Chinese Side Dishes - Omnivore's Cookbook

Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:24:24 +0000

This pork and cabbage stir fry is an irresistible homestyle dish that is easy to make and very comforting. It combines tender slices of marinated pork with sweet, buttery Taiwanese flat cabbage. Try it and you’ll be surprised how something so simple can be so satisfying! Pork and cabbage stir fry is one of those ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Air Fryer Cauliflower

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:43:45 +0000

Crispy on the outside with a tender roasted texture, air fryer cauliflower makes it easier than ever to eat more veggies. Plus, this flavorful creation can be on your table in a fraction of the time as oven-roasting! {Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable} Roasting cauliflower in your oven can take a little while, plus if it’s hot ...

Chicken Fried Rice (鸡肉炒饭)

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:56:00 +0000

For a super fast and delicious dinner, my chicken fried rice is here for you, full-flavored and quicker than any delivery! The crispy rice is mixed with tender juicy chicken, crunchy veggies, and a savory sauce that tastes even better than the Chinese restaurant version. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Chicken fried rice is a super fast and ...

Cabbage Glass Noodles Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:38:00 +0000

Cabbage glass noodle stir fry is a quick homestyle side dish that takes 10 minutes to put together. The crisp cabbage and tender mung bean noodles are brought together with a savory sauce, making it satisfying and comforting to eat. {Vegan, Gluten-free adaptable} Cabbage glass noodle stir fry is not something you see often on ...

Mushroom Fried Rice (蘑菇炒饭)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:25:30 +0000

Mushroom fried rice is a super quick and satisfying side that can be served as a light main dish as well. Assorted mushrooms are seared and stir fried with crispy rice and brought together with a savory and aromatic sauce. Make this for your lunch, meal-prep, or a dinner course. {Gluten-Free Adaptable, Vegetarian} Fried rice ...

Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:13:00 +0000

This Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry is a simple, delicious veggie dish for any night of the week. It uses fresh aromatics and some Chinese seasonings to boost the flavor profile and make every bite irresistible. {Vegan, Gluten-Free Adaptable} I’ve tried veggie takeout dishes before, and I’ve been unimpressed several times! So I wanted to ...

Sichuan Dry Fried Green Beans (干煸四季豆)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Sichuan dry fried green beans feature blistered green beans tossed with a savory aromatic sauce, making this dish too good to pass up! It’s an addictive side dish and substantial enough to serve as a main. {Vegan Adaptable, Gluten Free Adaptable} Sichuan dry fried green beans, or Gan Bian Si Ji Dou (干煸四季豆), is a ...