Cold Appetizer Recipes

Cold Appetizer

Spicy Sichuan Cold Mixed Eggplant

Tender steamed eggplant tossed in a fiery Sichuan-style sauce with fragrant peppercorns and chili oil. This classic cold appetizer delivers a perfect balance of numbing heat and tangy flavors.

25 min

Cold Appetizer

Chilled Pork Stomach with Onion

A refreshing Chinese cold salad combining tender boiled pork stomach with crisp onion and a tangy soy‑vinegar dressing. Ready in minutes, it makes a great starter or side.

Cold Appetizer

Spicy Pickled Chicken Feet

A classic Sichuan cold appetizer featuring tender, boneless chicken feet marinated in a tangy, spicy brine with pickled chilies. These gelatinous, flavorful bites are perfect as a shareable snack or party appetizer.

35 min

Medium

Cold Appetizer

Cold Sesame Tofu Salad

A light and refreshing Chinese appetizer featuring silky sesame tofu cubes dressed in a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for warm days or as a palate-cleansing starter.

Cold Appetizer

Chilled Black Fungus Salad with Crispy Vegetables

A refreshing cold appetizer featuring tender wood ear mushrooms tossed with crunchy vegetables in a savory, slightly spicy dressing. Perfect as a light starter or side dish.

45 min

Cold Appetizer

Red Oil Gluten Strips with Celery

Tender gluten strips tossed in a vibrant, numbing red oil dressing with crisp celery. A refreshing cold appetizer that balances spicy, sour, and savory flavors.

25 min

Cold Appetizer

Sesame Cucumber Strips

Crisp cucumber strips lightly salted, then dressed with aromatic sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds. This refreshing cold appetizer is perfect for summer and keeps well in the refrigerator.

Cold Appetizer

Sichuan-Style Spiced Cucumber

A refreshing cold appetizer where crisp cucumber is topped with a sizzling blend of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. The hot oil releases an intoxicating aroma that permeates the cucumber, creating a perfect balance of heat, numbness, and cool freshness.

25 min

Cold Appetizer

Chilled Soybean Sprout Salad

A refreshing cold appetizer featuring tender soybean sprouts dressed in a bright lemon and sesame vinaigrette. Perfect for warm days or as a light starter.

Cold Appetizer

Cold Tofu with Preserved Eggs

A silky, refreshing cold appetizer where tender tofu meets jewel-like preserved eggs, finished with a punchy savory-sweet sauce and crunchy toppings.

15 min

Cold Appetizer

Spiced Peanut Salad with Celery

A cool, crunchy appetizer featuring tender peanuts braised with aromatic five-spice, paired with crisp celery and dressed in a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for summer snacking or as a dim sum accompaniment.

30 min