What to pair with wine in cold weather: 9 classic side dishes to go with food

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　　What to pair with alcohol in cold weather: 9 classic side dishes to go with meals
Dried radish
Wash the white radish thoroughly, remove its roots, cut it into strips, and place them on the balcony to dry naturally. Turn them over every two days. After a week, most of the moisture will have evaporated. Put them in an airtight bag and store them in the refrigerator. They can be eaten raw or stir-fried; they’re flavorful and crisp.
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Soybean potatoes
Use small potatoes. Wash them with their skins on, put them in a pot, add soy sauce, Sichuan pepper, cinnamon, and other spices. Cook over high heat until the potatoes take on color and flavor. Then transfer them to an airtight container. They’re ready to eat after 10 days.
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Salted celery leaves
Wash the celery leaves, blanch them in boiling water, remove the floating debris, then season them with five-spice powder, minced garlic, and salt. Drain excess water before eating, and add more minced garlic, chili oil, and monosodium glutamate.
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Salted cucumbers
Don’t wash the cucumbers, as washing makes them spoil easier. Cut them into pieces about the size of a thumb. Add salt, chili, ginger, and garlic. Mix well and store in a container. Those who prefer a stronger flavor can add other seasonings as desired.
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Kelp strips
Cut kelp into strips and blanch them in boiling water. Mix in salt, soy sauce, chili, ginger, and other seasonings. Store in an airtight container. They’re ready to eat after three days. They’re crisp, refreshing, and spicy—a delicious cold dish.
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Laba garlic
Put peeled garlic cloves in an airtight jar or container, then pour vinegar over them. Seal the container and place it in a cool place. Over time, the garlic will turn green, eventually becoming completely green. It’s called Laba garlic because it’s soaked on the eighth day of the lunar New Year.
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Sugar garlic
Use salt, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, white sugar, and other spices. Use more red rice vinegar than soy sauce, along with pure water. Add ingredients according to the amount of garlic. Put all the ingredients in a pot, add water, bring to a boil, then let it cool. Place the garlic in a container, pour in the cooled liquid, seal it, and store it in the refrigerator for three to four days before eating.
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Garlic-infused eggplants
Steam the eggplants until cooked, then let them cool. Mash the garlic and mix in salt. Stuff the eggplants with the mashed garlic, arrange them in a container, and sprinkle salt on each layer until all the eggplants are covered. Store the container in the refrigerator. After 3–5 days, when the garlic and salt have infused the eggplants, they’re ready to eat.
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Salted pickled vegetables
Pour the Sichuan pepper solution over the pickled vegetables in the container, then sprinkle salt on top. Wait until the solution cools, then cover the container to prevent dust from getting in. All that’s left is to wait. They’re usually ready to eat after two to three months, with better flavor over time.
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If I keep eating like this, I’ll be able to spend money again during the New Year!