I like trying new cooking methods and innovative recipes very much, especially mixing different flavors into Cantonese cuisine to create a unique gourmet experience.

In this article, I would like to share with you some of my experiences in trying to innovate Cantonese cuisine recipes.

1.? Keep the classics and blend in the new ideas:

I once tried to apply this step to a creative dish-salted bitter gourd and shrimp. In this process, I first deeply studied the traditional method of making salted shrimp, and got to know its classic taste and characteristics.

I realize that it is very important to keep these classic elements, because they represent people's memories and preferences for food.

however, I also want to inject new vitality and creativity into this dish. So, I decided to add fresh bitter gourd to add unique taste and color to the dishes.

I carefully thought about how to combine the flavors of bitter gourd and shrimp to keep the shrimp fresh and crisp. In this process, I tried and adjusted many times until I found the best combination.

by keeping the classics, I ensured that the dishes still have the flavor of salt and pepper shrimp that people are familiar with and love. By incorporating new ideas, I injected new elements into the dishes and let people feel a brand-new delicious experience. This process is not easy, but the final result makes me very satisfied.

2.? Try different combinations of ingredients:

In this process, I first need to think carefully about the characteristics and taste of each ingredient. Bitter gourd brings refreshing taste, fresh shrimp and crispy salt and pepper, while garlic and pepper add layers and hot taste to the dishes.

I tried to combine these ingredients, and found the best way to match them by adjusting the proportion and cooking methods.

in actual production, I found that this combination of ingredients not only enriched the taste of the dish, but also made it more attractive. The freshness of bitter gourd balances the greasy feeling of salted shrimp, while garlic and pepper bring enough seasoning and spicy to the dishes.

The final product is surprising, which allows people to enjoy traditional delicacies and taste brand-new flavors.

Through this practical attempt, I deeply realized that trying different ingredient combinations is a key step to innovate Cantonese cuisine recipes. This method can not only make dishes more diversified, but also stimulate my creativity and imagination of ingredients.

It makes me understand that the interaction between ingredients is so important that through reasonable combination, a richer and more satisfying taste experience can be created.

3.? Draw lessons from other cuisines:

By chance, I tried a dish from Thailand at an international food exhibition, which blended crispy shrimp with hot and sour shredded green papaya, bringing a brand-new taste shock. This dish triggered my idea of blending different flavors, so I decided to bring this inspiration back to my kitchen and collide with Cantonese cuisine.

I came up with this inspiration in the process of making salted bitter gourd shrimp. The traditional salted shrimp is already a delicious classic, but I hope to inject some fresh elements into it.

So, I decided to add hot and sour shredded green papaya and some Thai spices, such as lemon leaves and citronella.

when preparing these ingredients, I need to consider their interaction and balance. The crispness of salted shrimp, the sour and spicy of shredded green papaya and the fragrance of Thai spices need to be reflected in the dishes, rather than covering each other up.

I tried many times to adjust the proportion of ingredients and cooking methods until I found the most suitable combination.

I am very satisfied with the final product. Shrimp with salt and pepper bitter gourd retains the traditional Cantonese flavor, and at the same time, it is mixed with Thai hot and sour spices, which makes people full of surprises when tasting. The taste of this dish has become more diverse, which makes people feel the collision and blending of different cultures.

4.? Inspire creativity and keep trying:

At a daily dinner time, I suddenly had an idea: Can bitter gourd and shrimp be combined and expressed by Cantonese cooking methods, while blending some different flavors? The idea immediately aroused my interest and I decided to put it into practice.

first of all, I thought about how to solve the bitter taste of bitter gourd. I decided to use the cooking method of salt and pepper to neutralize the taste of bitter gourd by its crispy and salty flavor. Then, I chose fresh shrimp as a match, and its delicacy and taste can add layers to the whole dish.

however, blending these two ingredients is not a simple matter. I need to consider their cooking time, seasoning methods and overall taste balance. I kept trying different cooking sequences and seasoning methods, adjusting the details of each link until I found the best combination.

after many attempts and adjustments, I finally succeeded in creating salted bitter gourd shrimp. In this dish, the bitterness of bitter gourd is skillfully neutralized, and the delicacy of shrimp and the crispness of salt and pepper complement each other.

This dish not only retains the traditional cooking methods of Cantonese cuisine, but also incorporates creative and novel elements, showing a unique flavor.

through this innovative attempt, I deeply realized the importance of stimulating creativity and constantly trying. In the process of innovating recipes, it can bring surprising results to try different ingredients, cooking methods and seasoning methods. It is this spirit of constant trying that makes me go further and further on the road of innovating Cantonese cuisine recipes.

Beibei has something to say:

By innovating Cantonese cuisine recipes, I discovered the fun of cooking and the infinite possibilities of creativity. In this dish, bitter gourd and shrimp with salt and pepper, I tried to blend different flavors and created a surprising delicacy.

I hope these suggestions can stimulate your creativity and make you find more fun and surprises in cooking. Whether you keep the classics or incorporate new ideas, you can create your own unique food and make your cooking more personalized and creative.