Total 385 recipes
Home-cooking Chinese recipes. Pick a dish from the list and cook it at home.
This is a sweet and sour, fruit-flavored home-style jam that is perfect for spreading on bread. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, although they contain a high amount of sugar when boiled, so you can adjust the amount according to your taste. The method is very simple, easy even for beginners to master, and takes about two hours from preparation to completion.
Scallion oil is a home-cooking seasoning oil used to enhance aroma and fresh flavor. It carries a rich fragrance of scallions and the complex savory taste of dried shrimp. It is suitable for mixing fillings, cold dressing, or as a finishing oil for hot dishes.
This versatile fried skewer sauce is spicy, rich, and savory with a balanced saltiness. It features an aromatic style typical of street food, providing the aromatic compounds from fats and spices to stimulate appetite. It is very simple to make and easy for beginners; the entire process takes about 10 minutes.
This is a simple, fast Western-style snack. It features soft bread sandwiches filled with creamy egg filling and salty bacon. The texture is tender with a slightly crispy smoky aroma. Eggs are rich in high-quality protein, and pairing them with bacon and butter provides a quick energy boost. This recipe is very beginner-friendly; even those new to the kitchen can handle it easily, taking approximately 10 minutes to complete.
A fragrant, fiery Shaanxi-style condiment: glossy red oil with sesame and garlic aromas, spicy but not harsh, with a long finish. Chilies are rich in vitamin C and capsaicin, which whet the appetite and warm the body. Controlling the oil temperature is a bit of a challenge for beginners, but follow the steps and you'll succeed. It takes about 10 minutes and is the finishing touch for home-style dressed dishes and noodles.
A simple and quick snack with a lightly crispy exterior and a soft and glutinous interior. It is wrapped in the aroma of eggs and sweetness, representing a classic Southern home-cooking flavor. The glutinous rice cake provides rich carbohydrates, while the eggs supplement protein. It is high in calories but very filling. The making process is extremely simple, easy enough for beginners to handle, and takes about ten minutes in total.
This Western-style breakfast sandwich features water-packed tuna mixed with mayonnaise and Russian gherkin juice. It is salty, savory, and slightly sour, with a dense texture, making it very filling when paired with crispy toast. It is rich in high-quality protein and Omega-3 nutrients, providing a quick energy boost. The cooking process is very simple—just mix the sauce and heat it in the sandwich maker; even beginners can easily handle it in 5 minutes.
This is a Korean-style soft-boiled egg dish with a rich sweet and spicy flavor. The sauce coats the egg whites, and the texture is soft and smooth with a subtle spicy finish. Eggs provide high-quality protein and lecithin, offering good nutrition and satiety. The method is extremely simple, making it easy for beginners to master. It takes about an hour and a half from boiling to the eggs being ready for eating.
This traditional snack is rich in tea aroma and savory flavor, packed with high-quality protein. It’s a quick, nutritious breakfast option. The instructions are clear and the difficulty is moderate. Beginners should pay attention to the heat control and spice ratio. It takes about 30 minutes to complete and makes enough food for 2–3 people, making it suitable for a leisurely weekend.
Steamed twisted buns taste soft and delicious with a faint wheat aroma. Steaming frozen buns allows for a quick replenishment of carbohydrates and fiber. The method is extremely simple and easy to master, even for cooking novices. The entire process only takes half an hour, making it an ideal quick breakfast.
This home-style dish is characterized by a silky, pudding-like texture and a fresh, elegant flavor. It is popular across China; in the North, it is affectionately called 'Jidan Gao' (Egg Cake). Eggs are rich in high-quality protein and lecithin, making them an easy and convenient choice for daily nutrition.
Oatmeal Egg Pancakes are a quick and healthy breakfast. They have a soft and tender texture, offering the grainy aroma of oats and the rich taste of eggs and milk. This is a simple, homemade style dish.
This is a fluffy, tender American-style home egg dish. Adding milk gives fine, creamy curds, and it's rich in quality protein and calcium. It's simple and beginner-friendly, taking only about 20 minutes from prep to plate.
A convenient, nutritious high-protein, high-fiber breakfast that combines smooth milk, nutty oats and a tender fried egg; warm, gentle, easy to digest and very filling. It is simple and straightforward, very beginner-friendly, done in about three minutes, and fruit and vegetables on the side make it even fresher.
