Chinese Cook Ahead and Meal Prep Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

Chinese Beef Stew with Potatoes (土豆炖牛肉)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:39:00 +0000

Chinese beef stew features beef braised in a rich, savory broth with potatoes and carrots until super tender and flavorful. An easy make-ahead recipe that requires little prep, it’ll give you delicious dinners for the next couple of days. Freezer and meal-prep friendly. {Gluten-Free adaptable} The beef is braised in a rich, savory broth with ...

Chinese Walnut Cookies (核桃酥)

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:23:00 +0000

Celebrate Chinese New Year with these walnut cookies that have a crispy and crumbly texture and heavenly walnut aroma. They also go perfect with tea and can be enjoyed at any time of day. {Vegetarian} Chinese walnut cookies are one of the most popular traditional Chinese sweets that we enjoy growing up. Walking on the ...

Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs (排骨莲藕汤)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:19:00 +0000

This lotus root soup features tender pork ribs, mushrooms and peanuts braised together to create a fragrant soup that is healing and nutritious. No matter whether you’re recovering from a cold or simply need something comforting, this soup is perfect for you. {Gluten-Free} Lotus root and pork rib soup is one of the most popular ...

Black Sesame Babka

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 01:18:40 +0000

This Black Sesame Babka is an indulgent holiday treat with an unexpected twist. It has a rich and nutty dark chocolate filling braided into layers of fluffy, cakey dough. It’s not super sweet, but the gooey texture and irresistible flavor will hook you right away. {Vegetarian} I’m not usually a huge fan of sweets, but ...

Red Bean Bread (豆沙包)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:37:05 +0000

Learn how to make red bean bread like the ones from a Chinese bakery! The recipe uses an easy milk bread dough for a super soft and fluffy texture, and everything can be done with a mixer. {Vegetarian} Baked red bean bread is a Chinese bakery classic. The bread is light, fluffy and slightly sweet. ...

Chicken Fried Rice (鸡肉炒饭)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:56:00 +0000

For a super fast and delicious dinner, my chicken fried rice is here for you, full-flavored and quicker than any delivery! The crispy rice is mixed with tender juicy chicken, crunchy veggies, and a savory sauce that tastes even better than the Chinese restaurant version. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Chicken fried rice is a super fast and ...

Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup (兰州拉面)

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:33:00 +0000

Lanzhou beef noodle soup features springy noodles, melt-in-your-mouth beef, a bit of homemade fresh chili oil, and a rich broth. It’s a simple dish but you can’t help but wonder about the magical power of a plain bowl of beef noodles. What is Lanzhou beef noodle soup Lanzhou beef noodle soup, or Lanzhou La Mian ...

Lion’s Head Pork Meatballs (狮子头)

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:52:00 +0000

An authentic Lion’s head meatball recipe that uses breadcrumbs, water chestnuts, and aromatics to make super light, fluffy and juicy meatballs that are bursting with flavor. Chinese pork meatballs are also called lion’s head (狮子头, shi zi tou). They feature tender, moist, and light meatballs with a savory taste. This dish is a staple food ...

Pork and Chive Dumplings (猪肉韭菜水饺)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Pork and chive dumplings are one of the most popular types of dumplings in Northern China. The filling is made with juicy pork, bursting with an intense savory flavor of garlic chives, and boiled until tender and hearty. Growing up in Beijing, pork and chive dumplings are one of the most popular types, along with ...

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 ...