Chinese Recipes & Guides
How to Cook Loofah (Luffa Gourd) — 3 Delicious Methods
Learn how to buy, prep, and cook loofah gourd with three authentic Chinese methods including stir-fry, soup, and steamed.
Buckwheat Cat Ear Noodles (猫耳朵) — Handmade from Scratch
Learn to make adorable cat ear shaped noodles from buckwheat flour, a traditional Shanxi-style pasta with nutty flavor.
Easy Chinese-Style Vegan Ribs (Tofu Skin Ribs)
Crispy, savory, and deeply satisfying — these vegan ribs made from layered tofu skin taste remarkably close to the real thing.
Oatmeal Tortillas — Asian-Inspired Oat Flatbread
Soft, pliable oat tortillas perfect for wrapping stir-fries, mu shu style dishes, or eating with any Asian filling.
Hong Kong Style Cream Puffs (泡芙) — Light & Crispy
Delicate choux pastry filled with silky custard cream, a beloved bakery treat from Hong Kong's cha chaan tengs.
Chinese Chrysanthemum Jelly Cake — Elegant Agar Agar De…
A stunning floral jelly cake made with dried chrysanthemum flowers and agar agar — light, beautiful, and naturally vegan.
Chinese Red-Braised Pork Ribs (红烧排骨) — Classic Comfort…
Fall-off-the-bone tender pork ribs in a glossy, savory-sweet sauce — the ultimate Chinese home cooking comfort dish.
Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu with Savory Dipping Sauce
Golden, crispy on the outside and silky within — the easiest way to make tofu that even tofu skeptics will love.
Simple Cabbage & Tofu Stir-Fry — 15-Minute Weeknight Di…
A humble but delicious weeknight stir-fry combining tender cabbage with crispy tofu in a savory garlic sauce.
Pineapple Chicken Gizzard Stir-Fry — Sweet & Savory
Tender chicken gizzards with fresh pineapple in a tangy sweet-and-sour sauce — a bold Cantonese-inspired dish.
Peony Shrimp — Elegant Cantonese Butterfly Shrimp
Beautiful butterflied shrimp that open like peony flowers when fried — a show-stopping Cantonese banquet dish.
Chinese Eggplant & Green Bean Stew (茄子豆角)
Meltingly tender eggplant and crisp-tender green beans braised in a savory garlic-soy sauce — pure comfort.
Steamed Egg with Silken Tofu (蒸蛋豆腐) — Silky Smooth
An impossibly silky steamed egg custard with soft tofu — one of the most comforting dishes in Chinese cuisine.
How to Cook Mantis Shrimp (皮皮虾) — Salt & Pepper Style
The ultimate Chinese seafood indulgence: mantis shrimp fried until crispy and tossed with salt, pepper, and garlic.
Crispy Crinkle Fries with Chinese Five-Spice Salt
Perfectly crispy crinkle-cut fries seasoned with aromatic Chinese five-spice salt — an addictive East-meets-West snack.
Egg Drop & Bok Choy Soup (蛋花青菜汤) — 10-Minute Comfort
A light, nourishing soup with silky egg ribbons and tender bok choy — the classic Chinese dinner table companion.
Spicy Sichuan Chicken Cartilage (辣子鸡脆骨) — Crunchy & Add…
Crispy, crunchy chicken cartilage tossed with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns — the ultimate Chinese bar snack.
Fish Maw Soup (花胶汤) — Luxurious Cantonese Delicacy
A rich, collagen-packed soup featuring fish maw, chicken, and Chinese herbs — a prized Cantonese tonic soup.
Homemade Beef Tendon Balls (牛筋丸) — Bouncy & Flavorful
Springy, bouncy beef balls with tender tendon pieces — a Chaoshan specialty perfect in soup or noodles.
Chinese-Style Beef Jerky (牛肉干) — Sweet, Savory & Spicy
Thin, caramelized beef jerky with five-spice, soy, and a hint of sweetness — better than any store-bought version.
Golden Fried Bean Curd (炸豆腐) — Crispy Tofu Puffs
Light, airy fried tofu puffs with a golden crust — perfect for soups, stir-fries, or eating on their own.