All Recipes

Dumplings

Chive and Egg Dumplings

A classic Chinese dumpling filling featuring fresh chives and fluffy scrambled eggs wrapped in thin dumpling skins. This simple yet flavorful combination is a popular choice for homemade dumplings, ready to be pan-fried, steamed, or boiled.

40 min

Breakfast Porridge

Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Rice Porridge

A warming, creamy congee made with rice, millet, tender pumpkin, and sweet potato. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or light meal.

30 min

Cold Appetizer

Sour and Spicy Chicken Feet

Tender chicken feet marinated in a bold, tangy sauce with a pleasant numbing heat. This classic cold appetizer is perfect for summer snacking or as a starter.

30 min

Braised Chicken

Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken

A hearty, aromatic Xinjiang classic featuring tender chicken and soft potatoes braised in a savory, slightly spicy beer sauce. Named for the generous platter it's traditionally served on, this dish delivers bold flavors from dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise.

50 min

Fish

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, creating a delicate balance of tangy, savory, and subtly sweet flavors.

35 min

Stir Fry

Twice-Cooked Pork

A classic Sichuanese dish featuring tender pork belly that is first boiled, then stir-fried with aromatic seasonings until beautifully caramelized. The result is a savory, slightly spicy dish with tender meat and crisp vegetables.

40 min

Cold Appetizer

Perilla and Pine Nut Jellyfish Salad

A refreshing cold appetizer featuring tender jellyfish strips paired with crisp cucumber, fragrant perilla leaves, and crunchy pine nuts. This light salad is perfect for summer and showcases a beautiful balance of textures and flavors.

25 min

Cold Appetizer

Chili Oyster Sauce Lettuce Strips

A quick and bold Chinese-inspired cold appetizer featuring crisp lettuce drizzled with a savory-sweet combination of oyster sauce and spicy chili oil. Ready in minutes.

10 min

Cold Dish

Quick-Style Enoki Mushrooms with Cilantro

A light and refreshing cold dish featuring tender enoki mushrooms tossed in a zesty, mildly spicy dressing with fresh cilantro. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish.

15 min

Main Dish

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. This Xinjiang-inspired dish is packed with flavor and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

25 min

Cold Appetizer

Black Pepper Pork Skin Jelly

A silky, translucent Chinese cold appetizer made by slowly cooking pork skin until it releases its natural gelatin. The soy milk maker method yields a remarkably smooth texture, while black pepper adds warm, aromatic depth. This dish is served chilled and sliced, perfect for summer or as a sophisticated appetizer.

2 hours