Chinese Steaming Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

Lion’s Head Pork Meatballs (狮子头)

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 ...]]>

Coconut Mochi (糯米滋, Lo Mai Chi)

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:59:00 +0000

Surprise friends and family with a sweet and unique treat by making your own coconut mochi filled with red bean paste. They may look complex, but you’ll see they’re such an easy treat to make that will absolutely impress! {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} Coconut mochi, or lo mai chi (糯米滋) is a traditional dessert from Fujian province ...]]>

Snow Skin Mooncake with Custard Filling (冰皮月饼)

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:54:00 +0000

The snow skin mooncake is made with a sweet mochi dough and a creamy custard filling, stamped with a beautiful pattern that celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival. I shared many step-by-step photos and a video to show you how to make them in your own kitchen. It’s the perfect recipe to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. {Vegetarian} ...]]>

Green Bean Noodles (豆角焖面)

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)

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 ...]]>

Cantonese Shumai with Pork and Shrimp (烧麦, Shao Mai)

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:11:00 +0000

Cantonese shumai are fresh, juicy pork and shrimp filled dumplings with thin, bright yellow wrappers. Learn how to make shumai like the ones at a dim sum shop. Cantonese shumai (烧卖, Shao Mai) are one of the most popular dim sum dishes. They are steamed open-face stemmed dumplings filled with pork and shrimp. Back in ...]]>

Easy Steamed Tofu (蒸豆腐)

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:24:25 +0000

Silky tender tofu is steamed then drizzled with a fragrant aromatic oil and a rich sauce that is savory and sweet. It’s a beautiful hot appetizer that is simple and surprisingly satisfying. Serve it as a light meal with steamed rice or as part of a multi-course dinner. {Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable} Today I want ...]]>

Steamed Pork Buns with Chive (猪肉韭菜包子)

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:35:34 +0000

A thorough guide to making authentic Chinese steamed pork buns with chive, from scratch, including step-by-step photos and tips to help you succeed. The buns will come out extra juicy, fluffy, and tender – even better than those you get at a restaurant. Steamed pork and chive buns are a Northern Chinese classic and they ...]]>

Homemade Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:32:57 +0000

An easier Xiao Long Bao recipe that teaches you how to use commonly found ingredients to create restaurant-quality soup dumplings in your own kitchen. Soup dumplings are one of the most memorable dishes I ate during childhood. I grew up in Beijing in the 90s when restaurants from other regions were still scarce, and we ...]]>

The Ultimate Guide to Making Douhua (Tofu Pudding)

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:16:06 +0000

This ultimate guide to making tofu pudding (doubua / uncurdled soft tofu) explains how to use different coagulants and their results. The post includes recipes for using GLD, gypsum, gelatin, and agar agar and covers the methods and results using nigari and citrus. Look no further if you want to make the perfect tofu pudding ...]]>