Cooking Videos — 2026-05-18#

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If you only have time for one video today, you must watch Lao Fan Gu’s breakdown of Cu Liu Ge Zhi, a hyper-regional Tangshan specialty with a surprisingly imperial backstory. It is a masterclass in how to balance pungent and sweet flavors in a fast-paced stir-fry, proving that some of the best, most crave-worthy comfort foods come from humble ingredients like local mung beans.