Diguo Chicken (地锅鸡 dì guō jī), literally means ground pot chicken. This dish is traditionally cooked with a huge wok sitting on the ground, hence the name. The origin of this dish is believed to be in Xuzhou (徐州 xú zhōu), most local residents are fishermen, when eating on the […]
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Chinese Bean Paste Braised Chicken (Huang Men Ji) Recipe
Huang Men Ji (黄焖鸡 huáng mèn jī) also called Bean Paste Braised Chicken is a popular chicken dish that you can find pretty much in any restaurant. Many people believe this dish is originated from Jinan (济南 jì nán), Shandong. However, the earliest record we could find on paper about […]
Pork and Fennel Stalks & Fronds Dumplings Recipe
Fennel (茴香 huí xiāng) is one of my favourite vegetables in China, not only because of the taste but also because of its amazing health benefits. Except, I was used to cooking the stalks and fronds instead of the root. Minced pork mixed with finely chopped fennel stalks, fennel fronds […]
Handmade Chinese Dumpling Wrappers Recipe
Chinese dumplings are an iconic dish, especially during Chinese New Year. It’s easy to make, and one of the reasons I love to make this dish is that I could pretty much use any ingredients that I have left in my fridge as the stuffing. Also, it is a good […]
Sweet Bean Sauce (Jiangbao) Chicken Recipe
Experience the rich flavors of sweet bean sauce with our unique chicken recipe that stands out among the plethora of chicken dishes available.
Purple Sweet Potato Sesame Balls (Matuan/Jian Dui) Recipe
This recipe shows you how to make delicious purple sweet potato sesame balls, also called matuan or jian dui, a staple Chinese sweet delight.
Authentic Shumai (Siu Mai) Chinese Steamed Dumplings Recipe
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 […]
Authentic Kung Pao Chicken (Gong Bao Ji Ding) Recipe
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 […]
Authentic Sheng Jian Bao (Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns) Recipe
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 […]
Authentic Lu Rou Fan (Braised Pork Belly) Recipe
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 […]