🇨🇳 Chinese Recipes
50 chinese recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos. Authentic dishes with full ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and nutrition info.
Chicken and Onion Stir Fry
A quick and tasty Chinese‑style chicken and onion stir‑fry with a savory soy‑oyster sauce. The chicken stays tender and juicy while the onion stays crisp. Serve over steamed rice for a satisfying dinner.
Chicken And Bok Choy Stir Fry
A quick, healthy Chinese‑style stir‑fry featuring tender chicken breast and crisp baby bok choy, flavored with garlic, ginger, soy sauces, and a light cornstarch glaze. Perfect served over rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
I THINK I JUST CHANGED EVERYTHING...
A bold fusion of Chinese chili crisp, sweet hot honey, and tender chicken thighs tossed with crisp red pepper, snow peas, and green onions. Quick stir‑fry that delivers crunchy texture, sweet‑spicy flavor, and a glossy sauce—perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Why You Should Boil Your Tofu
A quick, science‑backed method to improve tofu texture and flavor without pressing or freezing. By boiling firm tofu in lightly salted water, osmosis draws water out and lets salt into the protein network, creating a firmer bite that absorbs marinades in minutes.
How to Make Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup
A fragrant, spicy Sichuan‑style beef noodle soup featuring braised beef shin, doubanjiang fermented chili bean paste, Sichuan peppercorns, and aromatic spices. Served over fresh wheat noodles with bok choy, pickled mustard greens, chili crisp and cilantro for a complex, comforting bowl.
Beef and Onion Stir Fry
A quick and easy Chinese‑style beef and onion stir fry that’s perfect with rice or noodles. Thinly sliced beef is marinated in soy, dark soy, oyster sauce, sugar, baking soda and cornstarch, then stir‑fried with white and green parts of green onions, garlic, rice wine and a splash of water for a glossy, flavorful sauce.
Chicken and Bok Choy Chow Mein
A quick, restaurant‑style chicken and bok choy chow mein that’s packed with savory soy‑oyster sauce, crisp vegetables, and tender noodles. Perfect for a weeknight dinner for four.
Chicken Egg Foo Young
A quick Chinese‑style chicken egg pancake (Egg Fu Yan) served with a silky soy‑sugar gravy. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with garlic, green onion, onion, and bean sprouts. Perfect for a family dinner with rice.
Mongolian Beef with Garlic, Ginger & Green Onions
A quick, weeknight‑ready Mongolian‑style beef made with lean ground beef, garlic, ginger, light soy sauce and a hint of Thai chilies. Served over rice and finished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds.
Salt and Pepper Fish Recipe
A crispy, flaky, and flavorful no‑fry version of classic Chinese salt and pepper fish. The fish is lightly seasoned, coated in cornstarch, and pan‑fried to a golden crust, then tossed with garlic, green onion, jalapeño and a simple salt‑pepper seasoning.
Authentic Shaxian Pork Wontons
A step‑by‑step guide to making the famous Shaxian (Fujian) pork wontons with a silky, elastic filling. The recipe follows Chef Ajian’s technique of finely mincing pork, beating the meat with ginger‑scallion water, and folding the wontons for a tender, soup‑filled bite. Freeze the filling or assembled wontons for quick meals later.
WOW!! Is this Rich + Creamy Khao Soi better than Ramen??
A vibrant plant‑based Cantonese‑style noodle bowl featuring thick flat noodles in a rich red‑curry coconut broth, seared extra‑firm tofu, fresh lime, bean sprouts, cilantro, and ultra‑crisp dumpling‑wrapper strips baked instead of fried.
Takeaway-Style Chinese Roast Pork (Char Siu)
A home‑cooked version of the classic takeaway Chinese roast pork (char siu). The pork is simmered in a fragrant sweet‑savory sauce, then cooled, sliced and stored for later use. The sauce can be frozen and later thickened for a glossy glaze. Perfect for serving over rice, noodles or bean sprouts.
Chicken And Pepper Stir Fry
A quick Chinese‑style chicken and pepper stir‑fry with ginger, garlic, green onions, and a savory soy‑oyster sauce. The chicken stays tender and juicy while the bell peppers stay crisp. Perfect served over rice or noodles.
Homemade Chinese Lo Mein Noodles From Scratch
Learn how to make fresh lo mein noodles from scratch using just flour, eggs, and a few kitchen tools. This budget‑friendly recipe shows you how to knead, roll, and cut the noodles, then coat them with cornstarch for long‑term freezer storage.
The Spicy Tofu Noodle Stir Fry that’s Better than Takeout
A vibrant Cantonese‑style stir‑fry featuring chewy udon noodles, crisp green beans, and extra‑firm tofu that’s seasoned, fried, and coated in a bold, spicy‑sweet sauce. Finished with fresh scallions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds, this dish delivers restaurant‑quality flavor in a quick weeknight dinner.
