Cantonese Cuisine Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

Chinese Fish Congee (生滚鱼片粥)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:03:00 +0000

Soothe your soul with the comforting silkiness of Chinese fish congee. The delightful texture finished with tender slices of fish is the perfect way to add a satisfying side dish to your dinner table. {Gluten-Free adaptable} Congee of any kind is one of my ultimate comfort foods, though as someone who loves seafood, fish congee ...

Cantonese Chicken Egg Roll (广式鸡肉春卷)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:36:00 +0000

These chicken egg rolls are crispy on the outside and filled with a tasty, textured filling of chicken, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and carrots. Learn how to make chicken egg rolls from scratch in no time at all! In China, we actually call these egg rolls “Chun Jian” (春卷), which directly translate to spring rolls. But ...

Shacha Chicken (沙茶炒鸡)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:22:20 +0000

Shacha chicken stir fry is a fun dish with a ton of umami you can put together in 20 minutes for a quick dinner, featuring tender chicken cooked in a bold seafoody tasting sauce. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} If you’ve never heard of shacha chicken, you’re going to wish you knew about it sooner. Using a special ...

Coconut Mochi (糯米滋, Lo Mai Chi)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:59:00 +0000

Surprise friends and family with a sweet and unique treat by making your own coconut mochi filled with red bean paste. They may look complex, but you’ll see they’re such an easy treat to make that will absolutely impress! {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} Coconut mochi, or lo mai chi (糯米滋) is a traditional dessert from Fujian province ...

Chicken Mei Fun

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:59:21 +0000

Chicken mei fun features juicy chicken, tender eggs, and crunchy vegetables stir fried with rice noodles in a rich savory sauce. It’s a colorful and delicious one-pot meal that you can whip up on any night of the week. {Gluten-Free adaptable} If chicken mei fun is a favorite from your local Chinese takeout place, you ...

Vegetarian Chow Mein (素菜炒面)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:46:00 +0000

A homemade vegetarian chow mein that is loaded with vegetables in different textures with a rich tasting savory sauce that’s very fragrant. It’s a quick one-pan meal to use up veggies from your fridge! {Vegetarian, Vegan} When I order chow mein in a restaurant, I have noticed though that they tend to skimp on the ...

How to Make Bubble Tea (Boba Tea, 珍珠奶茶)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:11:00 +0000

Create rich and silky bubble tea at home using this recipe to recreate the drink that you love from bubble tea shops. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} I absolutely love bubble tea (or sometimes called boba tea). Strong black tea becomes a creamy and sweet indulgence with the addition of milk and brown sugar syrup. And then those ...

Black Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:34:00 +0000

Black rice pudding is a healthy dessert made from ingredients you wouldn’t expect! Gooey rice soaked in sweetened coconut milk and paired with fresh summer fruit is a tantalizing treat that will refresh you on the hottest days! {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Chinese desserts treasure nutritious ingredients such as whole grains, nuts and fruits. They are usually ...

Chicken Egg Foo Young

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:24:33 +0000

Chicken egg foo young features bean sprouts and bites of chicken crafted into a Chinese-style omelet topped with a rich and savory brown sauce you simply can’t resist! This Chinese takeout favorite is easy to make at home and tastes so satisfying. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} If you regularly order egg foo young when you go out ...

Matcha Boba Tea

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Learn how to make a delicious matcha boba tea with a balanced taste and chewy tapioca pearls with these few simple steps in your own kitchen. It is much easier than you think! {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Matcha boba tea is a super delicious and fun drink that has been getting super popular these days. Boba tea, ...