Main Dish Recipes

Main Dish

Braised Chinese Greens with Stuffed Gluten Balls

A comforting homestyle Jiangnan dish where tender wheat gluten balls are stuffed with savory pork, then simmered with fresh bok choy in a rich soy-based sauce…

45 min

Main Dish

Fish and Shrimp Egg Wraps

Tender fish and shrimp filling encased in delicate egg wrappers, steamed to perfection and served with a savory dipping sauce…

40 min

Main Dish

Fish-Flavored Winter Melon with Wood Ear and Noodles

A vibrant Sichuan-style yuxiang dish featuring tender winter melon slices, chewy wood ear mushrooms, and silky rice noodles in a savory-sweet-sour sauce…

35 min

Main Dish

Braised Baby Squid in Soy Sauce

Tender baby squid quickly blanched then braised in a savory soy-based sauce with garlic and onion. A quick weeknight seafood dish with rich umami flavor.

30 min

Main Dish

Steamed Pomfret with Tart Plum Glaze

A delicate Shanghai-style steamed fish where tender pomfret meets the bright, tangy punch of sour plums…

25 min

Main Dish

Braised Butterfish with Spicy Garlic Sauce

A quick and flavorful Chinese home-style dish featuring tender butterfish braised in a savory-sweet chili sauce…

30 min

Main Dish

Braised Chicken Paws in Soy Sauce

Tender, gelatinous chicken paws slowly braised in a rich, savory soy sauce sauce until deeply flavorful…

1h 50m

Main Dish

Two-Tone Squid Rolls with Tomato Glaze

Tender squid rolls tossed in a glossy sweet-sour sauce, served over blanched bok choy…

30 min

Main Dish

Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu

Golden, crispy tofu cubes finished with a savory soy glaze. A simple yet satisfying dish that transforms humble tofu into something delicious.

25 min

Main Dish

Bok Choy in Rich Broth

Tender baby bok choy served in a silky, golden broth studded with savory preserved egg, salty duck egg, and bits of ham…

35 min

Main Dish

Braised Pork Trotters in Soy Sauce

Tender, collagen-rich pork trotters slowly braised in a rich soy-based sauce until fall-off-the-bone tender. A classic comfort dish with deep savory flavors.

2h 20m