All Recipes

Steamed Egg

Silky Steamed Egg with Pork

A comforting Cantonese-style steamed egg custard with savory pork beneath a silky, wobbling surface. The contrast between the tender pork and the delicate egg makes this a beloved home-style dish.

35 min

Pan Fried

Pan-Fried Lamb with Egg

Tender lamb slices coated in a fluffy egg blanket, pan-fried until golden and aromatic. A classic Northern Chinese technique that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary.

25 min

Cold Appetizer

Cold Mixed Vegetable Salad with Tangy Dressing

A refreshing Chinese cold appetizer featuring crunchy potatoes, cucumber, and peanuts dressed in a tangy, slightly spicy vinaigrette. Perfect for summer or as a palate-cleansing side dish.

35 min

Braised Beef

Tender beef brisket slowly braised in a rich, tangy tomato sauce. The meat becomes melt-in-your-mouth soft while soaking up the sweet and savory flavors of fresh tomatoes and aromatic spices. A comforting homestyle dish that's perfect over rice.

1h 50m

Braised Pork

Braised Pork Ribs in Soy Caramel

Tender pork ribs slowly braised in a rich, glossy sauce made by caramelizing sugar until deep amber, then simmered with aromatic spices. The result is melt-in-your-mouth meat with a beautiful reddish-brown color and sweet-savory depth.

1h 0m

Stir Fry

Crispy Bamboo Shoot Stir-Fry with Sausage

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender bamboo shoots paired with savory sausage, crisp carrots, and a gentle kick from dried chilies. This dish comes together in minutes and delivers satisfying textures in every bite.

25 min

Dessert

Purple Sweet Potato Steamed Cake

A soft, fluffy Chinese steamed cake made with naturally sweet purple sweet potatoes. The mash creates a gorgeous lavender-hued dough that rises into a tender, cloud-like dessert perfect for tea time or as a light snack.

1h 30m

Hong Shao Beef

Braised Beef Brisket with Potatoes and Carrots

Tender beef brisket slowly braised with chunky potatoes and sweet carrots in a rich, savory sauce. A comforting classic that fills the kitchen with incredible aroma.

1h 50m

Sandwiches

Chinese Barbecue Pork Flatbreads

Tender braised pork belly nestled in soft, pillowy homemade flatbreads. This classic street food from China's Shaanxi province delivers incredible flavor—sweet, savory, and slightly spiced with warming aromatics. The pork is slow-cooked until meltingly soft, then stuffed into freshly baked bread for an irresistible handheld meal.

3h 30m

Condiment

Quick Pickled Cauliflower Stems

A crisp, tangy pickled vegetable dish made from cauliflower stems. These develops a wonderful pickled flavor overnight and stays crunchy. Perfect as a side dish or condiment.

24 hours

Deep Fried Seafood

Crispy Fried Stingray Bites

Tender stingray pieces coated in a golden, crispy batter. This classic Chinese seafood dish delivers satisfying crunch with juicy, flavorful fish inside. Perfect as an appetizer or main course with steamed rice.

1h 25m