dish weekly. It\u2019s quick to put together, always flavorful, and cost-effective. While stir-fried spinach isn\u2019t as technically challenging as some of the other dishes on this list, Lucas\u2019 insights make it even easier than you\u2019d imagine.<\/p>\n 1. Northern & Southern Wontons<\/a>
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\n<\/h3>\n4. Almond Tofu With Poached Apricots & Black Sesame<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n5. Hunan Hand-Torn Cabbage With Bacon & Chiles<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n6. Guo Bao Rao (Plus Bonus Sweet & Sour Recipes)<\/a>
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\n<\/h3>\n9. Garlic Stir-Fried Spinach<\/a>
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\nWhich Lucas Sin recipe is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em>
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