Easy Chinese Takeout Recipes - 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Beef with Oyster Sauce (蚝油牛肉)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:04:40 +0000

Beef with oyster sauce features extra tender and juicy beef stir fried with crisp asparagus brought together with a savory and sweet brown sauce. It is a quick and healthy dish to make for your weekday dinner! {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Beef with oyster sauce is one of my favorite dishes for its simplicity. It’s got excellent ...

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce (豉汁爆鸡球)

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:03:00 +0000

Make juicy chicken with rich savory black bean sauce just like you’d get from a Chinese restaurant! This recipe shows you how to make a fragrant sauce and super flavorful and tender chicken without using a wok. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Today I want to introduce a Chinese takeout classic – chicken with black bean sauce. It ...

Chinese Lemon Chicken

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:39:56 +0000

Chinese lemon chicken features crispy juicy chicken covered in a tangy and sweet lemony sauce that is also gingery. Make this easy dish for dinner to enjoy a treat that tastes just as good as the Chinese restaurant version! {Gluten-Free Adaptable} For those that order Chinese takeout, if Chinese lemon chicken is one of your ...

Vegetable Pan Fried Noodles

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:12:29 +0000

These Vegetable pan fried noodles are perfect for a one-bowl weeknight dinner! The crispy noodles are covered with colorful vegetables that come in all textures and a rich savory sauce. {Vegetarian, Vegan} Pan fried noodles are always a crowd favorite. Previously I shared a beef pan fried noodles recipe and got many questions on how ...

Vegetable Fried Rice (蔬菜炒饭)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:36:00 +0000

An easy vegetable fried rice that you can cook in 10 minutes and it is bursting with flavor. It is a great choice, no matter whether you’re preparing a healthy side or a one-bowl dinner. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Adaptable} This homemade vegetable fried rice is loaded with colorful vegetables, uses less oil than takeout, and is ...