Cantonese Cuisine Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

Chinese Detox Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:16:40 +0000

A colorful Chinese style detox stir fry that features crisp celery, flavorful fried tofu, crunchy mushrooms and tender glass noodles stir fried together with a savory sauce. It is a satisfying vegetarian dish that is super nutritious and filling. {Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable} This Chinese detox stir fry was a dish I learned from my confinement ...

Walnut Shrimp

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:30:25 +0000

This walnut shrimp recipe features crispy shrimp and candied walnuts tossed in a sweet, creamy sauce. Recreate this iconic Chinese takeout dish at home, any night of the week, for a healthier twist that still gives you deliciously crispy and flavorful results without deep-frying! {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Walnut shrimp, made with glazed walnuts and a lightly ...

Beef Lo Mein

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:56:00 +0000

Tender slices of beef mingling with thick lo mein noodles, vegetables, and a savory sauce are perfect for tonight’s dinner in this beef lo mein. And it takes less time than takeout to put on your table! Beef Lo Mein: Like Takeout, but Better What’s your favorite Chinese takeout dish? One of mine is beef ...

Steamed Egg with Minced Pork (肉末蒸水蛋)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:59:42 +0000

Steamed egg with minced pork is a comforting dish that you can enjoy at any time of day. The silky and tender egg curd is topped with crispy minced pork in a savory gravy. It takes less than 30 minutes to put together this delicious one-bowl meal. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} A while ago I shared my ...

General Tso’s Chicken (Crispy Chicken Without Deep-Frying)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:15:00 +0000

An easy General Tso’s chicken recipe that yields crispy chicken without deep-frying. It also uses much less sugar while maintaining a great bold taste. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll skip takeout next time because it’s so easy to make in your own kitchen and the result is just as good. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Today I want ...

Chinese Fish Congee (生滚鱼片粥)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:03:00 +0000

Soothe your soul with the comforting silkiness of Chinese fish congee. The delightful texture finished with tender slices of fish is the perfect way to add a satisfying side dish to your dinner table. {Gluten-Free adaptable} Congee of any kind is one of my ultimate comfort foods, though as someone who loves seafood, fish congee ...

Cantonese Chicken Egg Roll (广式鸡肉春卷)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:36:00 +0000

These chicken egg rolls are crispy on the outside and filled with a tasty, textured filling of chicken, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and carrots. Learn how to make chicken egg rolls from scratch in no time at all! In China, we actually call these egg rolls “Chun Jian” (春卷), which directly translate to spring rolls. But ...

Shacha Chicken (沙茶炒鸡)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:22:20 +0000

Shacha chicken stir fry is a fun dish with a ton of umami you can put together in 20 minutes for a quick dinner, featuring tender chicken cooked in a bold seafoody tasting sauce. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} If you’ve never heard of shacha chicken, you’re going to wish you knew about it sooner. Using a special ...

Coconut Mochi (糯米滋, Lo Mai Chi)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:59:00 +0000

Surprise friends and family with a sweet and unique treat by making your own coconut mochi filled with red bean paste. They may look complex, but you’ll see they’re such an easy treat to make that will absolutely impress! {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} Coconut mochi, or lo mai chi (糯米滋) is a traditional dessert from Fujian province ...

Chicken Mei Fun

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:59:21 +0000

Chicken mei fun features juicy chicken, tender eggs, and crunchy vegetables stir fried with rice noodles in a rich savory sauce. It’s a colorful and delicious one-pot meal that you can whip up on any night of the week. {Gluten-Free adaptable} If chicken mei fun is a favorite from your local Chinese takeout place, you ...