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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Crispy Salmon with Ginger Soy Sauce

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:32:00 +0000

Crispy salmon features perfectly cooked salmon with crispy skin, finished up with a fragrant garlic and ginger sauce. It is an easy main dish that you can put together quickly for a weekday dinner. {Gluten-Free adaptable} Crispy salmon is a wonderful main dish that is bursting with savory flavors. The homemade ginger soy sauce glazes ...