Appetizer Recipes

Appetizer

Qinghua Cold Platter

A refreshing vegetable cold platter featuring blanched broccoli and fresh raw vegetables.

20 min

Appetizer

A traditional Chinese cold appetizer made by slowly cooking pork skin until the collagen creates a silky, jelly-like consistency. Seasoned with aromatic spices, this refreshing dish is served chilled and sliced.

5h 20m

Appetizer

Ginger Sliced Pork Tripe

A refreshing cold appetizer featuring boiled pork tripe tossed in a savory ginger dressing.

1h 20m

Appetizer

Fresh Purple Cabbage Slaw

A vibrant, crunchy raw cabbage salad tossed in a light vinaigrette with a hint of sweetness. Ready in minutes, this refreshing side dish pairs well with grilled proteins or serves as a crisp topping for tacos and sandwiches.

15 min

Appetizer

Cucumber Caterpillar with Sesame Dressing

A playful and refreshing vegetable creation that transforms a simple cucumber into an adorable caterpillar shape. The accordion-style cuts create an impressive presentation that's perfect for party appetizers or adding whimsy to any meal. Lightly dressed with a tangy sesame vinaigrette, this dish is as delicious as it is eye-catching.

20 min

Appetizer

Spicy Pickled Chicken Feet

A tongue‑tingling Chinese snack featuring tender chicken feet soaked in a bright, fiery brine of pickled red chilies, fragrant star anise and a hint of Sichuan pepper. The feet are first boiled with aromatics, then marinated until they absorb the spicy, slightly sweet‑sour flavors, giving a crunchy‑soft texture that’s perfect as an appetizer or party nibble.

2h 15m

Appetizer

Drunken Edamame with Fermented Grain Liquor

Tender edamame pods soaked in fragrant fermented grain liquor, a classic Shanghainese bar snack with savory, slightly sweet flavors and aromatic depth. Perfect as an appetizer or with drinks.

21 min

Appetizer

Spinach with Toasted Walnuts and Tangy Dressing

A refreshing cold appetizer from Northern China featuring tender blanched spinach tossed with crunchy toasted walnuts and a balanced sweet-tangy vinegar dressing.

20 min

Appetizer

Seasoned Seaweed Salad

A refreshing cold appetizer featuring tender seaweed tossed in a savory garlic and sesame dressing. Light, briny, and packed with umami—this dish comes together in minutes and makes a perfect starter or side.

15 min

Appetizer

Chilled Celery & Bean Strip Salad

A crisp, refreshing side that pairs tender bean strips with crunchy celery in a savory, slightly spicy garlic dressing, topped with toasted peanuts and sesame.

15 min

Appetizer

Chilled Sea Moss and Cucumber Salad

A refreshing cold appetizer featuring tender sea moss paired with crisp cucumber in a savory sesame dressing. This light dish showcases the delicate texture of agar combined with cool, crunchy cucumber — perfect for hot weather or as a starter.

36 min