Chinese
Easy Salt-Baked Chicken
This adaptation of classic Cantonese salt-baked chicken doesn't require a ton of salt.
Hand-Shredded Chicken
Poaching the chicken not only prevents overcooking, it also gives the meat a silky texture.
Clear Your Fridge (and Sinuses) With Mala Dry Pot
With a flurry of Sichuan peppercorns and dried chiles, this stir-fry turns your leftovers into fiery riches.
Mala Xiang Guo (Mala Dry Pot)
Mala dry pot may be hot pot’s soupless cousin, but don’t mistake this lack of soup for lack of flavor.
17 Vegetarian Chinese Recipes to Add to Your Plant-Based Meal Plans
Find silky noodles, crispy cauliflower, and more in this list of vegetarian Chinese recipes.
Stir-Fried String Beans With Tofu
Other types of plant-based protein, such as tempeh or seitan, can be used in this green bean stir-fry.
Black Bean Sauce
This versatile Chinese black bean sauce adds intense umami to a dish.
Bang Bang King Oyster Mushrooms
These savory, saucy mushrooms are not only an appetizer, but makes a perfect noodle topping too.
Chili Oil
Chili oil is a Chinese pantry staple that's easy to make at home.
Easy Fried Rice
This easy fried rice recipe—which comes together in just about 30 minutes—is my go-to method for cleaning out the fridge and using up leftover rice.
Peking-Style Chicken
Serve this crispy-skinned, exceptionally moist chicken like you would a Peking duck: with Chinese pancakes, sliced scallions, cucumber, and hoisin sauce.
Make the Crispiest Clay Pot Rice in a Cast-Iron Skillet
This tip from the family behind The Woks of Life means crispier rice, every time.
Hong Kong-Style Crispy Rice Skillet
A thin layer of crispy rice, an array of Chinese cured meats, and a drizzle of sweet, seasoned soy sauce makes this a simple and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sesame Noodles
The magic is all in the sauce.
Braised Winter Squash With Fermented Black Beans
Squash’s natural sweetness shines next to savory fermented black beans.
Vegan Mapo Tofu
Vegan mapo tofu is possible because its essential ingredients are the fermented black beans, chili bean paste, Sichuan peppercorns, and ground red chiles.
Easy Chinese Bakery–Style Whipped Cream Cake
This fluffy, tender whipped cream cake decorated with fruit is a staple of family celebrations.
Mapping the Flavors of China
"Chinese food is not a monolith,” says Betty Liu; each region’s specialties are a reflection of both time and geography. Move around this map of China to access recipes from its many and varied cuisines.
What Does ‘Authentic’ Chinese Food Even Mean?
As new ingredients are introduced and as communities migrate, the cuisine is always evolving.
The Secret to Stir-Frying On a Wimpy Electric Stove
Stir-frying on an electric stove can be done well—but it takes a little patience.