#Aperitivo

45 recipes total

Braised Pig Head in Soy Sauce (Lu Gao Jian Style)
Chinese

Braised Pig Head in Soy Sauce (Lu Gao Jian Style)

A classic Suzhou delicacy from Lu Gao Jian, this braised pig head is rich in soy aroma, tender, and translucent when sliced, perfect with drinks.

180 min 20
Water Spinach Stir-fried with Shrimp Paste
Chinese
Easy

Water Spinach Stir-fried with Shrimp Paste

A classic Cantonese stir-fry full of wok hei, with crispy water spinach coated in savory shrimp paste, slightly spicy and appetizing, perfect over rice.

15 min 25
Curry Puffs
Chinese

Curry Puffs

Golden, flaky pastry pockets filled with a fragrant curry-spiced meat and potato filling. A beloved snack from Chinese bakeries.

80 min 26
Wine-Scented Salt and Pepper Pork Knuckle
Chinese

Wine-Scented Salt and Pepper Pork Knuckle

Golden crispy skin with tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat, infused with wine and Sichuan pepper salt — a showstopper banquet dish full of wok hei.

90 min 25
Crispy Fried Oysters
Chinese

Crispy Fried Oysters

Golden, crunchy coating encases tender, juicy oysters. Each bite releases a burst of fresh sea flavor. A classic Chinese appetizer perfect with beer.

30 min 25
Chaozhou Braised Pork Intestines
Chinese

Chaozhou Braised Pork Intestines

A traditional Chaozhou braised dish, with soft and flavorful pork intestines, sliced and drizzled with braising sauce, served with garlic vinegar dip.

90 min 26
Marinated Clams
Chinese
Easy

Marinated Clams

A refreshing cold appetizer, clams are tender and juicy, marinated with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and chili, offering a perfect balance of sour and spicy flavors. Ideal for summer.

140 min 33
Stir-fried Baby Clams (Hai Gua Zi)
Chinese
Easy

Stir-fried Baby Clams (Hai Gua Zi)

Tender baby clams wok-fried with garlic, chili, and Thai basil. A quick and flavorful Chaoshan dish, perfect as an appetizer with beer.

15 min 24
Zhā Sān Jiǎo (Fried Triangular Pastries)
Chinese

Zhā Sān Jiǎo (Fried Triangular Pastries)

Golden crispy pastry wrapped with juicy pork and chive filling, a classic Beijing street snack full of flavor.

60 min 26
Plain Boiled Lamb Head with Spiced Salt
Chinese

Plain Boiled Lamb Head with Spiced Salt

A traditional Beijing dish, lamb head simmered in clear broth until tender, served with Sichuan pepper salt. It's a winter nourishing favorite and a perfect drinking snack.

120 min 28
Macau Olives
Chinese
Easy

Macau Olives

A Macau specialty blending Chinese and Western flavors, savory with a hint of tanginess. The fragrant olives complement tender chicken perfectly, making it an appetizing dish.

20 min 28
Boiled Peanuts
Chinese
Easy

Boiled Peanuts

Fragrant and tender, these five-spice boiled peanuts make a simple, addictive Chinese snack, perfect for beer or tea pairing.

40 min 29
芥末墩
Chinese
Easy

芥末墩

A classic Beijing winter appetizer. The fiery kick of mustard wakes up the palate, paired with crisp and sweet napa cabbage hearts. Refreshing and palate-cleansing.

25 min 47
Drunken Chicken (Zaoji)
Chinese

Drunken Chicken (Zaoji)

A classic Zhejiang cold appetizer, chicken marinated in rice wine lees, tender and flavorful with aromatic wine notes. Best served chilled, perfect for summer.

30 min 27
素蟹粉 (Vegetarian Crab Roe)
Chinese

素蟹粉 (Vegetarian Crab Roe)

A classic Shanghai vegetarian dish that ingeniously mimics crab roe using potatoes, carrots, and eggs. Ginger and black vinegar provide the distinctive tangy, savory flavor.

35 min 29
Oil-Exploded Shrimp
Chinese

Oil-Exploded Shrimp

Crispy shrimp shells encase tender meat, coated in a sweet and savory sauce with hints of garlic and ginger. A quick and show-stopping dish for any occasion.

30 min 24
Red Oil Wontons
Chinese

Red Oil Wontons

Red Oil Wontons are a classic Sichuan snack. Tender wontons with savory filling are drenched in a spicy, aromatic red chili oil sauce that lingers on the palate.

30 min 26
Salt and Pepper Mantis Shrimp
Chinese

Salt and Pepper Mantis Shrimp

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, mantis shrimp coated with salt and pepper, savory and mildly spicy, a classic Cantonese side dish for beer.

35 min 24
Enoki Mushroom and Tripe Salad with Garlic
Chinese

Enoki Mushroom and Tripe Salad with Garlic

A classic Chinese cold dish combining enoki mushrooms and tripe strips, dressed in a garlicky sauce for a refreshing and appetizing flavor.

50 min 21
Lu Gaojian Braised Pig Head Meat
Chinese

Lu Gaojian Braised Pig Head Meat

A classic Suzhou delicacy from the famous Lu Gaojian restaurant, this braised pig head is rich, savory, tender yet not greasy, making a perfect appetizer or main dish.

150 min 27