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Gado-GadoBuild a sauce that coats vegetables without turning the plate heavy.First important cueSeparate piles with distinct textures.45 minSpice 2/5
Japanese Pork TonkatsuKeep a thick pork chop juicy and safely cooked inside an airy panko shell that stays attached and audibly crisp.First important cueThe sauce is glossy and spoonable; cabbage is cold, airy, and crisp with no visible water.1 hrSpice 0/5
ChawanmushiSet a glossy, spoonable custard with no bubbles, stringy egg, or honeycomb holes.First important cueCups sit level and stable; every chicken piece is small enough to heat at the same rate.50 minSpice 0/5
Xiao Long BaoSeal clear hot soup inside a delicate wrapper that survives the steamer and reaches the spoon intact.First important cueCold stock is a clear pale-gold gel that jiggles as one firm mass and cuts into sharp 3–4 mm cubes.5 hr 45 min + overnight aspic settingSpice 0/5
Crisp-Skin Salmon with Miso-Lemon ButterBuild evenly crisp skin, stop the centre at a verified safe-but-succulent endpoint, and keep the butter sauce glossy instead of split.First important cueThe skin is matte, taut, and slightly tacky rather than glossy or wet.50 minSpice 0/5
Ultra-Crispy Smashed PotatoesBuild a brittle, craggy golden shell around a genuinely fluffy centre without needing a deep fryer.First important cueOil smells clearly of rosemary and garlic, but neither aromatic is brown.1 hr 35 minSpice 0/5