[in-person] set-menu family-style regional Chinese cuisine dinner

Sichuan food is described as 麻辣 (málà), with má meaning “numbing” and là meaning “spicy-hot”. The numbing sensation comes from the liberal use of the Sichuan peppercorn, which gives your tongue a tingly sensation when consumed.

Hunan cuisine, on the other hand, is often described as 香辣 (gānlà) “dry spicy”. This refers to the fact that its hotness comes almost exclusively from fresh chili peppers and very little else, so the spiciness is pure and “dry”.

Yangtze River Delta cuisine centers on vibrant, naturally sweet, and savory flavor profiles. It relies heavily on fresh seafood, Shaoxing rice wine, and soy sauce. Signature specialties include xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and West Lake fish in vinegar gravy.

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This will be a family-style dinner. Specifically, I'll plan a menu to include a variety of grains, meats, and vegetables featuring a balance of flavors and textures from among the dishes listed below. We'll share all of the dishes and split the bill equally. I'll aim to keep the cost to about $25 per person (incl. tax + tip).

probably three or more of the following:
C17. wild rice stem ("water bamboo") with green soybeans and sliced pork 茭白毛豆炒肉丝 $17.95
H6. stir-fried garlic sprouts and tea-tree mushrooms with Chinese bacon 炒腊肉 (蒜苗茶树菇) $17.95
H13. steamed pork ribs caked with crushed rice 粉蒸排骨 $17.99
H23. smashed roasted peppers and eggplant with preserved ("century") duck egg 擂辣椒皮蛋茄子 $15.95
P4. tofu with crab roe 蟹粉豆腐 $20.95

probably one of the following cold dishes:
A3. steamed bone-in chicken with chili oil 口水鸡 $13.95
A4. sliced beef and tripe in chili sauce 夫妻肺片 $12.95
A5. beef tendons with cilantro 香菜牛筋 $12.95
A6. steamed bone-in chicken with chili oil and celery 香芹鲜椒鸡 $14.95

probably one or two of the following vegetable dishes:
D16. dry-sauteed green beans 干煸四季豆 $13.95
D19. eggplant with garlic sauce鱼香茄子 $12.95
D21. dry-fried eggplant with green beans 茄角之恋 $14.95
D22. scrambled eggs with tomatoes 西红柿炒鸡蛋 $12.95
D23. shredded potato with hot-and-sour sauce 醋溜土豆丝（酸辣）$11.95
D24. stir-fried hand-sliced cabbage 手撕包菜 $13.95
D25. seasonal vegetables 时令蔬菜 $14.95

possibly one or more of the following:
C11. fish fillet, sliced lamb, yellow bean sprouts and celery (w/Sichuan peppercorns) 藤椒鱼羊鲜 $22.95
C14. sliced beef with green chiles 杭椒牛柳 $20.95

D7. sliced chicken with Chinese celery 中芹鸡柳 $15.95
D12. stir-fried beef with scallions 葱爆牛 $17.95
D17. stir-fried shredded pork with dry tofu 香干肉丝 $16.95

H9. sliced fish fillet in hot chili oil 水煮鱼片 $13.95
H11. mapo tofu 麻婆豆腐 $13.95
H17. dry-pot young chicken (bone-in) 干锅子鸡（带骨) $18.95
H19. dry-pot cauliflower with Chinese bacon 干锅花菜腊肉 $17.95
H21. Sichuan-style soft tofu with fish fillet 麻辣鲜香豆花鱼 $19.95

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