2,541 Chinese Recipes
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Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame-Ginger Dressing
A vibrant stir-fry with crisp-tender vegetables and a glossy, savory dressing that enhances each ingredient.
One-Dish Beef and Broccoli
Succulent beef strips stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a savory-sweet soy and garlic sauce, ready in 25 minutes for a fast weeknight dinner.
Stir-Fried Garlic Choy Sum with Oyster Sauce
Fresh choy sum quickly stir-fried with garlic and finished with a rich oyster sauce glaze for a vibrant vegetable side.
Cantonese-Style Egg Custard Tart with Shortcrust Pastry
Smooth and silky egg custard filling baked in a tender, buttery shortcrust pastry shell to a golden finish.
Steamed Cantonese Grouper with Ginger and Scallion
Delicate grouper fillets steamed with fragrant ginger and scallions, finished with a savory soy sauce dressing.
Shanghai-Style Red-Braised Fish with Ginger and Scallions
Fresh fish simmered in a rich, sweet soy and Shaoxing wine sauce with aromatic ginger and scallions, capturing the essence of Shanghainese seafood cooking.
Shanghainese Stir-Fried Rice Cakes with Vegetables
Soft and chewy rice cakes stir-fried with crisp vegetables and a savory soy-ginger sauce for a comforting Shanghainese vegetarian dish.
Braised Shanghai Soy-Glazed Pork Belly
Tender pork belly slowly braised in a savory soy and Shaoxing wine glaze, infused with aromatic spices for a rich Shanghainese flavor.
Wok-Tossed Cantonese Shrimp with Snow Peas and Black Bean Sauce
Juicy shrimp stir-fried with crisp snow peas in a rich fermented black bean sauce, combining bold flavors in a quick Cantonese-style wok dish.
Sichuan-Style Spicy Tofu Stir Fry with Cashews
A vibrant stir fry combining silky tofu with crunchy cashews and a spicy Sichuan sauce that balances heat and umami.
Sautéed Greens with Garlic and Black Bean Sauce
Quick sautéed leafy greens tossed with fragrant garlic and a savory black bean sauce, perfect as a nutritious side dish to any meal.
Xinjiang-Inspired Cumin-Spiced Grilled Chicken Skewers
Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated with fragrant cumin, garlic, and chili, capturing the bold flavors typical of Xinjiang street food.
Steamed Ba Sing Se Vegetable Dumplings with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce
Delicate steamed dumplings filled with a vibrant mix of vegetables, served with a fragrant ginger soy dipping sauce for an authentic Asian-inspired appetizer.
Shanghainese Red Bean Soup with Glutinous Rice Balls
A warm, sweet dessert featuring smooth red bean soup paired with chewy glutinous rice balls filled with black sesame paste.
Five-Spice Duck Breast with Orange Glaze
Pan-seared duck breast seasoned with aromatic five-spice powder and finished with a tangy orange glaze for a balanced sweet and savory flavor.
Wok-Fried Cantonese Eggplant with Garlic and Soy
Tender eggplant stir-fried in a savory garlic-soy sauce with a hint of sweetness and fresh chili for a vibrant vegetable side.
Shanghainese Scallion and Pork Soup with Clear Broth
A comforting clear broth soup with tender minced pork and aromatic scallions, highlighting simple Shanghainese flavors.
Chongqing Spicy Hot Pot with Tofu and Pork Belly
A vibrant and numbing Chongqing style hot pot featuring tender pork belly and silky tofu in a spicy, aromatic broth.
Shanghai-Style Scallion Pancakes with Five-Spice
Crisp and flaky scallion pancakes infused with aromatic Chinese five-spice powder, perfect for a savory snack or appetizer.
Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle Soup with Star Anise
Rich and aromatic beef noodle soup simmered with star anise and soy-infused broth, featuring tender beef chunks and chewy noodles.
Cold Marinated Lotus Root and Cucumber Salad
A refreshing cold salad featuring crunchy lotus root and cucumber in a tangy soy-vinegar dressing, highlighting the light palate of Shanghainese cuisine.
Hunan-Style Steamed Fish with Chili and Scallions
Delicate white fish steamed to perfection with a fragrant chili-scallion sauce typical of Hunan cuisine.
Pan-Fried Sesame Chicken with Sweet and Sour Glaze
Golden pan-fried chicken pieces coated in a sticky, tangy sweet and sour sauce, finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
Shanghai-Style Sweet and Sour Fish Fillets
Lightly battered fish fillets tossed in a vibrant Shanghai-style sweet and sour sauce for a balanced dish of tangy and savory flavors.
About Chinese cooking
What defines Chinese cooking?
Chinese cooking is a family of regional traditions rather than one cuisine — Cantonese steaming and light sauces, Sichuan’s numbing mala of chili and Sichuan peppercorn, Hunan’s sharper dry heat, and the wheat-and-vinegar cooking of the north. What they share is technique: high-heat wok work that gives dishes their wok hei, velveting meat in cornstarch and egg white before frying, and balancing soy, vinegar, sugar and aromatics into a sauce added at the last moment. Our 2,541 Chinese recipes cover everything from quick weeknight meals to classic dishes worth learning end-to-end.
What are common Chinese pantry staples?
Light and dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, Chinkiang black vinegar, oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, scallions, dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, plus doubanjiang (fermented broad-bean chili paste) for Sichuan cooking. Soy, Shaoxing wine and cornstarch alone cover most stir-fries.
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Are there vegetarian Chinese options?
Use the Vegetarian category filter alongside this page to find Chinese recipes without meat. The catalog has thousands of cross-filtered combinations.