Authentic Chinese Vegetable Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Asparagus Salad with Mushroom, Eggs, and Glass Noodles

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:01:00 +0000

A simple Chinese-style asparagus salad with tender mushrooms and eggs seasoned with minimal sauce to bring out the best flavor of the ingredients themselves. The salad is refreshing yet wonderfully flavorful, rich in nutrition, low in calories, and takes no time to get ready. {Gluten-Free, Vegetarian} I first had this asparagus salad in a Yunnan ...

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 ...

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 ...

Summer Vegetable Bibimbap

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

This summer vegetable bibimbap 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. Summer vegetable bibimbap is loaded with colorful and bright seasonal vegetables and sunnyside egg, and brought together with a spicy sweet chili sauce. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Adaptable} ...