Low Carb Chinese 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 ...

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 ...

Easy Chinese Curry Chicken

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Bring takeout taste home by making Chinese curry chicken in your kitchen. It’s brimming with tender chicken and crisp veggies in a cheerful bright yellow curry sauce. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} When you’re in the mood for an exotic dinner that’s simple to make, you’ve got to try this Chinese curry chicken. It’s like takeout, only better. ...

Beef and Flat Bean Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:40:39 +0000

Beef and flat bean stir fry is a quick main dish featuring juicy tender beef and thick romano beans brought together with a fragrant brown sauce. {Gluten-Free adaptable} Beef and flat bean stir fry is a dish I’m obsessed with recently, since our local Chinatown market started to carry flat beans. The beef is marinated ...

Air Fryer Cauliflower

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:43:45 +0000

Crispy on the outside with a tender roasted texture, air fryer cauliflower makes it easier than ever to eat more veggies. Plus, this flavorful creation can be on your table in a fraction of the time as oven-roasting! {Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable} Roasting cauliflower in your oven can take a little while, plus if it’s hot ...

Crab Roe Tofu with Salted Duck Eggs (蟹黄豆腐)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 01:18:03 +0000

Crab roe tofu made with salted duck egg yolks is a simple and decadent main dish that you can put together in no time. The silky and soft tofu is braised in a savory broth that is bursting with umami. Served it over steamed rice for a satisfying meal under 30 minutes. {Gluten-Free} Crab roe ...

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 ...

Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:13:00 +0000

This Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry is a simple, delicious veggie dish for any night of the week. It uses fresh aromatics and some Chinese seasonings to boost the flavor profile and make every bite irresistible. {Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable} I’ve tried veggie takeout dishes before, and I’ve been unimpressed several times! So I wanted to ...

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 ...

Chinese tomato beef soup (番茄肥牛汤)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:14:46 +0000

This Chinese tomato beef soup features a sweet and tart tomato broth with tender thin sliced beef and mushrooms. Serve it over rice or noodles, it is the perfect one-pot meal to keep you warm during the colder months. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Chinese tomato beef soup, or Fan Qie Fei Niu Tang (番茄肥牛汤), is a hearty ...