Chinese Stovetop Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

Easy Pork Soup with Lily Flower

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:25:58 +0000

A fast and easy sliced pork soup made with aromatics and lily flowers for a hearty yet refreshing taste. It is a great dish to make when you feel under the weather, to gain strength during postpartum, or if you simply need a comforting soup for dinner. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} This easy pork soup with lily ...

Beef and Chinese Broccoli (芥蓝牛肉)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:10:00 +0000

This beef and Chinese broccoli is so easy to put together and it uses one secret ingredient to make it irresistible! The silky tender beef is so juicy, smothered in a rich brown sauce with crisp Chinese broccoli. It only takes 20 minutes to put together. Top it on steamed rice for a hearty and ...

Chinese Red Braised Lamb (红烧羊肉)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:02:16 +0000

Try this Chinese-style braised lamb cooked in a savory sauce with very simple seasonings until tender and juicy. It will have everyone asking for seconds! Serve it over steamed rice for a special dinner, or enjoy them throughout the week as meal prep. Growing up in Northern China, one of my favorite dishes from my ...

Chinese Zucchini Pancakes (糊塌子)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:48:13 +0000

You cannot miss Chinese zucchini pancakes if you love a savory breakfast! Made with simple ingredients, these pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with a vinegar sauce and chili oil, you can easily finish half a dozen in one sitting! {Vegetarian} Chinese zucchini pancakes are also called 糊塌子 (Hu ...

Sesame Beef

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:19:00 +0000

Super juicy and flavorful, you’ve got to make sesame beef tonight! It’s made with less oil than at a Chinese restaurant, so you can savor the flavor in a healthier way! {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Sesame Beef: A Healthier Version One dish that seems incredibly popular at most Chinese restaurants in America is sesame beef. The problem ...

4-Ingredient Yu Choy Stir Fry (清炒菜心)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:13:27 +0000

This simple yu choy stir fry requires only 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to put together. It’s a quick side dish you can throw together in a rush to add nutrition to your dinner. {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Chinese greens, such as yu choy, gai lan, water spinach and baby bok choy are perfect vegetables for making ...

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:05:00 +0000

The whole family will love these soft and tender sweet and sour meatballs for their taste and texture in a wonderfully balanced sauce. {Gluten-Free adaptable} Sweet and sour meatballs are a favorite with everyone, young and old. It’s probably because that balance of sweet, sour, and savory elements all come together for a sauce you ...

Dried Tofu and Celery Stir Fry (西芹炒香干)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 20:47:20 +0000

Dried tofu and celery stir fry is a satisfying and healthy main dish that you can put together in no time. The crunchy celery and chewy smoked tofu are cooked with a small amount of ground pork to enhance their flavor, along with ginger, garlic and soy sauce. It’s super easy to make and tastes ...

Easy Chinese Steamed Chicken

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:12:45 +0000

Chinese steamed chicken is easy to make and features tender juicy chicken cooked in a savory sauce full of umami and aroma. The dish can be prepared ahead of time and is fast to cook, making it a perfect appetizer or main dish for dinner. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Steamed chicken is a traditional homestyle Cantonese dish ...

Black Sesame Chocolate Truffles

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:58:36 +0000

Black sesame chocolate truffles feature silky smooth truffles mixed with nutty black sesame paste and coated with a crispy chocolate crust. Impress your family and friends with this Chinese-inspired classic dessert! {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} Since our pastry chef Emily developed the black sesame babka recipe for Christmas, we’ve been so obsessed with the black sesame flavor ...