Northern Cuisine Food - Omnivore's Cookbook

Lion’s Head Pork Meatballs (狮子头)

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:52:00 +0000

An authentic Lion’s head meatball recipe that uses breadcrumbs, water chestnuts, and aromatics to make super light, fluffy and juicy meatballs that are bursting with flavor. Chinese pork meatballs are also called lion’s head (狮子头, shi zi tou). They feature tender, moist, and light meatballs with a savory taste. This dish is a staple food ...

Pork and Chive Dumplings (猪肉韭菜水饺)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Pork and chive dumplings are one of the most popular types of dumplings in Northern China. The filling is made with juicy pork, bursting with an intense savory flavor of garlic chives, and boiled until tender and hearty. Growing up in Beijing, pork and chive dumplings are one of the most popular types, along with ...

Chinese tomato beef soup (番茄肥牛汤)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:14:46 +0000

This Chinese tomato beef soup features a sweet and tart tomato broth with tender thin sliced beef and mushrooms. Serve it over rice or noodles, it is the perfect one-pot meal to keep you warm during the colder months. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Chinese tomato beef soup, or Fan Qie Fei Niu Tang (番茄肥牛汤), is a hearty ...

Chinese Braised Pork Trotters (红烧猪蹄)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:19:00 +0000

These braised pork trotters are fall-off-the-bone tender and have a rich savory taste. It’s an affordable way to create a scrumptious and filling main dish that is full of collagen and healthy fats. Chinese cuisine is known for utilizing different parts of the whole animal to create delicious meals. For example, chicken liver and pork ...

Pork Liver Stir Fry (炒猪肝)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Cook this pork liver stir fry for an affordable and satisfying meal with tender juicy liver cooked with crunchy veggies in a rich brown sauce. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Pork liver stir fry is an extremely flavorful dish that is also quite affordable. The taste of the liver is mild and slightly sweet, and it has a ...

Chinese Zucchini Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:31:00 +0000

My Chinese zucchini stir fry is a fantastic homestyle dish that is quite simple to make. The summer squash is sauteed in Sichuan peppercorn oil to add a bold, vibrant flavor that makes the zucchini really come alive. {Gluten-Free Adaptable, Vegan} Zucchini is a delicious vegetable that is easy to cook with. The mild-tasting, spongy ...

5-Ingredient Bitter Melon with Eggs

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:04:00 +0000

Stir fried bitter melon with eggs requires only five ingredients and a few minutes to put together. It’s a comforting dish that’s full of nutrition and a great way to add a side dish to complete your meal. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} Bitter melon with eggs is one of my favorite homestyle dishes. I didn’t like bitter ...

Pan Fried Tofu (脆皮豆腐)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:43:54 +0000

Pan fried tofu is a fun homestyle dish that features meaty tofu bites with a crispy coating and a sweet and sour sauce. Topped on the rice, it is an easy and flavorful way to whip up a vegetarian one-bowl meal that everyone will love! {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Adaptable} Pan fried tofu, or Cui Pi Dou ...

Stir-fried Cauliflower with Tomato Sauce

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:28:00 +0000

This quick and easy stir fried cauliflower with tomato features crunchy cauliflower covered in a sweet and sour tomato sauce. It is a side dish that’s easy to put together and brings big flavor to your table. {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Have you ever been in the middle of putting dinner together only to realize that you ...

Green Bean Noodles (豆角焖面)

fathima — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 14:34:21 +0000

Green bean noodles is a great one-bowl dish featuring chewy noodles and tender green beans brought together with a savory brown sauce that is super fragrant. It is a hearty main that will bring you comfort at any time of day. Green bean noodles is a classic homestyle Northern Chinese dish that is treasured by ...