Chinese Cuisine
Chinese cuisine is incredibly diverse, shaped by its many regions, ethnic groups, and centuries of culinary tradition. Many Chinese dishes are easy to make at home. Most of the required spices are readily available in supermarkets, and for more specific ingredients, the Asian grocery store (toko) is a great resource.
Chinese recipes
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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.View recipe -
Mayi Shang Shu
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”.View recipe -
Yunnan steamed vegetables with garlic oil
In Yunnan cuisine, vegetables are not only stir-fried, but are also often steamed. Steaming keeps flavour, colour and texture at their best.View recipe -
Prawns with ginger and spring onion
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.View recipe -
Light pickled radish & carrot Yunnan style
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.View recipe -
Chǎofàn
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.View recipe