Pan-fried dumplings are a home-cooked staple featuring a golden, crispy bottom and a juicy, tender filling. They are commonly found on Northern tables. Made with frozen dumplings, they are rich in carbohydrates and protein, simple, and quick to prepare. Estimated difficulty: Two stars. It is very beginner-friendly, and the total preparation time is about 15 minutes.
This is a simple home-style egg dish made effortlessly with a standard electric rice cooker. The yolk presents a soft, flowing consistency with a smooth and creamy texture. Each egg provides approximately 6g of high-quality protein, making it especially suitable for fitness enthusiasts to supplement nutrition. The process is simple and clear; by mastering the heating and resting times, even beginners can get started quickly. The entire process takes roughly 15 minutes.
Boiled corn is a simple, home-style dish that tastes fresh and sweet, with a soft and glutinous texture. Boiling the fresh corn with the husks on preserves the original aroma, while adding salt and sugar enhances the flavor. It is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and carbohydrates, providing a satisfying sense of fullness. The method is extremely simple and easy for beginners to master, taking approximately 15 minutes from preparation to serving.
Italian Sausage Shakshuka is a rich Mediterranean dish featuring a runny egg nestled in a sweet and sour tomato meat sauce, perfect for dipping with crispy bread. It offers a rich texture and is packed with protein. The main ingredients provide high-quality protein, while the tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions introduce essential vitamins and dietary fiber. It is easy to make—just pay attention to the cooking temperature—and ready to serve in about 30 minutes.
Hand-pulled flatbreads are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with distinct layers. They are a popular household pastry. The dough uses half-boiling-half-cold water, making the skin flexible and chewy. Paired with eggs and vegetables, it is nutritionally balanced. This recipe is beginner-friendly; from mixing the dough to serving takes about 40 minutes, making it perfect for a busy morning.
A sweet, soft, and fragrant traditional Chinese congee. Simmered with sticky rice, red dates, and longan, it comes natural sweetness that warms the body and stomach. It has the dietary benefits of nourishing blood, calming the nerves, improving brain function, and strengthening the heart and spleen. The method is very beginner-friendly. From preparation to a house full of aroma takes about 70 minutes.
A quick microwave-steamed egg that is tender and smooth to the bite, similar in texture to crme brle. It is an effortless home-style dish rich in high-quality protein and easy to digest, making it suitable as breakfast or a light meal. Very simple to make; beginners can do it easily. The entire process takes about 10 minutes.
Microwave poached eggs are a convenient, quick home-style dish: tender whites and soft yolks with a light aroma of sesame oil. Eggs are rich in quality protein and lecithin. It's extremely simple and easy for beginners, taking only about 2 minutes from prep to plate.
This is a hard-boiled egg prepared using the Riddle Cycle Boiling method developed by scientists. The yolk is creamy and delicate, while the egg white is evenly set with distinct texture layers. It retains more nutrients, with 23% higher polyphenol content than traditional boiling methods, and is rich in protein. The difficulty of making this is high; it requires precise temperature control and repeated transfers, with an estimated preparation time of about 35 minutes.
This is a microwave-friendly quick cake. The texture is soft, sweet, and fragrant; it's a family dessert that anyone with zero skills can easily handle. Based on eggs and flour, paired with butter for energy and rich aroma, sugar quickly replenishes physical strength. Adding nuts or fruit increases dietary fiber and vitamins. It requires very few materials and can be completed in just 1 minute using high-power microwave heating. From prep to taste, it's the fastest at 2 minutes; beginners can finish in about 20 minutes.
Bream Braised with Tofu is a home-style braised dish. The meat is tender and flavorful, while the tofu absorbs the rich broth, becoming savory with a hint of spice. Bream is rich in high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids, while tofu provides plant protein and calcium, making them a balanced combination. The difficulty is moderate; be patient to prevent sticking when searing the fish. The instructions are clear, making it suitable for beginners. The process takes about 40 minutes from prep to completion.
The Sun Egg is a home-style breakfast made quickly in a microwave. The texture is tender and smooth, with solidified egg whites and a slightly runny yolk; it belongs to a typical quick-eat dish. Eggs are rich in high-quality protein and various vitamins, making them easy to digest and absorb. The method is very simple and friendly for beginners. Using a controlled-heat microwave only takes 3 minutes to complete, while an uncontrolled-heat microwave also only requires several minutes of repeated heating.
