Cantonese Cuisine Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Watercress Stir Fry (炒西洋菜)

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:49:40 +0000

Watercress stir fry is a quick and easy side dish that is rich in flavor and full of nutrients. Spend 10 minutes to make this dish and complete your dinner! {Vegetarian Adaptable, Gluten-Free Adaptable} Leafy greens are an important component of the Chinese dinner table due to their health benefits. In fact, many families try ...

Homemade Egg Noodles (鸡蛋面)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:18:07 +0000

Learn how to make Chinese egg noodles with only four ingredients without any special equipment. The homemade egg noodles are chewy, springy, and perfect for making noodle stir fry and hearty noodle soup, or simply served with a sauce. {Vegetarian} Noodles are one of the most important elements of Chinese cooking. In the busy modern ...

Vegetable Egg Rolls (素春卷)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 16:00:14 +0000

These vegetable egg rolls combine the pleasant crunch of the fried shell with the freshness of the garden. A savory, sweet, sour dipping sauce takes them up a notch and makes for an appetizer that’s just fun to eat, and perfect for hosting and other celebrations. {Vegetarian} There’s something very satisfying about biting into a ...

Beef Pan-Fried Noodles

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:00:13 +0000

Turn your kitchen into a Chinese restaurant by making crispy pan fried noodles with juicy beef in a rich and savory sauce that tastes too good to be true! Beef pan fried noodles has always been one of my favorite dishes in Chinese restaurants. Those crunchy-fried noodles with the crispy texture. That heavenly brown sauce ...

Chinese Detox Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:16:40 +0000

A colorful Chinese style detox stir fry that features crisp celery, flavorful fried tofu, crunchy mushrooms and tender glass noodles stir fried together with a savory sauce. It is a satisfying vegetarian dish that is super nutritious and filling. {Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable} This Chinese detox stir fry was a dish I learned from my confinement ...

Walnut Shrimp

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:30:25 +0000

This walnut shrimp recipe features crispy shrimp and candied walnuts tossed in a sweet, creamy sauce. Recreate this iconic Chinese takeout dish at home, any night of the week, for a healthier twist that still gives you deliciously crispy and flavorful results without deep-frying! {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Walnut shrimp, made with glazed walnuts and a lightly ...

Beef Lo Mein

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:56:00 +0000

Tender slices of beef mingling with thick lo mein noodles, vegetables, and a savory sauce are perfect for tonight’s dinner in this beef lo mein. And it takes less time than takeout to put on your table! Beef Lo Mein: Like Takeout, but Better What’s your favorite Chinese takeout dish? One of mine is beef ...