Chinese Recipes

Classic beef and broccoli stir fry with soy-ginger marinated round steak in a glossy cornstarch-thickened sauce. Takeout favorite, made cleaner at home.

The secret to this recipe is cooking the beef in 1 cup of oil to seal in the juices, and cooking the broccoli in water to make it crisp and tender. For a more authentic touch, try using Chinese broccoli, which has an appearance and taste similar to asparagus.

Authentic Chinese side dish that combines the peppery flavor of radishes with a savory, slightly tangy with a hint of sweet soy dressing. The radishes are gleefully smashed allowing them to soak up the flavors of the dressing.

How Chinese cooks tame a whole duck, layering methods like steaming, smoking, and frying to render the fat and turn the skin succulently crisp. A guide to Peking, Cantonese, and Sichuan crispy-skin duck techniques.

Chinese cold jellyfish salad tossed with shredded rainbow vegetables, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. A banquet-style appetizer famous for its crunchy texture and minimalist dressing.

Jook, the classic Chinese rice congee simmered until silky, studded with seasoned pork meatballs and crunchy water chestnuts. The ultimate bowl of savory Chinese comfort.

Make-ahead Chinese-style chicken strata with cubed bread, eggs, milk, sesame oil, soy, water chestnuts, and red bell pepper. Overnight breakfast or brunch casserole.

This deep mahogany sauce with snow peas, mushrooms and carrots turns soba noodles, fettuccini or ravioli into a delicious Asian pasta primavera.

Tender chicken and crisp asparagus stir-fried in a savory black bean sauce with garlic and ginger. Classic Chinese restaurant favorite that's faster to make at home than ordering takeout.

Authentic Chinese bird's nest soup with real dried bird's nests simmered in rich chicken broth with pounded chicken, egg whites, and dry sherry. A prized delicacy garnished with scallions and ham.

Crispy pan-fried tofu braised with bok choy, red peppers, and carrots in a savory rice wine and yellow bean sauce. A quick vegetarian Chinese stir-fry ready in under 30 minutes.

Traditional Chinese Buddhist vegetarian stir-fry with wood ear mushrooms, lily buds, bean curd, bean thread noodles, and fresh vegetables in dark soy and sesame oil. A Lunar New Year classic.

Cold buckwheat noodles tossed in a creamy peanut sauce made with brewed Chinese tea, chili oil, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. A nutty, spicy appetizer or side dish ready in 40 minutes.

Flank steak marinated overnight in soy sauce, dry sherry, and garlic, stir-fried with green peppers and fresh tomato wedges in a glossy cornstarch sauce. Serve over steaming rice for a satisfying Chinese-style dinner.

Tender beef strips with colorful peppers, celery, and tomatoes in a savory-sweet sauce. This classic Chinese pepper steak uses Coca-Cola for tenderness and depth.

Quick Chinese marinade with soy sauce, honey, five-spice, and chili sauce. Perfect for BBQ pork, chicken, or ribs. Ready in 5 minutes, makes 3/4 cup.