Ginger And Scallion Shrimp Lo Mein
A quick, umami‑packed Chinese‑style lo mein featuring crispy shrimp, fragrant ginger, scallions, and a glossy cornstarch‑thickened sauce. Inspired by a restaurant dish, this recipe is easy enough for a weeknight dinner and serves four.
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice
A quick, balanced Chinese‑style chicken stir‑fry packed with colorful vegetables, served over fluffy white rice. The recipe follows Ian Fujimoto’s 10 cooking tips, emphasizing timing, knife skills, heat control, and layered seasoning for a restaurant‑quality result at home.
Apple Tea with red Dates and Goji berries Winter drink for comfort 苹果红枣枸杞茶 下午茶 舒缓情绪减压饮品 CC & Recipe👇
A soothing Chinese‑style apple tea infused with sweet red dates and antioxidant‑rich goji berries. Perfect for stress relief, this warm beverage is quick to make and requires only a few simple ingredients.
How to Make Chenpi (Aged Tangerine Peel) at Home — A Complete Traditional Guide
Learn how to turn fresh tangerines into aged chi, a prized Chinese citrus peel prized for its warm, citrusy aroma. This step‑by‑step guide covers cleaning, soaking, sun‑drying, and long‑term storage so you can create your own premium chi at home.
Cantonese-Style Beef Congee Rice Porridge Jook — The Comfort Bowl You Need This Winter
A warm, silky Cantonese beef congee (生滚牛肉粥) made with jasmine rice, tender beef strips, ginger, and choy sum. Perfect for chilly days, this comforting rice soup is quick to assemble and uses classic Cantonese tricks for a velvety texture.
Beef and Broccoli
A quick and easy Chinese‑style beef and broccoli stir‑fry. Thinly sliced flank steak is marinated with garlic, ginger and a touch of baking soda for extra tenderness, then quickly cooked with crisp broccoli in a savory soy‑wine sauce and finished with toasted sesame seeds.
Chengdu Tomato & Egg Noodles
A comforting Sichuan‑style noodle soup featuring a rich tomato broth, shallow‑fried eggs, crispy pork belly lard, and optional pickled chili oil. Inspired by the iconic Chengdu street‑food stall “Kangji Jiandan Mian,” this recipe balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors for a true comfort dish.
No steamer needed for the viral dumpling lasagna
A quick, stovetop take on the viral dumpling‑lasagna craze. Layers of wonton wrappers, seasoned ground pork, and a savory soy‑sauce broth come together without a steamer. Finished with a drizzle of chili oil and fresh spring onion, this comforting Chinese‑inspired casserole is ready in under an hour.
Chinese Chicken and Potato Stir‑Fry
A comforting northern Chinese home‑cooked dish where tender chicken pieces and firm potato chunks are first seared, then simmered together in a savory soy‑ginger‑garlic sauce. Served over rice, it’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a family dinner.
Chicken Chow Mein
A quick and easy Chinese‑style chicken chow mein packed with tender chicken strips, crisp vegetables, and perfectly fried noodles. Ideal for a weeknight dinner.
Ep. 1 FAST & FED- Soy sauce chicken and noodles
A quick 30‑minute Chinese‑inspired comfort meal featuring marinated chicken thighs, savory soy‑based sauce, and al dente thin spaghetti tossed together with garlic, butter, and green onions.
Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
A protein‑packed, take‑away style chicken fried rice that uses day‑old jasmine rice for authentic texture. Made with chicken thighs, frozen mixed vegetables, and a savory soy‑oyster sauce, this dish is perfect for meal‑prep and delivers a satisfying balance of carbs, protein, and flavor.
Dumplings NEVER disappoint
Learn how to make simple meat‑filled Chinese dumplings and master five progressive folding techniques—from the basic pinch to the intricate pleated style—perfect for beginners and seasoned dumpling lovers alike.
Sichuan Meat Sauce Noodles (杂酱面)
A versatile Sichuan‑style meat sauce made with ground pork, fermented chili bean paste, and sweet bean paste. Served over boiled noodles and bok choy, this sauce (Za Jiang) can be used as a mixed noodle topping or a soup noodle broth. The recipe follows the method demonstrated by Chinese Cooking Demystified, featuring rendered pork lard for depth, a quick slurry for silky texture, and a flavorful seasoning mix.
Bœuf aux oignons ultra tendre 🔥 Les secrets de la cuisine chinoise
A quick Chinese‑style stir‑fry featuring thinly sliced beef marinated with soy sauces, oyster sauce, baking soda and cornstarch for ultimate tenderness, tossed with crisp onions and scallion, finished with a savory glaze. Served over fragrant long‑grain rice.
I can eat Pad Thai every single week!
A quick, plant‑based Cantonese‑style noodle stir‑fry featuring smoked tofu, broccolini, carrots, Chinese chives, and a tangy tamarind‑lime sauce. Perfect for a flavorful lunch or dinner in under an hour.
The Best Chinese Bok Choy Recipe (Ready in 5 Minutes)
A quick, healthy Chinese‑style stir‑fry featuring crisp bok choy, tender shiitake mushrooms, scallions, and a savory Shanghai‑style scallion sauce. Perfect as a side dish or light main.
