🇨🇳 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chinese Beef Puff Pastry Pies
Crispy, flaky Chinese‑style beef pies made with homemade puff‑pastry dough and a savory cumin‑soy filling. Perfect as a snack or a quick breakfast, these hand‑rolled pies are pan‑fried until golden and served hot.
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.
Ever tried this Chinese beauty tea? 苹果红枣养颜茶
A cozy, comforting Chinese herbal tea made with fresh apple, sweet dried goji berries, and nourishing red dates. This antioxidant‑rich drink is said to give you a natural glow from the inside out and is enjoyed daily by many Chinese families.
Homemade Chicken and Napa Cabbage Noodle Soup
A comforting soup with homemade fresh noodles, tender chicken, crunchy napa cabbage, rehydrated shiitake, and a broth flavored with Korean gochugaru. Perfect for cool evenings, this recipe combines fresh pasta techniques with Asian cuisine flavors.
Chinese Peking Chicken Recipe
A simple, crispy Chinese‑style Peking chicken made by marinating bite‑size chicken pieces in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ginger juice, sugar, cornstarch and five‑spice powder, then pan‑frying them in hot oil until golden. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner served with rice or noodles.
Chinese Seafood Soup
A fragrant Asian soup based on homemade fish broth, rice vermicelli, black mushrooms and a mix of shrimp and squid, seasoned with ginger, garlic, soy and oyster sauces, and garnished with fresh coriander. Ideal for Ramadan or a comforting meal.
Nouilles sautées au boeuf et aux germes de haricots mungo
A quick and flavorful Chinese‑style stir‑fried noodle dish featuring thinly sliced beef, crunchy mung bean sprouts, and a savory soy‑oyster sauce finished with toasted sesame oil. Perfect for a weeknight dinner and easily adaptable to chicken, shrimp, or vegetarian versions.
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.
Why Everyone in China Starts Their Morning With This Drink
A soothing, traditional Chinese medicinal drink made with fresh ginger, sweet red dates, antioxidant-rich goji berries, and aromatic dried orange peel. Perfect for boosting circulation, warming the body in the morning, and nourishing the blood during menstruation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Navy Bean Soup Recipe to make on Repeat this winter!
A hearty, rustic Cantonese-inspired soup featuring navy beans, chickpeas, king oyster mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a bright finish of lemon zest and avocado. Easy to make, nutritious, and perfect for cozy meals.
Chicken Chow Mein
A budget-friendly, restaurant-quality chicken chow mein made with fresh stir‑fry noodles, seasoned chicken thighs, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy‑hoisin sauce. This recipe replicates the flavor of takeout while keeping costs low and the technique simple enough for home cooks.
Chinese Chive Dumplings (韭菜盒子)
Jiu Cai He Zi are savory Chinese garlic‑chive pockets with a soft‑chewy, slightly fluffy wrapper. The filling combines mung‑bean noodles, fluffy scrambled egg, aromatic garlic chives, soy sauce, 13‑spice, and salty dried baby shrimp. Pan‑fried until golden brown, these bite‑size boxes are perfect as a snack or a main‑course accompaniment.
A Guide To Homemade Peking Duck
A step‑by‑step home version of classic Peking Duck that delivers ultra‑crispy skin and juicy meat without the restaurant price tag. The recipe uses a bike pump to separate the skin, a maltose‑vinegar glaze for shine, and a 24‑48 hour air‑dry in the fridge for perfect crackling.