Lin, Author at Lin's Chinese Kitchen

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Sweet Bean Sauce (Jiangbao) Chicken Recipe

February 15, 2022 0 comments

Experience the rich flavors of sweet bean sauce with our unique chicken recipe that stands out among the plethora of chicken dishes available.

Sweets

Purple Sweet Potato Sesame Balls (Matuan/Jian Dui) Recipe

February 2, 2022 0 comments

This recipe shows you how to make delicious purple sweet potato sesame balls, also called matuan or jian dui, a staple Chinese sweet delight.

Dumplings, Pork

Authentic Shumai (Siu Mai) Chinese Steamed Dumplings Recipe

January 19, 2022 0 comments

Shumai is one of the most unique Chinese dumpling dishes in existence. For starters, they’re bigger than your typical pot-sticker, meaning there’s more stuffing. Furthermore, Shumai are not completely closed as the top remains slightly open to allow for some toppings. Traditionally, these topics would be orange fish roe but […]

Chicken, Stir Fry

Authentic Kung Pao Chicken (Gong Bao Ji Ding) Recipe

January 14, 2022 0 comments

Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁 gōng bǎo jī dīng) no doubt is one of the most well known Chinese dishes in the western world. But what does Kung Pao actually mean, why this name? What are the Origins of Kung Pao Chicken? It is believed that Kung Pao Chicken was created […]

Dumplings, Pork

Authentic Sheng Jian Bao (Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns) Recipe

January 9, 2022 0 comments

Northern Chinese love potstickers (锅贴 guō tiē), in southern China, Sheng Jian Bao, also known as Pan-Fried Pork Buns (生煎包 shēng jiān bāo) is a type of popular dim sum dish in Shanghai Suzhou and other Jiangnan areas. Most of the Sheng Jian Bao you could find are made with […]

Pork, Stir Fry

Authentic Lu Rou Fan (Braised Pork Belly) Recipe

December 15, 2021 0 comments

Pork is a commonly consumed meat in China as well as in many eastern Asia countries, it contains high-quality protein and also is a rich source of many vitamins and minerals. If you love pork, there is one dish you have to try – Lu Rou Fan (卤肉饭 lǔ ròu […]

Chicken, Soups & Stews

Authentic Northeast Chinese Luandun (Chicken Stew) Recipe

December 10, 2021 0 comments

Northeast Chinese Luandun (东北乱炖 dōng běi luàn dùn）is a signature dish in the northern region formerly known as Manchuria. Heavily influenced by the culinary heritage of the nomads (Mongolian, Jin, Liao, Manchu) that historically occupied the region, northeast-style cuisine is often easy to make, great for serving in big groups, […]

Rice

Uyghur Lamb Pilaf (Shouzhuafan) Recipe

December 4, 2021 0 comments

Uyghur polo, also commonly referred to as Uyghur lamb pilaf in the west or Shouzhuafan (手抓饭 shǒu zhuā fàn）in China, is a traditional Uyghur dish, which involves lamb, rice and vegetables. If you want to taste the best Uyghur dish, a trip to Xinjiang Province when you visit China is […]

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Fusion

Chinese-style Roast Lamb, Scallion Bread and Greek Tzatziki Fusion Recipe

November 30, 2021 0 comments

Roast lamb is one of my favourite Xinjiang cuisines. When we were still living in Beijing, we would go out with our friends in the evening to our local Xinjiang dapaidang (大排档 dà pái dàng ）to have roasted lamb and beers. If you have been to Asian countries you would […]

Soups & Stews

Chinese Beef Tomato Stew Recipe

November 26, 2021 0 comments

Tomatoes, renowned for their impressive nutritional profile, are packed with antioxidants, and contribute to healthier skin, improved vision, and stronger bones, while also enhancing the immune system. In this authentic Chinese Beef Tomato Stew, we combine succulent beef with these nutrient-rich tomatoes and a selection of simple ingredients to create […]