Chinese cuisine is varied, refined and strongly shaped by its regions. Stir-fries, noodles, rice, steamed dishes, broths, dumplings, vegetables, pork, chicken, beef, fish and tofu together form a rich culinary tradition.
At Goed en Lekker, we collect Chinese recipes that are easy to prepare at home, with accessible ingredients and clear steps. Think of fragrant noodle dishes, simple wok dishes, steamed bites, soups and sauces in which the balance between sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami is central.
Recipes from Chinese cuisine
Xīhúlu chǎo jīdàn
Xīhúlu chǎo jīdàn (西葫芦炒鸡蛋) is a simple Chinese home-style dish that combines soft pieces of scrambled egg with tender, quickly stir-fried courgette.
Finely stirred minced pork is braised with spicy fermented bean paste and glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli), so the meat clings to the noodles like “ants”.
Prawns with ginger and spring onion (姜葱虾) is a light, simple dish from Chinese cuisine. The prawns are quickly fried over a high heat so they stay juicy, then seasoned with fresh ginger and spring onion.
This lightly pickled radish and carrot (腌萝卜胡萝卜) is a classic side dish from Yunnan cuisine. The vegetables are briefly salted and then pickled fresh with rice vinegar, garlic and a small amount of chilli.
Chinese fried rice is loved around the world, with countless regional variations. This simple dish is perfect for using up leftover rice from the previous day.
