Total 385 recipes
Home-cooking Chinese recipes. Pick a dish from the list and cook it at home.
This is a simple home-cooked cold dish that is sweet and sour, perfect for summer. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and help stimulate appetite and cut grease. Beginners can easily complete this; the whole process (including chilling) takes about 15 minutes.
Air fryer toasted bread is a minimalist and fast-to-make staple. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a pure wheat aroma, making it especially suitable for fat-loss periods. It is rich in dietary fiber and plant protein, providing a relatively long-lasting feeling of fullness. There are no barriers to making it; simply placing the bread slices in the air fryer is enough. It is extremely friendly towards beginners, and from preparation to completion, it takes only about five minutes.
A universally known staple. It has a pure aroma and a soft, chewy texture. The water level can be adjusted to make the rice firm or soft and moist. It is rich in carbohydrates and can quickly replenish energy, making it suitable to pair with various dishes. The operation is extremely simple; beginners can handle it with ease. From washing the rice to being done steaming, it takes about forty minutes.
Sesame Flatbread is a traditional Northern Chinese pastry. The surface is coated with sesame seeds and is crispy and fragrant, while the inner layers are distinct, soft, and palatable. Flour provides ample carbohydrates, while sesame seeds are rich in calcium and unsaturated fatty acids. Although the process involves kneading and making the filling, the operations are not complex, making it suitable for beginners. Preparation to serving takes about 40 minutes.
Stir-Fried Rice Noodles is a classic snack popular in the Guangdong region. It emphasizes a sizzling "wok hei" (breath of the wok), aroma, and a dry, smooth texture. The rice noodles should be soft, resilient, and translucent. Paired with meat shreds, bean sprouts, and cucumber strips, the texture is layered and rich. It mainly provides carbohydrates and protein, while the vegetables add vitamins and dietary fiber.
Guilin's traditional series of stuffed dishes packs seasoned fillings such as pork and shrimp paste into more than a dozen hollow ingredients—green peppers, bitter melon, river snails, eggplant and more—then pan-fries or braises them. Each dish has its own flavor: fresh, fragrant and juicy, soft or springy, with a rich local home-style character. The fillings provide quality protein, and paired with various vegetables the dish is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, making it fairly balanced. Filling each piece and controlling the heat takes some patience, but the logic is simple and even novice cooks can try it. Expect about 1.5 hours in total.
A simple and easy-to-make home remedy soup. It comes in two flavors: sweet or savory. It has a smooth and tender texture, serving as a folk remedy for throat relief. Rich in high-quality protein and lecithin, it is easy to digest and absorb, and can relieve dryness and itchiness in the throat. The preparation is extremely simple; beginners can get started after watching once. It takes about 5 minutes from boiling the water to completion.
This dish is a simple, fast homemade steamed dish. It has a tender, silky texture like jelly and a savory palatable taste. It often appears as a breakfast or side dish on dining tables everywhere. Eggs provide high-quality protein and lecithin, which are easy to digest and absorb. It is very friendly for beginners; just a few simple steps can steam a smooth, flat egg custard. The whole process takes about 15 minutes.
This is a refreshing and quick home-style stir-fry with a salty and savory flavor. The cucumber is crispy and tender, the eggs are soft and smooth, and the ham adds fragrance; it is a popular Chinese home-cooked dish. Eggs provide high-quality protein, cucumber is rich in vitamins and water, and ham boosts the flavor, making the overall nutrition balanced. The cooking steps are simple and clear with low difficulty, making it very beginner-friendly. The entire process from prep to serving takes only about 10 minutes.
Microwave egg custard is a quick and simple home-style steamed egg dish, silky and tender, perfect as a late-night snack or a quick bite. Eggs are rich in high-quality protein and many vitamins, and the dried shrimp add calcium. It is very beginner-friendly since there is no heat control to master, and it takes only about 10 minutes from beating the eggs to serving.
Spicy Chili Preserved Egg is an unsensational-looking yet richly flavorful home-style cold dish. The toasty aroma of the peppers blends with the smooth texture of the egg. It is tangy, spicy, and appetizing, making it especially suitable as a side dish in the summer. The preserved egg is rich in protein and minerals, the peppers provide abundant vitamin C, and the garlic helps stimulate appetite. The whole dish is simple to make, easy for beginners to master, and takes only about 15 minutes from prep to finish.
