chinese Recipes
99 delicious chinese recipes from around the world
La Rou Chao (Hunan Smoked Bacon Stir-Fry)
A classic Hunan dish featuring intensely smoky cured pork belly (la rou) stir-fried with pungent garlic stems and fiery dried chilies. This recipe balances the richness of the bacon with fresh aromatics for a deeply flavorful and satisfying meal.
La Zi Ji (Chongqing Spicy Chicken)
A classic Sichuan dish from Chongqing, featuring crispy fried chicken pieces stir-fried with a mountain of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. The chicken is tender and savory, while the chilies and peppercorns impart a fragrant, numbing heat. The visual presentation is as dramatic as the flavor.
Liang Mian (Chinese Cold Sesame Noodles)
A refreshing and flavorful Chinese cold noodle dish featuring tender noodles coated in a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy sesame sauce. Perfect for a light meal or appetizer, especially during warmer months.
Lo Bak Go (Cantonese Turnip Cake)
A savory and subtly sweet steamed cake made from daikon radish, rice flour, dried shrimp, Chinese sausage, and mushrooms. It's traditionally enjoyed during Chinese New Year, often pan-fried until golden and crispy for a delightful textural contrast.
Lu Ya (Teochew Braised Duck)
A classic Teochew dish featuring a whole duck slow-braised in a rich, aromatic master stock until incredibly tender and infused with deep, savory flavors. The resulting duck is succulent, with silky skin and a complex, umami-rich sauce.
Ma Jiang Mian (Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles)
A beloved Wuhan breakfast dish featuring springy alkaline noodles tossed in a rich, savory sesame paste sauce, complemented by the crunch of pickled radish and fresh scallions. This recipe provides a quick and authentic taste of Wuhan's culinary soul.
Ma La Xiang Guo (Sichuan Dry Pot)
A popular Sichuan dish where a variety of ingredients are stir-fried in a intensely flavorful, numbing, and spicy sauce. It's often described as the 'dry' version of hot pot, allowing you to customize your own mix of proteins, vegetables, and other goodies.
Malaysian Wantan Mee (Dry Style)
A beloved Malaysian noodle dish featuring springy egg noodles tossed in a savory sauce, topped with succulent char siu (BBQ pork) and flavorful wontons. This recipe focuses on the popular dry style, but can be adapted for soup.
Mantou (Chinese Steamed Buns)
Fluffy, slightly sweet Chinese steamed buns. These plain buns are a versatile staple, perfect for soaking up rich sauces, accompanying stir-fries, or enjoyed simply with a drizzle of condensed milk.
Mapo Doufu (Sichuan Style)
A classic Sichuan dish featuring silken tofu in a fiery, intensely savory, and numbing sauce, traditionally made with minced pork. This recipe aims for an authentic 'ma la' (numbing and spicy) experience.
Mapo Tofu
Sichuan's iconic dish - silky tofu in a fiery, savory sauce with ground pork, fermented chili bean paste (doubanjiang), and mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorns. A true taste of Sichuanese home cooking.
Mu Xu Rou (Moo Shu Pork)
A classic Northern Chinese stir-fry featuring thinly sliced pork, rehydrated wood ear mushrooms, and scrambled eggs, all seasoned and served with delicate Mandarin pancakes and hoisin sauce. The name 'Mu Xu' translates to 'wood flower', referring to the wood ear mushrooms.
Ning Meng Ji (Cantonese Lemon Chicken)
A classic Cantonese dish from Hong Kong, featuring crispy, golden-fried chicken pieces coated in a vibrant, tangy-sweet lemon sauce. The contrast between the crunchy chicken and the bright citrus glaze is irresistible.
Niu Rou Juan Bing (Beijing Beef Rolls)
Authentic Beijing street food, these Niu Rou Juan Bing feature tender, braised beef and crisp vegetables wrapped in thin, savory scallion pancakes. A delightful and satisfying wrap.
Pai Huang Gua (Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad)
A classic Chinese cold appetizer, Pai Huang Gua features crisp cucumbers smashed to create a rough texture, perfect for absorbing a tangy, savory, and slightly spicy dressing. It's incredibly refreshing and addictive, making it a popular side dish.
Peking Duck
Beijing's most celebrated dish - lacquered duck with incredibly crispy skin, traditionally served with thin Mandarin pancakes, sweet hoisin sauce, and crisp scallion and cucumber matchsticks.
Pi Dan Dou Fu (Century Egg with Tofu)
A refreshing and elegant no-cook appetizer featuring cool silken tofu topped with the unique flavor of century eggs, a savory soy-sesame dressing, and fresh herbs. This dish is incredibly simple to prepare and showcases contrasting textures and flavors.
Qing Chao Bai Cai (Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Garlic)
A classic and simple Chinese vegetable dish featuring crisp-tender bok choy quickly stir-fried with fragrant garlic. This method ensures the greens retain their vibrant color and a satisfying bite.
Qing Jiao Niu Rou (Chinese Pepper Steak)
A classic Chinese-American takeout favorite, this Qing Jiao Niu Rou features tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp green peppers and onions in a savory, umami-rich sauce. Quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
Qing Zheng Yu (Cantonese Steamed Fish)
A classic Cantonese dish where a whole fish is delicately steamed to perfection, infused with the aromatic flavors of ginger and scallions, and finished with a dramatic pour of sizzling hot oil.
Rou Song (Chinese Pork Floss)
A savory-sweet, incredibly light, and fluffy dried shredded pork, often used as a topping for congee, steamed buns, toast, or even sprinkled over salads. It's a delicious way to preserve pork and add a unique texture and flavor to dishes.
Sha Jiang Ji (Sand Ginger Chicken)
A classic Cantonese comfort dish featuring tender chicken braised in a clay pot with the uniquely fragrant sand ginger (galangal). This method allows the chicken to cook in its own juices, resulting in a deeply flavorful and aromatic meal.
Shao Bing (Chinese Sesame Flatbread)
A classic Chinese layered and flaky flatbread, generously coated with sesame seeds. Shao Bing is a delightful breakfast staple, often enjoyed with savory accompaniments like youtiao (Chinese fried dough sticks) or served as a side to various Chinese dishes.
Shi Zi Tou (Lion's Head Meatballs)
Giant, succulent pork meatballs, named for their size resembling a lion's mane, are gently braised with tender Napa cabbage in a savory broth. This Shanghai classic is known for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and comforting, rich flavor.