Authentic Chinese Vegetable 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spinach Egg Drop Soup

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:19:39 +0000

Introducing spinach egg drop soup, a quick and simple soup that is satisfying to drink and full of nutrition. It is a great side dish to serve with your dinner, helping you add more green vegetables to your table. {Gluten-Free} I often serve spinach egg drop soup for dinner, because it only uses a few ...

Beef and Celery Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 19:24:08 +0000

Cook this beef and celery stir fry and serve it with steamed rice for a satisfying meal. The tender, juicy beef and crisp celery are brought together with a savory aromatic sauce. It’s quick to make, balanced in nutrition, and perfect for dinner. {Gluten-Free adaptable} Beef and celery stir fry is always on our lunch ...

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 ...

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 ...