All Recipes

Cold Apppetizer

Silky Pork Skin Jelly

A cherished Chinese cold appetizer where tender pork skin suspends in a savory, jiggly gelatin broth. The pressure cooker works magic, turning stubborn pig skin into a delicate, wobbly treat that's ideal for hot summer days or as a refreshing starter.

1h 15m

Cold Appetizer

Drunken Mung Bean Sprouts

A refreshing Chinese cold appetizer featuring crisp mung bean sprouts and tender green pepper strips soaked in a fragrant brine spiked with cooking wine. This Huaiyang classic makes an ideal palate-cleansing side dish.

25 min

Sweet Breakfast

Caramelized Banana Toast

Sweet, golden bananas caramelized in butter and brown sugar, piled high on warm toast for a simple yet indulgent morning treat.

15 min

Child Friendly

Blossom Jam Bread

A cheerful, no-cook snack where flower-shaped bread pieces are spread with butter and filled with a jewel-like jam center. Kids adore assembling these pretty treats and toting them in lunchboxes.

10 min

Dessert

Candied Sweet Potato with Pulled Sugar

A beloved Chinese dessert featuring golden-fried sweet potato cubes dressed in glossy caramel that pulls into delicate, sweet threads when you lift a piece.

35 min

Pastry

Chocolate Dirty Bread

A luxurious laminated pastry featuring flaky, buttery layers wrapped around a rich chocolate center, finished with a generous coating of cocoa powder for that distinctive "dirty" appearance.

3 hours

Hard

Stir Fry

Wok-Charred Baby Bok Choy with Pork Belly

Tender baby bok choy meets crispy pork belly in this smoky stir-fry. Dried shrimp and aromatics create a savory base, while a quick blanch keeps the greens vibrant and crisp.

35 min

Beef Stew

Tomato-Braised Beef with Root Vegetables

A comforting Chinese-style stew where beef brisket slowly simmers with sweet tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes until meltingly tender.

1h 20m

Noodles

Sizzling Chili-Garlic Noodles

A fiery Shaanxi classic where smoking-hot oil wakes up raw garlic and chili flakes, creating an explosive aroma over chewy noodles dressed in savory soy and tangy vinegar.

30 min

Pan Fried Buns

Golden Carrot Buns with Crispy Bottoms

Vibrant steamed buns tinted naturally with fresh carrots, stuffed with savory pork and napa cabbage, then pan-fried to create an irresistible golden crust. A playful twist on the classic Chinese skillet bun.

50 min

Main Dish

Slow-Simmered Sichuan Beef

Fork-tender beef chunks bathed in a scarlet, aromatic broth. This one-pot staple coaxes out the signature málà balance—numbing peppercorns meeting smoky dried chilies—through a long, gentle braise.

1h 0m