Beginner Chinese 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chinese Sauteed Potato (Cumin Chili Home Fries)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Make your side dishes rich with flavorful spice or put a new spin on breakfast with Chinese sauteed potatoes that will help break you out of your rut. There’s a simple secret to achieving the perfect texture too, ensuring a tender inside and crispy exterior that’s irresistible! Potatoes are always an excellent side dish. They’re ...

Chinese-Style Avocado Toast

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:45:35 +0000

This Chinese-style avocado toast recipe is sponsored by Pete & Gerry’s Eggs. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that keep this blog going. Avocado toast gets a Chinese twist in this recipe that’s perfect for a savory start to your day, weekend brunch, or any time you want 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...