This is an ultra-simple fast breakfast. Toast baked until slightly crispy is sandwiched with sweet jam, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, easy to carry. It is a typical convenient Western light meal. It mainly provides carbohydrates and sugar, quickly replenishing morning energy. The operation has almost zero barrier and is very suitable for busy beginners who are not good at cooking. It takes only about 2 minutes from preparation to completion, no need to use fire, and almost no need to clean utensils.
Butter Seared Shrimp is a home-style seafood dish with rich flavor and tender, bouncy shrimp meat. Fresh shrimp are rich in high-quality protein and minerals like calcium and zinc, and the butter adds a milky aroma and energy. The preparation is relatively simple, requiring only patience with handling live shrimp; even beginners can easily master it, with a total time of about one hour.
Yangshuo Beer Fish is a famous local dish from Yangshuo, Guangxi. It uses fresh fish from the Li River, pan-fried with scales and braised with beer instead of water. The crispy scales, tender meat, and the unique blend of beer aroma with a slight tang from the tomatoes create a rich and distinctive taste. The fish is rich in high-quality protein and minerals. Paired with tomatoes and chili, it is rich in vitamins and appetizing. Cooking difficulty is medium; slightly challenging for beginners, but following the steps closely will ensure success. Ready in about 30 minutes.
This dish is a seasonal limited flavor from Pinghu, Zhejiang, featuring a salty and savory autumn taste. The rich crab roe is coated in a savory sauce, and the crab meat is fresh and sweet; the sauce is exceptionally good for rice. It is rich in high-quality protein and trace elements. Moderate difficulty, suitable for beginners with basic skills; the whole process takes about 30 minutes from preparation to serving.
Stir-fried carp with cabbage is a flavorful, rich home-style stew. The fish is soft and tender, and the cabbage is sweet and delicious, absorbing the juices. It represents a typical Northern Chinese flavor. Carp is rich in high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids, while the cabbage provides fiber and vitamins, making for a balanced diet. The process involves pan-frying and stewing, which has some difficulty but is not too complex. It is suitable for those with basic cooking experience, or an estimated 40 minutes from prep to serve.
Braised Scallops with Egg is a traditional home-cooked dish in Fuzhou, Fujian. The scallop meat is coated in egg liquid and pan-fried to a crunchy outside and tender inside, boasting the savory aroma of onion and light soy sauce. Scallops are rich in high-quality protein and trace elements like zinc and iron, pairing perfectly with eggs for a balanced nutritional profile. The difficulty is moderate; it requires mastering the frying heat but the steps are not cumbersome, with an estimated preparation time of about 30 minutes.
This traditional Cantonese dish is known for being fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth. The shrimp meat is sweet and springy, while the garlic aroma is rich. Sea shrimp is rich in high-quality protein and trace elements like calcium and selenium. Paired with garlic, it helps kill bacteria and stimulates the appetite. The preparation is very simple, involving just a few steps: preparing the shrimp, spreading the sauce, steaming, and pouring on the oil. Beginners can easily handle this, taking about 15 minutes in total.
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a classic Western seafood dish. The shrimp meat is tender and springy, wrapped in rich garlic and butter with a faint aroma of lemon. Rich in high-quality protein and providing energy from the butter, it is suitable for a quick nutritional boost. The method is simple, using only a few common ingredients, making it easy even for beginners. From prep to serving, it takes about twenty minutes.
This dish is rich and savory: the crab is sweet and slightly spicy, the potatoes soft, the rice cakes chewy, and the sauce is fantastic over rice—a hearty dish perfect for gatherings. It's rich in quality protein and trace elements. It's moderately difficult: you need to handle live crab and control heat and seasoning ratios, which is a bit challenging for beginners. Expect about 1 hour in total.
The highlight of this dish is the unique combination of butter and mustard. The shrimp meat is firm and tender, and the sauce is rich and aromatic—it is a modern-style seafood dish. Rich in high-quality protein and various trace elements, it is nutritionally balanced. The difficulty is moderate; as long as you prepare ingredients in advance and control the heat, beginners can succeed. From cleaning the live shrimp to serving, it takes about 30 minutes.
Red Braised Fish Head is a classic home-cooked dish. It is rich in collagen, the meat is tender, and the sauce is salty, fresh, and mildly spicy, making it very appetizing. Fish heads are rich in high-quality protein, lecithin, and unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial for nourishing the skin and brain. Due to the need to handle raw fish and chop bones, the difficulty is slightly higher, and it is not recommended for complete beginners to operate alone. The entire process (including marinating) takes about 2–2.5 hours.