Chive Scrambled Eggs is a classic home-style dish. The aromatic chives and tender, savory eggs make it simple to make and rich in nutrition. Chives are rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, while eggs provide high-quality protein. This dish is easy to prepare with easy-to-find ingredients, making it particularly suitable for beginners entering the kitchen. From prepping to serving, it takes about 10 minutes.
This is a style of stew from a Shaanxi farmhouse. The beans are soft, the potatoes are mealy and sticky, and the tomato sauce is rich and thick—sour and appetizing. It is rich in fiber, vitamins, and carbohydrates, providing a balanced nutrition. The cooking method is extremely simple, and ingredient amounts can be adjusted to taste; it is almost impossible to mess up, making it very beginner-friendly. From preparation to serving, it takes about 30 minutes.
Money Eggs is a Hunan-style home-cooked dish known for its crispy exterior and tender interior, savory and slightly spicy flavor. The pan-fried egg slices resemble bronze coins, symbolizing good fortune. Paired with green and red peppers, they are rich in high-quality protein and vitamins, offering a balanced diet. The difficulty is moderate, and beginners can master it with a little practice, completing this dish in about 30 minutes.
Enoki mushroom and egg tofu pot is a home-style dish with a rich savory sauce that goes great with rice: the tofu is crisp outside and tender inside, and the enoki is smooth and full of flavor. Enoki are rich in amino acids and dietary fiber, and egg tofu provides quality protein, making it nutritious and appetizing. The steps are simple and beginners can master it easily; it takes about 30 minutes from prep to serving.
Pickled Plum Boiled Edamame is a sour and sweet appetizing home-cooked side dish. It has a refreshing, soft texture and carries the natural fruity scent of plums. Edamame is rich in plant protein and dietary fiber, helping to supplement energy and promote digestion. The method is very simple, even beginners can pick it up easily. The entire process takes only 35 to 45 minutes to complete.
This classic home-style dish is appetizing, crisp, and refreshingly bright. It is a popular quick stir-fry loved by the masses. Potatoes provide carbohydrates and potassium, while chili peppers are rich in Vitamin C to help stimulate appetite. The instructions are simple and straightforward, very beginner-friendly, taking about 20 minutes from prep to serving.
Zucchini stir-fried with eggs is a refreshing and delicious home-style quick dish. The zucchini is tender, juicy, and the eggs are savory and fluffy. Adding tomatoes adds a sweet and sour flavor that goes perfectly with rice. Eggs provide high-quality protein and lecithin, while the zucchini is rich in Vitamin C and dietary fiber, making for a balanced nutritional combination. The preparation process is simple and very beginner-friendly; from prepping to serving, it usually takes beginners about 15 minutes to complete.
A light and delicious homemade soup that is fresh, sour, and appetizing. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and lycopene. Paired with eggs and tofu, they provide high-quality protein, making for a nutritious, well-balanced meal that is easy to absorb. The method is simple, involving cutting, stir-frying, and boiling. Beginners can easily master this dish, which takes about 15 minutes from preparation to serving.
Lettuce with oyster sauce is a refreshing home-style dish: crisp, tender lettuce drizzled with garlicky oyster sauce, savory with a hint of sweetness, a quick vegetable dish common in both Cantonese and Sichuan restaurants. It is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, which help digestion. It is very beginner-friendly; from washing to serving takes only about 15 minutes.
Oyster Mushroom Medley is a delicious, tender, and quick home-style dish. The mushrooms soak up the savory oyster sauce, yielding a soft and chewy texture with a hint of heat that is refreshing and not greasy. It is rich in plant protein, dietary fiber, and various vitamins, making for a nutritionally balanced meal when paired with broccoli. The recipe is simple; even beginners can easily master it, taking only about 15 minutes from prep to serving.
A sweet and sour appetizing home-style dish. It features tender eggs wrapping around soft, juicy tomatoes, and is a classic taste on the Chinese family dining table. Eggs provide high-quality protein, while tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and lycopene, making for a balanced and easy-to-digest formula. The steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to get, making it especially suitable for beginners starting in the kitchen. From prep to serving, it takes about 15 minutes.
Grilled Eggplant with Katsuo Sauce is a home-style dish featuring a sweet and savory blend of flavors, inspired by Japanese Katsuo-bushi flavor but cooked using Chinese stir-frying methods. Rich in dietary fiber and vitamins, it helps clear heat and promote blood circulation. The difficulty is moderate; beginners need a little patience, and the estimated preparation time is about 30 minutes.
