All Recipes

Cold Appetizer

Cold Wild Chives with Garlic and Sesame Oil

A crisp, refreshing appetizer from northern China featuring tender wild sand chives quickly blanched and dressed with aromatic garlic-infused sauce. This simple yet flavorful dish showcases the delicate onion flavor of沙葱 (sand chives), a prized ingredient from the Mongolian plateau.

15 min

Fruit Salad

Fresh Mint Pineapple

A bright, refreshing tropical treat that pairs sweet-tart pineapple with cooling mint leaves. Perfect for hot days or as a light palate cleanser.

15 min

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Cold Appetizer

Sesame Wild Fernbrake Salad

A light, refreshing spring salad featuring tender wild fernbrake tossed with aromatic sesame oil and bright scallions. This foraged fern is prized in Chinese cuisine for its unique grassy flavor and delicate texture.

20 min

Street Snack

Crispy Sesame Egg Rolls

These delicate, sweet crepes are a beloved street snack with a satisfying crunch. The batter comes together in minutes, and the rolling technique creates that signature hollow cylinder shape.

30 min

Stir Fry

Sichuan Pork with Garlic Sauce

A iconic Sichuan stir-fry featuring tender pork shreds tossed with crisp vegetables in a balanced sweet, sour, and savory sauce with that signature garlicky kick.

40 min

Steamed Vegetables

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, aromatic dish steams together in minutes for a flavorful vegetarian main or side.

25 min

Cold Salad

Shredded Chicken Salad with Radish Sprouts

A light and refreshing cold dish featuring tender chicken breast microwaved to perfection, then hand-shredded and tossed with crisp radish sprouts and a fragrant sesame oil dressing.

20 min

One Pot Wonder

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, then slow-cooked until perfectly tender. This hands-off dish is perfect for gathering around the table with family and friends.

1h 50m

Stir Fry

Qianjiang Pork Strips (Hangzhou Style)

A beloved Hangzhou classic featuring tender pork strips coated in a silky, savory-sweet sauce. The pork is briefly stir-fried until just pale, then tossed with a glossy coating made from sweet bean paste. Perfect served over steamed rice.

25 min

Preserved Vegetables

Salted Chinese Toon Shoots

A simple preservation method that captures the unique aromatic flavor of young toon shoots. The shoots are briefly blanched, then layered with salt to create a fragrant condiment that keeps well in the refrigerator for months.

20 min

Poached Chicken

White Cut Chicken

A classic Cantonese dish featuring tender, juicy chicken served with a flavorful ginger and scallion sauce. The chicken is briefly blanched then gently simmered until perfectly cooked, resulting in tender meat with a silky skin.

40 min