Appetizer / Cold Dish Recipes

Named for the rhythmic sound of the wooden club used to tenderize the meat, Bang Bang Chicken is a classic Sichuan cold appetizer that perfectly balances the 'Ma-La' (numbing and s...

A cornerstone of Shandong (Lu) cuisine, this dish celebrates the pure, unadulterated sweetness of premium pork belly balanced by the sharp, pungent kick of freshly stone-mashed gar...

A cornerstone of Sichuan cold appetizers, this dish earned its name because the mere thought of its complex, spicy, and numbing sauce makes one's mouth water. It features succulent...

Hailing from the lush, high-altitude province of Yunnan, this vibrant salad captures the 'wild' spirit of Southwestern Chinese cuisine. It features tender, thin-sliced beef tossed ...

Hailing from the Dehong region of Yunnan, this vibrant dish is a signature of the Hui and Jingpo ethnic minorities. Traditionally prepared for ancestral offerings, 'Ghost Chicken' ...