Chinese Recipe Videos - Omnivore's Cookbook

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 ...

Yu Xiang Eggplant (鱼香茄子, Sichuan Eggplant Stir Fry)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:07:00 +0000

Yu Xiang eggplant features crispy eggplant covered in a sticky sweet, sour, savory and slightly spicy sauce. A signature Sichuan dish that turns eggplant haters into eggplant lovers. {Vegetarian Vegan Adaptable, Gluten-Free Adaptable} Yu Xiang eggplant (鱼香茄子), or Sichuan eggplant stir fry, is one of those under-appreciated Sichuan dishes that deserves more attention. Throughout the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sichuan Dry Fried Green Beans (干煸四季豆)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Sichuan dry fried green beans feature blistered green beans tossed with a savory aromatic sauce, making this dish too good to pass up! It’s an addictive side dish and substantial enough to serve as a main. {Vegan Adaptable, Gluten Free Adaptable} Sichuan dry fried green beans, or Gan Bian Si Ji Dou (干煸四季豆), is a ...

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 ...

Kung Pao Shrimp (宫爆虾球)

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:25:00 +0000

Authentic tasting kung pao shrimp featuring tender juicy shrimp cooked with a spicy, sweet, sour and savory sauce with crunchy pepper and peanuts. Colorful, satisfying, and bursting with well-balanced spiciness, it is the dish you need to whip up for dinner tonight! {Gluten-Free adaptable} Although kung pao chicken is the one of the most popular ...