Braised carp is a homestyle Shandong dish. The fish is fried first then braised: the skin is lightly firm, the flesh tender, and the sweet-savory sauce carries the richness of pork belly—thick and great with rice. It's rich in quality protein and minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, and is nourishing. Frying the fish and balancing the seasonings take a bit of patience, but the steps are clear and beginners can follow them. From prep to plate, expect about 1 hour.
Red-braised fish is a classic home-style dish with rich flavor: savory, fresh and slightly sweet, with tender fish that soaks up the sauce, a much-loved Chinese braise. Fish is rich in quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids, and its nutrients are easily absorbed. You need to handle raw fish and pan-fry it, and there are quite a few steps, so it is a bit of a challenge for beginners, but following the recipe you can succeed. From prep to serving it takes about 40 minutes.
White Boiled Shrimp is a classic, speedy Cantonese dish. The shrimp meat is fresh, sweet, firm, and tender, offering a truly authentic flavor. Shrimp is rich in high-quality protein and various minerals; paired with the dipping sauce, it is appetizing and not greasy. The method is simple and has a high margin for error, making it very beginner-friendly. From prep to serving, it takes about 15 minutes.
Sweet and sour carp is a classic Shandong dish: crispy outside, tender inside, perfectly sweet and sour, the fish fried golden and topped with glossy red sauce—very tempting. Fish is rich in quality protein and minerals and easy to digest. This dish isn't very beginner-friendly; it's medium-to-hard and requires mastering scoring, battering and frying temperature. It takes about 1 hour from prep to plate.
Steamed Oysters is a home-style coastal dish that preserves the original flavor. The oyster meat is tender and juicy, carrying a faint salty sea fragrance, with the garlic and ginger bringing out a fresh sweet taste. Oysters are rich in high-quality protein and zinc, which can help boost immunity. The operation isn't complex, but lifting the boiling pot lid and handling the oyster shells requires a little caution, making it achievable for beginners. From brushing to serving, it only takes about twenty minutes.
Steamed sea bass is a classic Cantonese steamed dish: the flesh is delicate and smooth, light and fresh, preserving the fish's natural flavor as much as possible. Sea bass is rich in quality protein and DHA, nutritious and easy to digest. The dish is simple to make and very beginner-friendly; from prep to serving it takes only about thirty minutes.
This classic Shandong dish coats whole prawns in a savory-sweet sauce; the finished dish is glossy red and the meat firm and springy. Prawns are rich in high-quality protein and astaxanthin and low in fat, making them a nourishing yet light ingredient. You need to make scallion oil, trim the prawns, braise and reduce the sauce, which takes some control of heat and seasoning, so it suits cooks with some experience. It takes about 40 minutes in total.
Boiled Fish is a classic Sichuan dish known for its numbing spiciness and seductive aroma, featuring tender fish meat. Basa fish is rich in high-quality protein and has low fat content, making it a nutritious choice when paired with seasonal vegetables. It has medium difficulty, posing a slight challenge for beginners, but following the steps carefully will ensure success. Estimated preparation time is about 2 hours.
This Sichuan-style Grilled Fish is numbing, spicy, fresh, and fragrant. The meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the side dishes soak up the sauce making them especially tasty with rice. Grass carp is rich in high-quality protein, pairing well with a variety of vegetables for a balanced nutritional intake. Although the process looks complicated, following the instructions makes it manageable, suitable for beginners wanting to challenge a main course. Preparation to serving takes about an hour.
This dish is numbing, spicy, savory and fragrant, with tender, juicy crayfish meat, a classic Sichuan-Hunan drinking snack that's clean and affordable when made at home. Crayfish are rich in quality protein and trace minerals, but the sauce is heavy in oil and salt, so enjoy it occasionally. Handling live crayfish and many spices is a bit challenging for beginners, though skipping the deveining makes it much easier. It takes about 45 minutes from prep to plate.
A savory and tempting seafood quick dish. The cooked Argentine red shrimp has tender white meat, a rich and sweet flavor, and crispy shrimp shells. Rich in trace elements like iodine, phosphorus, and astaxanthin, which help boost immunity, protect the heart, and lower cholesterol. Moderate difficulty; it requires grasping the heat and turning techniques, but the steps are clear, so beginners can succeed by following the instructions. The entire process takes approximately 20 minutes.