Ground Pork

Chinese-style eggplants with braised ground pork

Although it is most famous for its xiaolongbao, Din Tai Fung's menu lists so many other dishes that are worth trying. The braised eggplant is one of them. This is how we reproduce it at home -- with five-spice powder, Sichuan pepper, garlic, ginger and chilies.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 3 people

Ground pork and cucumber stir fry

Salty meat, sweet cucumber slices, heat from the chilies and a thickish sauce. It’s so simple to make but the combination of spices and seasonings will make you feel there’s a party going on inside your mouth.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 3 people

Rose dumplings

Think gyoza shaped like roses. Round wonton wrappers are filled, stacked and rolled to form dumplings shaped like roses. Cooking is a combination of frying and steaming.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 8 dumplings

Pork larb (laab)

What is this ultra photogenic dish? It is sweet-tangy-salty-spicy ground pork with khao koor (ground toasted sticky rice), basil, mint and chili traditionally served with sticky rice.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 4 people

Pork patty spring rolls

Ground pork seasoned with Vietnamese mixed fish sauce is formed into patties, pan fried, combined with salad greens and herbs, and wrapped in rice paper.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people