Appetizer Recipes

Cold Spinach with Toasted Peanuts

A refreshing northern Chinese appetizer featuring tender spinach paired with crunchy toasted peanuts. The ham adds a savory note while a simple garlic-sesame dressing ties everything together.

20 min

Easy

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Cucumber Pickled Chicken Feet

A refreshing cold appetizer featuring tender chicken feet and crisp cucumber marinated in a tangy, slightly spicy brine. Perfect as a starter or party dish.

45 min

Medium

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A refreshing cold appetizer featuring crisp cucumber strips bathed in a bold vinegar and chili dressing. This classic Chinese dish delivers a satisfying crunch with a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors.

15 min

Easy

0

Appetizer

Garlic Lettuce with Crushed Peanuts

A light and refreshing Chinese cold dish featuring crisp lettuce dressed in a zesty garlic-vinegar sauce topped with crunchy peanuts.

15 min

Easy

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Appetizer

Garlic Green Bean Lollipops

Tender green beans are blanched, rolled into spiral shapes, and dressed with a bright garlic vinaigrette. These playful bites make an irresistible cold appetizer that's crisp, tangy, and packed with flavor.

25 min

Easy

0

Appetizer

Cucumber Salad with Savory Dressing

A crisp, refreshing cold appetizer featuring tender cucumber strips tossed in a balanced savory and tangy sauce. This classic Chinese dish comes together in minutes and makes a perfect side for any meal.

15 min

Easy

0

Appetizer

Asparagus and Shrimp Salad

A light and refreshing dish featuring tender asparagus paired with succulent shrimp, dressed in a savory sesame-soy sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch or elegant appetizer.

20 min

Easy

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Appetizer

Tofu Rolls with Fragrant Chive Sprouts

Delicate bean curd sheets wrapped around fresh, aromatic chive sprouts and tender green onions. This refreshing cold appetizer showcases the delicate herbal notes of Chinese toon, perfect for warm weather dining.

20 min

Medium

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Appetizer

Chilled Okra with Savory Sweet Sauce

A refreshing cold appetizer featuring tender okra dressed in a balanced sauce with sweet, tangy, and garlicky notes. Perfect for warm weather or as a palate-cleansing starter.

20 min

Easy

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Appetizer

Spicy Pickled Peanuts

A bold, crunchy Chinese appetizer featuring tender peanuts marinated in a fragrant brine with pickled chilies and warm spices. Perfect for washed-down drinks or as a zesty snack.

1h 0m

Medium

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Appetizer

Garlic Vinegar Chicken Paws

A refreshing cold appetizer featuring tender chicken feet bathed in a tangy garlic and vinegar sauce. Perfect for summer snacking or as a starter.

25 min

Medium

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Appetizer

Crystal Pork Skin Flower Jelly

A refreshing Chinese cold appetizer featuring tender pork skin cooked until perfectly gelatinous, then sliced thin and dressed with a tangy savory sauce. The translucent jelly-like texture and delicate flavor make this a beloved dish in Jiangzhe cuisine.

2h 30m

Medium

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Recipes in this category

Cold Spinach with Toasted Peanuts

Cucumber Pickled Chicken Feet

Spicy Sour Cucumber Strips

Garlic Lettuce with Crushed Peanuts

Garlic Green Bean Lollipops

Cucumber Salad with Savory Dressing

Asparagus and Shrimp Salad

Tofu Rolls with Fragrant Chive Sprouts

Chilled Okra with Savory Sweet Sauce

Spicy Pickled Peanuts

Garlic Vinegar Chicken Paws

Crystal Pork Skin Flower Jelly