#aperitivo

60 recipes total

卤汁凉粉
Chinese

卤汁凉粉

A popular Shaanxi summer cold dish featuring smooth jelly in a savory spiced sauce with vinegar and chili, refreshingly tangy and appetizing on hot days.

180 min 26
Chaozhou Preserved Fruit (Teochew Liangguo)
Chinese
Easy

Chaozhou Preserved Fruit (Teochew Liangguo)

A traditional Teochew preserved fruit snack, salted and sugared fresh fruits yielding a sweet-tangy flavor that awakens the palate, perfect as a teatime treat.

30 min 21
Chaozhou Pickled Mustard Greens
Chinese
Easy

Chaozhou Pickled Mustard Greens

A classic Chaoshan appetizer, these pickled mustard greens are crisp and tangy. A hot oil dressing infuses them with garlic aroma, making it a perfect accompaniment to congee.

30 min 28
Beijing Lamb Tripe
Chinese

Beijing Lamb Tripe

A classic Beijing stir-fry featuring tender and crispy lamb tripe with scallions, rich soy sauce aroma, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.

20 min 26
Chaozhou Braised Eggs
Chinese
Easy

Chaozhou Braised Eggs

A classic Chaoshan snack, these eggs are slowly braised in a spiced soy sauce marinade. The whites become flavorful and firm, the yolks tender. Great as a snack or side.

53 min 29
Raw Marinated Shrimp (Sheng Yan Xia)
Chinese

Raw Marinated Shrimp (Sheng Yan Xia)

A Chaoshan classic, chilled raw shrimp with sweet, tender meat in a spicy, tangy marinade—perfect summer appetizer.

134 min 25
Teochew Cold Fish
Chinese
Easy

Teochew Cold Fish

Teochew cold fish is a traditional Chaoshan cold dish. The fish is tender and firm, served with Puning bean paste, refreshing and appetizing, perfect for summer.

90 min 22
Teochew Braised Tofu
Chinese

Teochew Braised Tofu

Dark brown tofu with a firm texture, infused with a rich aromatic sauce, this humble yet unforgettable Teochew classic is a delightful snack.

45 min 25
Beijing Braised Beef in Soy Sauce
Chinese

Beijing Braised Beef in Soy Sauce

This classic Beijing cold beef dish features deep red color and tender texture, slowly braised with soy sauce and spices. Great as an appetizer or snack.

180 min 9
Beijing Candied Hawthorn Skewers
Chinese

Beijing Candied Hawthorn Skewers

A classic Chinese snack of hawthorn berries skewered and coated in a crisp sugar shell, sweet and sour, crunchy outside and soft inside, evoking winter street memories.

30 min 21
Chinese Pickled Cabbage (Xian Cai)
Chinese
Easy

Chinese Pickled Cabbage (Xian Cai)

Crisp and tangy, these quick pickled cabbage chunks are a classic Chinese side dish that perfectly accompanies congee or rice. Simple ingredients, bold flavors.

30 min 28
Macau Fried Fish Fillet
Chinese

Macau Fried Fish Fillet

Crispy golden breaded fish fillet, tender and juicy inside, a classic street food in Macau, perfect with tartar sauce.

30 min 22
Xian Shui Guo (Chaoshan Rice Bowls with Preserved Radish)
Chinese

Xian Shui Guo (Chaoshan Rice Bowls with Preserved Radish)

A classic Chaoshan snack: steamed rice flour cups topped with savory stir-fried preserved radish. Soft, chewy, and packed with umami.

30 min 20
Puning Fried Tofu
Chinese
Easy

Puning Fried Tofu

A traditional Chaoshan specialty, Puning fried tofu features a crispy exterior and tender interior, served with a chive-salt water dip that enhances its delicate flavor.

25 min 28
Hand-Beaten Beef Meatballs
Chinese

Hand-Beaten Beef Meatballs

Chaoshan-style hand-beaten beef meatballs, pounded repeatedly for a bouncy texture and rich beef flavor, each bite bursts with juice.

70 min 21
Bing Tang Hu Lu (Candied Hawthorn Sticks)
Chinese

Bing Tang Hu Lu (Candied Hawthorn Sticks)

A classic Northern Chinese street snack, fresh hawthorn berries coated in a crunchy sugar shell. Sweet, sour, and utterly addictive.

30 min 21
Macau Beef Jerky
Chinese

Macau Beef Jerky

Macau-style beef jerky, savory with a hint of sweetness, chewy and perfect as a snack for any time.

100 min 25
Macau Egg Rolls
Chinese

Macau Egg Rolls

Golden, crispy egg rolls with rich egg fragrance, a traditional Macau handmade souvenir. Every bite brings happiness; easy to make at home.

40 min 27
Macau-Style Portuguese Sausage
Chinese
Easy

Macau-Style Portuguese Sausage

Macau-Style Portuguese Sausage is a fusion delight – crispy outside, tender inside. Pan-fried with bell peppers and onions, it's perfect as tapas or appetizer.

20 min 26
Drunken Edamame
Chinese
Easy

Drunken Edamame

A classic Shanghai cold dish, edamame immersed in a special fermented rice wine brine, offering a rich wine aroma, refreshing and tender crunch, perfect for summer drinking.

26 min 25