Main Dish Recipes

Main Dish

Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken

A hearty, aromatic Xinjiang classic featuring tender chicken and soft potatoes braised in a savory, slightly spicy beer sauce…

50 min

Main Dish

West Lake Vinegar Fish

A treasured Hangzhou classic featuring tender fish in a glossy sweet-sour sauce. The fish is gently poached then dressed in a reduction made from its own broth…

35 min

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Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

A quick and aromatic stir-fry featuring tender lamb slices tossed with bold cumin, fragrant garlic, and a hint of heat from dried chilies…

25 min

Main Dish

Plum-Soy Eggplant Clay Pot

Tender eggplant strips deep-fried until golden, then tossed with seasoned pork and colorful bell peppers in a savory-sweet sauce…

40 min

Main Dish

Steamed Alfalfa Sprouts with Starch

A light, delicate Chinese steamed vegetable dish where tender alfalfa sprouts are lightly coated in starch powder and steamed until just wilted…

15 min

Main Dish

Five-Spice Grilled Squid Rings

Tender squid rings marinated in aromatic five-spice, then coated in crispy breadcrumb and grilled until golden. A simple yet flavorful seafood appetizer.

1h 15m

Main Dish

Sweet Soy Cola Chicken Legs

Tender chicken legs braised in a glossy cola-soy sauce with aromatic spices…

50 min

Main Dish

Three-Fresh Tofu with Vegetables

A comforting home-style Chinese dish featuring silky tofu stir-fried with wood ear mushrooms, ripe tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, and crisp greens…

30 min

Main Dish

Garlic Vermicelli with Baby Bok Choy

Tender baby bok choy is blanched until silky, then crowned with soaked vermicelli dressed in a savory garlicky sauce. This light…

25 min

Main Dish

Classic Lamb Hotpot

A comforting Chinese-style lamb hotpot featuring tender pieces of lamb simmered with aromatic ginger. The meat is first blanched to remove any gamey taste…

1h 50m