Tiger Skin Peppers is a home-style dish. The skin is slightly charred and wrinkled with a texture that is soft and tender with a crisp bite. The savory flavor is tinged with sweet and sour, making it very appetizing. Peppers are rich in Vitamin C and dietary fiber, which helps boost immunity and promote digestion. The process is simple and clear; as long as you master the pressing and heat control, it is beginner-friendly and generally takes about 15 minutes.
This home-style dish is known for its strong garlic aroma and simple seasoning. The blanching process leaves the broccoli either soft and tender or lightly crisp, with a refreshing and umami flavor. It is rich in Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and various antioxidants, making it a nutritious, quick vegetarian dish. The cooking process is simple, and beginners can master it easily. The whole process from prep to serving takes about 15 minutes.
Garlic morning glory is a home-style, mid-week fast dish that is crisp, refreshing, and rich in garlic aroma. It represents a typical Sichuan stir-fry style. Morning glory is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and calcium, which helps promote intestinal motility. The preparation is very simple and beginner-friendly, taking about 15 minutes from prep to serving.
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich scallion aroma, salty umami, and a slight spicy kick. It is a classic home-style dish. The tofu is rich in plant protein and calcium; paired with green peppers and scallion stalks, it balances nutrition. The difficulty is moderate; you need to control the low-heat slow-frying. Beginners can succeed by following the steps patiently. The whole process takes about 30 minutes.
Stir-fried celery with garlic is a crisp, refreshing home-style vegetable dish with a strong garlic aroma, quick to make. Celery is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin K and potassium. The soul of this dish is crunch: a 30-second stir-fry over high heat keeps it crisp and juicy with every bite. It takes only about 10 minutes from prep to plate.
Spinach Stir-fried with Eggs is a light, refreshing, and quick home-cooking dish. The spinach is tender and soft, while the eggs are savory. This is a popular style that is enjoyed in both north and south China. Spinach is rich in iron, folic acid, and vitamins, while eggs provide high-quality protein and lecithin. Eating them together helps nourish the blood and improve vitality, and enhances physical constitution. This whole process is simple and very suitable for beginners; preparation to serving takes about 15 minutes.
Lettuce stem leaf fritters are a simple, quick homemade snack with a texture that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, carrying the fresh fragrance of the leaves. Lettuce stalk leaves are rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, while the combination with eggs provides high-quality protein for a well-balanced diet. The cooking process requires no complex technique, simply mixing and frying both sides, making it very easy for beginners to handle. It is estimated that the process takes about 10 minutes from preparation to serving.
Eggplant stew with potatoes is a Northeast Chinese home-style stew. It has a soft, savory taste with a slight spice and garlic aroma, making it very appetizing. Eggplants are rich in anthocyanins and dietary fiber, potatoes provide carbohydrates and Vitamin C, and the pork offers protein, making the dish both nutritionally balanced and filling. Although the operations are simple, mastering the timing for stir-frying and reducing the sauce requires some skill, making it moderately challenging for beginners. The process from prep to serving takes approximately 45 minutes.
Crispy Tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce is savory and sweet, making it a quick and easy side dish. The tofu is rich in plant protein and calcium, while eggs provide high-quality protein, making for a well-balanced nutritional pairing. This requires patience to achieve the golden crispy skin, but the steps are clear and beginners can master them. The entire process takes about 30 minutes.
This is a refreshing and tender cold salad. The crispness of the celery and the chewiness of the tea tree mushrooms complement each other, offering rich textural layers. Rich in various vitamins and minerals, it is nutritious and appetizing. The method is very simple and beginners can easily master it. From prep to finish, it takes about 30 minutes.
Red Braised Eggplant is a rich, salty, and fragrant home-style dish. The tender eggplant cubes absorb the sauce perfectly, while the green bell peppers and tomatoes provide an appetizing sour and spicy flavor. Eggplants are rich in dietary fiber and Vitamin P (bioflavonoids), and the deep-fried cubes are crispy on the outside and fragrant without being greasy. This recipe involves coating the eggplant in a batter and deep-frying it before stewing, so there are several steps. It may seem complex for beginners, but it is very doable with practice and attention to detail. The total time from prep to cooking is about 45 minutes.