Shrimp in Savory Sauce Over Rice
A quick and satisfying Chinese‑inspired shrimp dish with a silky, savory sauce poured over fluffy rice. The shrimp are marinated, quickly pan‑seared, then coated in a thickened chicken broth sauce enriched with egg, green onions, and a hint of sesame oil.
Crispy Chinese-Style Fried Chicken Cutlet
A home‑cooked, ultra‑crispy fried chicken cutlet seasoned with soy sauce, five‑spice, and ginger. The secret is a thin batter combined with a dry flour mixture that creates flaky dough pieces for an extra crunchy crust. Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor, then fry to golden perfection.
Shrimp Chop Suey Recipe
A quick and healthy Chinese‑style shrimp chop stir‑fry packed with crisp vegetables, savory oyster sauce, and a glossy cornstarch glaze. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that rivals takeout.
Watermelon Tanghulu
Crisp watermelon cubes coated in a glossy hard‑candy sugar shell, served on sticks. This Chinese street‑style treat is quick to make, perfect for summer parties, and requires only watermelon, sugar, water and a few basic tools.
Easy One Pan 15 Minute Beef and Broccoli
A quick, 15‑minute Chinese‑inspired stir‑fry using lean ground beef, frozen broccoli, and a savory oyster‑soy sauce. Served over rice and finished with toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds, this meal is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
My Family’s Most Requested Garlic Shrimp Noodles (Ready in 15 Minutes)
A quick, one‑pot Chinese‑style dish featuring buttery garlic shrimp, aromatic sauce, and soft mung‑bean vermicelli noodles. Cooked in a clay pot for rustic presentation, this comforting meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Simplified Cantonese-Style Roast Duck
Homemade version of Cantonese roast duck, easier than the Peking version. The duck is marinated with a spice blend, brushed with maltose and vinegar, then roasted in the oven until the skin is slightly crisp and the meat tender. Served with a quick hoisin sauce.
Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)
Homemade Chinese soup dumplings with a delicate, gelatinous chicken aspic that turns into a burst of broth when steamed. The recipe walks you through roasting a whole chicken to make the aspic, preparing a silky dough, mixing a seasoned pork filling, and mastering the thin‑wrapper pleating technique for perfect Xiao Long Bao.
Beef Egg Drop Soup
A quick and easy Chinese-inspired beef egg drop soup packed with savory broth, tender ground beef, sweet peas, and silky egg ribbons. Perfect for a comforting meal served with bread.
6 ingredient No Water Chicken Soup
A simple Chinese-inspired whole chicken soup that cooks without any added water, letting the vegetables and chicken release their own juices for a clear, flavorful broth. Served with a ginger‑scallion hot oil dipping sauce.
Beef And Napa Cabbage Stir Fry
A quick and easy Chinese‑style stir‑fry featuring tender beef slices, crisp napa cabbage, and a savory soy‑oyster sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice.
Shanghai-Style Stir-Fried Rice Cake with Chicken and Pak Choi
A main dish inspired by Shanghai, combining rehydrated rice cake strips, tender chicken, crunchy pak choi and a flavorful soy sauce, all brightened with sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.
How To Make Chinese Garlic Cucumber Salad (Pickles) l Sichuan Style Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe
A crunchy, refreshing Sichuan-style smashed cucumber salad that soaks up a garlicky, sesame‑vinegar sauce. The cucumbers are lightly smashed, salted, and drained to stay crisp, then tossed with garlic, scallions, chili flakes, toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil, light soy sauce, and black vinegar. Served cold, it’s the perfect palate cleanser for spicy Chinese meals.
Teriyaki Chicken Chinese Buns
Soft steamed buns with a slightly sweet dough, filled with caramelized teriyaki chicken filling and crunchy bamboo shoots. A perfect match between the sweetness of the bun and the sweet‑savory flavor of teriyaki sauce.
A Whole Meal From the Wok: How to Stir-Fry Three Dishes in a Row
A fast, restaurant‑style Sichuan feast featuring three classic stir‑fries: garlicky fish‑fragrant eggplant, sweet‑spicy Kung Pao chicken, and crisp cabbage with chilies and vinegar. All dishes are pre‑prepped and finished on a high‑heat carbon‑steel wok for maximum flavor and speed.
make 8 treasures tea (ba bao cha) with me
A traditional Chinese eight‑treasure herbal tea designed for beauty and wellness. This soothing blend of dried fruits, flowers, and roots is steeped in hot water for 5‑7 minutes, delivering a gentle boost to energy, circulation, digestion, sleep, and skin glow. Perfect as a coffee substitute and easy to make at home.
Cantonese Egg Fried Rice
A flavorful Cantonese fried rice made with scrambled eggs, garlic, shallots, crunchy vegetables, oyster sauce and soy sauce. Quick (under 30 min), easy and customizable with chicken, shrimp or tofu. Perfect for a family meal.