In Chinese culture, serving a whole fish during the Lunar New Year is essential, as the word for fish (Yu) sounds like the word for 'surplus,' symbolizing abundance for the coming ...
Chinese Recipes
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Hailing from the mist-covered mountains of Anhui, this classic 'Hui' dish celebrates the harmony between the land and the forest. Succulent pork belly is slow-braised until it reac...
Hailing from the ancient villages of Huizhou, these savory mooncakes are a stark, rustic departure from the sweet Cantonese variety. They feature a remarkably flaky, lard-based lam...
This iconic Sichuan dish gets its whimsical name from the bits of savory ground pork that cling to translucent glass noodles, resembling ants climbing up branches. It is a mastercl...
Often referred to as the 'Chinese Cheese,' Fermented Bean Curd is a culinary treasure that transforms humble soy into a creamy, umami-rich powerhouse. This traditional recipe uses ...
Buddha’s Delight, or 'Jai', is a revered vegetarian masterpiece traditionally served on the first day of the Lunar New Year to bring good luck and purification. This complex, umami...
A crown jewel of the Lunar New Year feast, this vibrant steamed glutinous rice cake is a masterpiece of texture and symbolism. Each of the 'eight treasures'—a colorful array of dri...
Hailing from the Shaanxi province of Northwest China, Roujiamo is a street food masterpiece featuring ultra-tender, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork tucked into a crisp, flaky flatb...
Hailing from the Shaxian district of Fujian province, these 'Ban Mian' (tossed noodles) are a soul-warming staple of Chinese street food culture. This dish features delicate, flat ...
Born from the street stalls of Chengdu, Dan Dan Noodles are a masterpiece of Sichuan soul food, named after the bamboo carrying poles used by street vendors. This dish balances a c...
A crown jewel of Sichuan cuisine, this dish is a masterclass in the 'Lychee' flavor profile—a sophisticated balance of sweet, sour, and savory, punctuated by the numbing heat of Si...
A cornerstone of Sichuanese winter traditions, La Rou is a deeply aromatic, mahogany-hued preserved meat that captures the soul of the 'Chuan' kitchen. This cured pork belly underg...
A celebrated treasure of Zhejiang cuisine, Wenzhou Fish Cake is renowned for its snow-white appearance, bouncy 'Q' texture, and pure oceanic sweetness. Unlike fried western fish ca...
Hailing from the Putian region of Fujian, this iconic dish is celebrated for its incredibly fine, translucent rice needles that absorb a rich, umami-laden seafood broth. Unlike typ...
A cornerstone of Beijing's culinary heritage, Jing Jiang Rou Si features silky, tenderized pork slivers glazed in a rich, umami-packed sweet bean sauce. Traditionally served atop a...
A cornerstone of Northern Chinese home cooking, this dish transforms humble pork liver into a silky, tender delicacy through the traditional 'velveting' technique. Infused with the...
A cornerstone of Cantonese dim sum, these succulent rolls feature delicate sheets of bean curd skin wrapped around a savory vegetable medley, all braised in a rich, umami-packed Zh...
A quintessential masterpiece of Cantonese 'Yue' cuisine, this dish celebrates the natural sweetness of succulent lobster enhanced by the aromatic heat of fresh ginger and the brigh...
A cornerstone of Cantonese 'Siu Mei' shops and traditional teahouses, this soul-warming stew features melt-in-your-mouth beef brisket and collagen-rich tendons. Slow-braised in a c...
A quintessential Chinese cold appetizer, Liangban Doufu celebrates the sublime contrast between the custard-like texture of silken tofu and the rich, earthy complexity of preserved...
A cornerstone of Chinese cold appetizers, this dish celebrates the sophisticated contrast between the jelly-like coolness of silken tofu and the rich, creamy complexity of century ...
Originating from the Geleshan district of Chongqing, this iconic dish is a masterclass in the Sichuan philosophy of 'Ma La'—the addictive combination of numbing heat and spicy frag...
Tracing its roots back to the bustling morning markets of Northern China, these Baozi are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a pillowy, slightly sweet yeast dough wrapped around ...
This vibrant stir-fry celebrates the classic East Asian pairing of earthy soy and crisp greens, elevated by a velvety, ginger-forward sauce. By pressing the tofu and searing it to ...