Chinese recipes

Fast, hot, and full of flavour — Chinese home cooking is built around the wok and a well-balanced sauce. Our Chinese recipes include takeout favourites like beef and broccoli and lo mein noodles, alongside dumplings and homestyle dishes, each with the marinade, sauce, and stir-fry order spelled out so nothing overcooks.

These easy Chinese food recipes are designed for weeknights: most are on the table in about 30 minutes. Browse the favourites below for Chinese dinner ideas, check the tips for wok and sauce substitutions, and come back daily — new Chinese stir fry recipes and classics are added all the time.

Popular Chinese recipes: Chinese Almond Cookies, Congee, Zongzi, General Tso's Chicken

Chinese Almond Cookies

Make crisp Chinese almond cookies at home. Buttery, golden cookies topped with a whole almond, ready in 30 minutes.

Congee

Make silky Chinese congee at home. Comforting rice porridge with chicken, ginger and spring onions, ready in 70 minutes.

Zongzi

Make traditional Chinese zongzi at home. Sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves with pork and salted egg yolk.

General Tso's Chicken

Make General Tso's chicken at home: crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet, tangy, spicy glaze. Better than takeout and easy to make. Crispy, glossy and...

Chinese Hot Pot

Make Chinese hot pot at home with a rich broth, thin beef, seafood and vegetables, plus dipping sauces. The ultimate interactive dinner recipe. A fun feast...

Peking Duck

Make Peking duck at home with lacquered crispy skin, tender meat and hoisin pancakes. A classic Chinese recipe, simplified for home cooks. Impressive,...

Beef Chow Fun

Wide rice noodles wok-seared with tender beef, bean sprouts, and smoky soy glaze. This beef chow fun recipe delivers Cantonese noodle-shop flavor in 35 minutes.

Mongolian Beef

Tender beef strips in a glossy sweet-savory garlic-soy sauce with scallions. This Mongolian beef recipe beats takeout and tastes incredible over rice.

Twice-Cooked Pork

Tender pork belly slices stir-fried with black beans, leeks, and sweet bean sauce. This twice-cooked pork recipe brings bold Sichuan home cooking to your table.

Orange Chicken

Crispy chicken bites coated in a sweet, tangy orange glaze. This easy Orange Chicken recipe beats takeout with bold citrus flavor and juicy golden crunch.

Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Crispy shrimp tossed with sizzling garlic, peppers, and spices. This easy Salt and Pepper Shrimp recipe is a fast Chinese-style favorite for any night.

Xiao Long Bao

Delicate soup dumplings filled with rich pork and hot savory broth. This authentic Xiao Long Bao recipe walks you through folding perfect dumplings at home.

Char Siu Pork

Char siu pork is Cantonese barbecue at its best: sweet-savory marinated pork with caramelized edges and a glossy glaze. This easy recipe nails it at home.

Chinese Egg Tarts

Make authentic Chinese egg tarts with a flaky buttery crust and silky custard center. This easy dan tat recipe bakes golden and glossy in 45 minutes today.

Scallion Pancakes

Scallion pancakes are flaky, crispy Chinese flatbreads layered with scallions and pan-fried golden. This easy recipe gives you street-food crunch at home.

Beef with Broccoli

Make tender Beef with Broccoli at home with this easy Chinese recipe. Juicy beef strips, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic-soy sauce, better than takeout.

Vegetable Lo Mein

This easy Vegetable Lo Mein recipe tosses springy noodles with crisp vegetables in a savory garlic-soy sauce. A quick 30-minute dinner your family will love.

Wonton Soup

Make comforting homemade Wonton Soup with plump pork-and-shrimp wontons in rich, aromatic chicken broth. An easy Chinese recipe that is warm and satisfying.

Egg Drop Soup

Make classic Chinese egg drop soup at home — silky golden broth with delicate egg ribbons, sweet corn, sesame oil, and scallions. Ready in 20 minutes flat!

Hot and Sour Soup

Learn how to make authentic hot and sour soup — silky Chinese broth with black vinegar tang, white pepper heat, tofu, mushrooms, and egg ribbons. Easy recipe!

Sesame Chicken

Make crispy sesame chicken — crackly fried bites glazed in a glossy sweet-savory sauce with toasted sesame seeds. Better than takeout, ready in 35 mins!

Crispy Duck Pancakes

Serve crispy duck pancakes at home — succulent roasted duck with hoisin, cool cucumber, and scallions in soft mandarin pancakes. A classic Chinese treat.

Dan Dan Noodles

Make spicy dan dan noodles at home — springy wheat noodles in a rich sesame-chili sauce with savory pork and crunchy preserved greens. Bold Sichuan flavor.

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Make crispy vegetable spring rolls at home — crunchy cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms in golden, shatteringly crisp shells. Better than takeout, guaranteed.

Chicken Chow Mein

Savory Chicken Chow Mein with smoky noodles, tender chicken, and crisp vegetables. An easy authentic Chinese recipe ready in just 30 minutes. Make it now!

Mapo Tofu

Authentic Mapo Tofu with silky tofu, savory pork, and a fiery numbing Sichuan sauce. This easy 27-minute Chinese classic delivers deep flavor — try it tonight!

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken with a glossy tangy sauce, bell peppers and pineapple. Easy authentic Chinese recipe ready in 35 minutes. Try it tonight!

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung pao chicken with tender chicken, crunchy peanuts and dried chilies in a sweet-savory glaze. Fast, authentic Sichuan stir-fry — ready in 30 minutes!

Steamed Dumplings

Juicy homemade steamed dumplings: savory pork-cabbage filling in delicate wrappers. Step-by-step folding guide plus a tangy dipping sauce! Try it tonight!

Vegetable Fried Rice

The best vegetable fried rice: day-old rice, crisp veggies and fluffy egg in a savory soy-sesame sauce. Ready in 20 minutes — better than takeout every time!