Red Braised Green Pumpkin is a home-style vegetarian dish with vibrant color, delicious aroma, and fresh taste. The texture is soft and tender with rich flavor. It is one of the popular Chinese braised dishes. The pumpkin itself is rich in water, dietary fiber, and Vitamin C, helping to clear internal heat, relieve summer heat, and promote diuresis/swelling reduction. Paired with simple seasonings, it is nutritious and easy to digest. This dish is friendly to beginners with clear steps. As long as you master heat control and seasoning, the estimated cooking time is about 25 minutes.
This is a home-style stir-fry with a rich savory flavor. The beans are soft, tender, and flavorful, making it a delicious addition to rice. Rich in dietary fiber and various vitamins, it aids digestion. It is simple to make and easy for beginners to master; preparation to serving takes approximately 20 minutes.
This is a richly garnished upgraded version of fried rice. The grains are distinct, the eggs are tender and smooth, and it combines shrimp, luncheon meat, and diced vegetables. It offers distinct textural layers and is a classic staple dish of the Huaiyang cuisine. It is rich in high-quality protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins, and provides a balanced nutritional profile. Although there are many steps, the operations are intuitive and friendly for beginner cooks; you just need to wait patiently to prep ingredients. Estimated prep time is about 1 hour.
This homestyle dish has a glistening red color, soft and glutinous texture, is meaty without being greasy, and has a rich sauce aroma. It goes especially well with rice. Pork belly provides high-quality protein and essential fatty acids. Combined with quail eggs or bean curd sheets, the nutrition is more complete. This recipe is very friendly for beginners; from prep to serving, it takes about 1.5 hours.
This is a classic home-style dish from Shandong cuisine. It is characterized by a rich scallion aroma and tender, flavorful sea cucumbers with a thick, shiny sauce that is salty, fresh, and slightly sweet. Sea cucumbers are rich in collagen and minerals, which are very beneficial for nourishing the body. The overall cooking difficulty is not high, but you need to spend time soaking the dried sea cucumbers thoroughly in advance. The actual braising process takes about 30 minutes. Beginners can succeed easily if they follow the steps.
Sautéed Spotfin Croaker is a flavorful home-style freshwater dish. After being pickled and dried, the fish becomes dry, fragrant, and firm. Pan-frying results in a golden, crispy skin and tender meat with a savory seafood taste paired with a hint of spicy sweetness from the bean paste and peppers. The fish is rich in high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids, making it nutritious and easy to absorb.
Scallion Oil Mandarin Fish is a home-style steamed dish with a rich scallion aroma and tender fish meat. It belongs to Chinese light cuisine and is suitable for people from all regions. Mandarin fish is rich in high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids. Through precise de-odorizing processing, the delicious taste and nutrition of the fish are retained. The method is very beginner-friendly with a high margin of error; as long as you follow the steps, you will have basically zero failure. From prep to serving, the whole process takes about 45 minutes.
This is a home-style seafood dish with Thai-inspired flavor: rich curry coats plump crab meat, with the aroma of crab roe and the smoothness of coconut milk. Crab is rich in quality protein and trace minerals and helps restore energy. The steps are clear; just pay attention to sealing the roe and tossing the sauce off the heat at the end. It suits cooks with some experience and takes about 30 minutes from prep to plate.
This is a classic Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai home-cooking dish. The eel strips are tender and smooth, the garlic aroma is rich, and the sauce is slightly sweet. After pouring the hot pork lard over it, the fragrance overflows, making it very appetizing. Eel is rich in high-quality protein and DHA, making it nutritious. This dish requires some skill in knife work and heat control; the difficulty is moderate, and beginners may need a little practice. From prep to serving, it takes about 40 minutes.
Calculation: The amounts below are enough for two people; one person can eat it with a bowl of rice.
Century egg tofu is a refreshing, appetizing cold home-style dish: the century eggs are bouncy and silky, the silken tofu melts in your mouth, and the salty, savory, slightly sour flavor goes great with rice. Tofu is rich in quality plant protein and calcium, while century eggs provide iron, vitamin A and other nutrients; together they're easy to digest. There's almost no skill barrier, so beginners can make it easily, and it takes only about 5 minutes from prep to table.
Roasted eggplant has a rich aroma and a crispy texture on the outside with a tender inside. The spicy fragrance of cumin and garlic blends perfectly into the soft eggplant flesh, easily recreating the street BBQ flavor at home. Rich in Vitamin P and anthocyanins, it helps protect the cardiovascular system and acts as an antioxidant. This recipe requires an oven, but the steps are clear, making it suitable for beginners to complete in about half an hour. Great as a quick side dish for family gatherings.