Intermediate Chinese Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

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 ...

Shredded Potato Stir Fry (酸辣土豆丝)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Shredded potato stir fry is a simple yet satisfying side dish that pairs well with lots of meals. The potatoes are cooked until crispy, then mixed with spicy chili peppers, powerful black vinegar, and a touch of sugar. Try out this recipe to enjoy potatoes in a new way! {Vegan-Adaptable} Shredded potato stir fry is ...

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 ...

Sichuan Spicy Wonton in Chili Oil (红油抄手)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:30:00 +0000

An authentic spicy wonton in chili oil recipe that yields tender wontons smothered in the most scrumptious sauce that is spicy, savory and sweet, just like the street food you’d get in Sichuan. Spicy wonton in chili oil, also known as Hong You Chao Shou (红油抄手) in Chinese, is a traditional dim sum from Sichuan. ...

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 ...

Pork Liver Stir Fry (炒猪肝)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Cook this pork liver stir fry for an affordable and satisfying meal with tender juicy liver cooked with crunchy veggies in a rich brown sauce. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Pork liver stir fry is an extremely flavorful dish that is also quite affordable. The taste of the liver is mild and slightly sweet, and it has a ...

Chinese Chicken Dumplings (鸡肉饺子)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 06 May 2023 15:40:01 +0000

Crispy Chinese chicken dumplings feature a juicy ground chicken filling and are loaded with vegetables. Not only for celebrating Chinese New Year and other festivals, these dumplings are a great weekday snack because you can make them ahead and they freeze well. Chinese chicken dumplings, also known as “Jirou Jiaozi” (鸡肉饺子), are a delicious and ...

Cantonese Shumai with Pork and Shrimp (烧麦, Shao Mai)

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:11:00 +0000

Cantonese shumai are fresh, juicy pork and shrimp filled dumplings with thin, bright yellow wrappers. Learn how to make shumai like the ones at a dim sum shop. Cantonese shumai (烧卖, Shao Mai) are one of the most popular dim sum dishes. They are steamed open-face stemmed dumplings filled with pork and shrimp. Back in ...