Chinese recipes

Red-Braised Beef

A deeply savoury Chinese red-braised beef with tender beef, soy sauce, aromatics and warm spices simmered until glossy and fork-tender.

Yangzhou Fried Rice

Classic Yangzhou-style fried rice with separate grains, egg, prawns, roast meat and vegetables, cooked quickly over high heat.

Hot and Sour Soup

A balanced Chinese hot-and-sour soup with mushrooms, tofu, bamboo shoots and egg ribbons in a peppery vinegar broth.

Char Siu Chicken

Juicy oven-roasted chicken glazed with a Cantonese-style char siu marinade of hoisin, soy, honey and five-spice.

Scallion Pancakes

Flaky Chinese scallion pancakes made by rolling a simple hot-water dough with sesame oil and spring onions before pan-frying until crisp.

Mushroom Mapo Tofu

A vegetarian Sichuan-style mapo tofu with silky tofu, mushrooms, chilli bean paste and numbing Sichuan pepper in a savoury sauce.

Kung Pao Chicken

Classic Sichuan kung pao chicken with tender chicken, roasted peanuts, dried chillies and a glossy sweet-sour savoury sauce.

Ginger-Scallion Fish

Delicate Chinese-style steamed fish with ginger and scallions, finished with hot oil and a light soy dressing.

Vegetable Chow Mein

Vegetable chow mein with springy noodles, crisp vegetables and a savoury soy-sesame sauce, cooked quickly in one wok.

Jianbing Breakfast Crepes

Chinese jianbing breakfast crepes with egg, scallions, coriander, savoury sauce and a crisp cracker folded inside.

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Crisp vegetable spring rolls filled with cabbage, carrot, mushrooms and spring onions, fried until golden and served with a light dipping sauce.

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Chinese smashed cucumber salad with garlic, black vinegar, sesame oil and chilli, chilled briefly so the dressing penetrates every rough edge.

Mango Sago

Creamy mango sago dessert with ripe mango, coconut milk and chewy tapioca pearls served cold.

Jasmine Milk Tea

Fragrant jasmine milk tea made with strongly brewed jasmine tea, milk and a light touch of sweetness, served hot or over ice.

Slow-Braised Soy Beef

Slow-braised Chinese soy beef with tender beef, ginger, star anise and a savoury soy-based broth reduced until rich and glossy.

Quick Tomato Egg Stir-Fry

A fast Chinese tomato-and-egg stir-fry with soft scrambled eggs, juicy tomatoes and a lightly sweet-savoury sauce.

Family Chicken Rice Bake

A family-friendly baked chicken-and-rice dish with soy, ginger, mushrooms and vegetables, inspired by comforting Chinese one-pot rice meals.

Sesame Street Noodles

Chinese sesame noodles tossed in a creamy sesame sauce with soy, black vinegar, garlic and cucumber, delicious warm or at room temperature.

Lunar New Year Longevity Noodles

Lunar New Year longevity noodles with mushrooms, greens and a savoury sauce, cooked carefully so the long noodles remain unbroken.

One-Pot Claypot Rice

Cantonese-style claypot rice with chicken, mushrooms and Chinese sausage over fragrant rice with a crisp golden bottom.