All Recipes

Vegetable Stir Fry

Curry Winter Melon

Tender winter melon cubes swimming in a fragrant curry sauce—an easy weeknight stir-fry that comes together in under 30 minutes.

25 min

Quick Breads

Scallion Pancakes

Crispy layered flatbreads loaded with bright green onion pieces. Golden and crunchy on the outside, soft and aromatic inside.

40 min

Quick Vegetable

Tomato and Winter Melon Stir-Fry

A light and healthy Chinese stir-fry that pairs tender winter melon with juicy tomatoes. The tomatoes break down to create a natural savory sauce, making this a perfect quick meal for busy weeknights.

20 min

Soup Noodles

Spicy and Sour Sweet Potato Noodles

A beloved Chongqing street food featuring chewy sweet potato starch noodles swimming in a bold, tangy broth topped with crunchy peanuts, fresh herbs, and a kick of Sichuan peppercorn. This comforting bowl delivers the perfect balance of heat and acidity.

35 min

Dessert

Banana Cheese Pastry Pockets

Sweet ripe bananas and melted cheese tucked between layers of flaky flatbread create an irresistible handheld treat. The filling turns gooey and sweet while the pastry crisps up beautifully in the oven.

25 min

Stir Fry

Luffa Squash Stir-Fry with Crispy Wheat Gluten

A quick and tasty Chinese stir-fry pairing tender luffa squash with chewy fried wheat gluten. The gluten soaks up all the savory flavors while the luffa stays nice and crisp-tender.

20 min

Appetizer

Crunchy Shrimp-Potato Croquettes

Succulent chopped shrimp tucked inside a shatteringly crisp potato shell. These poppers deliver a satisfying contrast of creamy interior and golden crust.

40 min

Dessert

Golden Pumpkin Rice Ingots

Festive Chinese sweets featuring tender pumpkin dough wrapped around sweet red bean centers, shaped into auspicious gold ingots that symbolize prosperity and good fortune.

35 min

Pastries

Golden Ingot Egg Yolk Pastries

Crispy, buttery layered pastries filled with sweet red bean paste and a creamy salted egg yolk, shaped like traditional gold ingots for good fortune. These flaky treats are perfect for Chinese New Year celebrations or as a luxurious tea-time snack.

1h 10m

Pan Fried Dumplings

Golden Ingot Dumplings with Fluffy Eggs

These crisp, golden dumplings are shaped like traditional Chinese gold ingots—symbols of wealth and good luck. Juicy pork filling with sweet corn gets topped with a gentle layer of creamy scrambled eggs for textural harmony in every bite.

50 min

Seafood

Golden Garlic Roasted Oysters

Tender oysters blanketed with a duo of fried and raw garlic, roasted until warmed through. This beloved Chinese seafood dish balances the sweet briny flesh with aromatic, golden crunch.

30 min