Popular dishes found in the north include fried bean curd with minced meats, fried pork with shredded ginger, and quick – fried mutton with onion. These popular dishes are known throughout China.

The pork floss I like is flavoured with shredded seaweed and sesame seeds ... a delicious substitute for the pork floss. Blot the bean curd with a paper towel then put it on a serving dish.

Sichuan cold noodles are usually served with shredded chicken but, with a few easy changes, I’ve made them into a protein-rich vegetarian dish. If you can't find edamame - fresh soy beans ...