Discover Authentic Chinese Recipes from Every Region
Guilinggao (Tortoise Jelly)
A traditional Chinese herbal jelly dessert made from guilinggao powder. Smooth, refreshing, and slightly bitter, perfect when served chilled with honey, condensed milk, or fresh fruit.
Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad (Liangban Huanggua)
A refreshing, garlicky Chinese cucumber salad tossed with vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Crunchy, bright, and ready in minutes.
Coffee Coconut Panna Cotta
A simple yet elegant Italian dessert with coffee and coconut flavors. This silky-smooth panna cotta requires only 15 minutes of hands-on time, then sets in the refrigerator to create a restaurant-quality dessert.
Kabayaki Eggplant
A delicious Chinese home-style interpretation of Japanese kabayaki that rivals eel! This soft, savory, and sweet eggplant dish absorbs flavors perfectly and has a texture incredibly similar to the Unagi (eel) in Japanese eel rice bowls. A total rice thief that's beginner-friendly and easier than traditional grilling methods.
Cold Mixed Wood Ear Mushroom
A simple and healthy cold dish. Wood ear mushrooms are nutritious, and this cold mixed preparation is easy to make.
Stir-Fried Tofu with Green Onions
A classic Chinese dish featuring golden pan-fried tofu combined with fresh green onions and peppers. The crispy exterior and tender interior of the tofu pairs perfectly with the aromatic vegetables.
Stir-Fried Spinach with Eggs
A simple and nutritious dish that's quick to make. The combination of tender spinach and fluffy scrambled eggs makes for a satisfying meal.
Poached Choy Sum with Garlic Sauce
A classic Cantonese dish featuring poached Choy Sum (Chinese flowering cabbage) drizzled with a savory garlic and soy sauce. This cooking method preserves the vegetable's natural sweetness and crunch, making it a perfect quick and healthy side dish.
Stir-Fried Rice Noodles (Chow Fun)
A classic Cantonese stir-fried rice noodle dish featuring wide, flat rice noodles tossed with tender meat, crunchy vegetables, and savory sauces. This popular street food combines silky noodles with a perfect balance of flavors and textures.