Guangdong (Cantonese)

🍳Cooking Style

Light, fresh preparations with emphasis on wok techniques like stir-frying and steaming. Dim sum culture with small shared dishes.

📜Historical Context

Canton's position as China's main trading port exposed it to global ingredients while maintaining focus on fresh, local produce and seafood.

🌟Signature Dishes

China·Medium·8 hours 40 minutes (including marinating)

Char Siu

A classic Cantonese BBQ pork, characterized by its glossy, vibrant red lacquer and a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. The pork shoulder is marinated in a rich blend of sauces and spices, then roasted to tender, caramelized perfection.

China·Medium·30-35 minutes

Qing Zheng Yu

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.

🍽️More from Guangdong (Cantonese)

China·Easy·1 hour 15 minutes

Bai Qie Ji

A classic Cantonese dish, Bai Qie Ji, or White Cut Chicken, celebrates the pure, delicate flavor of chicken. The bird is gently poached to tender perfection, then served with a vibrant and aromatic ginger-scallion oil. This recipe focuses on simple techniques to highlight the natural taste of high-quality chicken.

China·Easy·45 minutes

Braised Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms

A classic Chinese vegetarian dish featuring pan-fried firm tofu and earthy shiitake mushrooms braised in a rich, savory sauce. This comforting and flavorful meal is perfect served with steamed rice.

China·Medium·55 minutes

Chao Shou / Wonton in Chili Oil

Silky pork and shrimp-filled wontons bathed in a spicy, numbing, and aromatic Sichuan chili oil sauce. These Chao Shou are addictively good and surprisingly easy to make.

China·Medium·3 hours 15 minutes

Char Siu Bao

Fluffy, slightly sweet steamed buns encasing a savory and tender Cantonese BBQ pork (char siu) filling. A quintessential dim sum classic, these buns are known for their pillowy texture and the characteristic split top.

China·Medium·50 minutes

Chen Pi Ji

An authentic Hunan-style Chen Pi Ji, featuring tender, crispy chicken pieces coated in a vibrant, sweet-spicy glaze infused with the distinct aroma of dried tangerine peel. This dish balances savory, sweet, and spicy notes with a delightful textural contrast.

China·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes

Chun Juan

Authentic Chun Juan, or Chinese spring rolls, are a beloved Lunar New Year tradition. These crispy fried rolls are filled with savory pork and a medley of fresh vegetables, offering a delightful crunch with every bite.