Sichuan (Szechuan) Cuisine Food - Omnivore's Cookbook

Kung Pao Shrimp (宫爆虾球)

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:25:00 +0000

Authentic tasting kung pao shrimp featuring tender juicy shrimp cooked with a spicy, sweet, sour and savory sauce with crunchy pepper and peanuts. Colorful, satisfying, and bursting with well-balanced spiciness, it is the dish you need to whip up for dinner tonight! {Gluten-Free adaptable} Although kung pao chicken is the one of the most popular ...

Shredded Potato Stir Fry (酸辣土豆丝)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Shredded potato stir fry is a simple yet satisfying side dish that pairs well with lots of meals. The potatoes are cooked until crispy, then mixed with spicy chili peppers, powerful black vinegar, and a touch of sugar. Try out this recipe to enjoy potatoes in a new way! {Vegan-Adaptable} Shredded potato stir fry is ...

Sichuan Spicy Wonton in Chili Oil (红油抄手)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:30:00 +0000

An authentic spicy wonton in chili oil recipe that yields tender wontons smothered in the most scrumptious sauce that is spicy, savory and sweet, just like the street food you’d get in Sichuan. Spicy wonton in chili oil, also known as Hong You Chao Shou (红油抄手) in Chinese, is a traditional dim sum from Sichuan. ...

Spicy Eggplant Salad (凉拌茄子)

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:21:53 +0000

This Sichuan style eggplant salad with spicy garlic dressing is an easy, delicious way to enjoy eggplant. The eggplant is steamed until tender, then mixed with an aromatic dressing that is savory and spicy. Serve it as an appetizer or side dish to add a tasty vegetable to your meal. {Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable} In Chinese ...

Authentic Chinese Food from Different Regions – O Mandarin

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:18:11 +0000

O Mandarin in Westchester NY serves some of my favorite Chinese food in the US, including a solid Peking Duck, in a clean, traditional-chic setting. If you live in the area or are just passing through, it’s worth a visit for their authentic dishes from several parts of China. O Mandarin: Strip Mall Chinese Surprise ...

Chinese Okra Salad, Two Ways (凉拌秋葵)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:01:03 +0000

Two quick and easy Chinese okra salad recipes that features a bold and rich seasoning, crisp okra, and none of the sliminess. Make this cold appetizer to add color, texture and nutrition to your dinner! {Gluten-Free adaptable, Vegan} Okra salad has been gaining popularity and I often see it at Chinese restaurants in New York ...

Shredded Beef and Pepper Stir Fry (青椒肉丝)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:30:16 +0000

Shredded beef and pepper stir fry features tender juicy beef and crisp peppers cooked with a spicy savory sauce. It’s easy to prepare and has a very bold flavor. Serve it over steamed rice – it’s a perfect weekday dinner that is super appetizing and healthy. Shredded beef and pepper stir fry, or Qing Jiao ...

Cafe China Review: Faithful, Polished Sichuan Food in the Heart of NYC

fathima — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:14:04 +0000

Cafe China offers impeccable regional Chinese cuisine and great service in an elegant, nostalgic 1930s style setting. The menu is centered around Sichuan dishes but includes classics from around the country. Read the full review for impressions of and tips on this very special restaurant. Cafe China: Faithful, Polished Chinese in the Heart of NYC ...

Stir Fried Vermicelli with Pork (Ma Yi Shang Shu, 蚂蚁上树)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:03:23 +0000

Ma Yi Shang Shu, or stir fried vermicelli with pork, is a perfect quick weekday dinner dish that is so flavorful yet easy to put together. A Sichuan classic, it features tender mung bean vermicelli noodles braised in a savory aromatic sauce with ground pork, spiced up with chili bean paste. All you need is ...

Dry Pot Cauliflower (干锅菜花)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 26 May 2022 16:11:13 +0000

Chinese dry pot cauliflower features crispy cauliflower bites stir fried with bacon and chili peppers in an aromatic savory sauce. It is super easy and fast to put together, and it’s addictively tasty! {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Dry pot cauliflower, or Gan Guo Cai Hua, is a classic dish from Sichuan cuisine that I love. It’s one ...