#appetizer

54 recipes total

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 18
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 24
Beijing Lamb Head Meat
Chinese

Beijing Lamb Head Meat

A classic Beijing cold dish: boiled lamb head sliced thin, served with Sichuan pepper salt. Crisp texture, pure flavor, perfect with drinks.

120 min 6
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 1
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 21
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 5
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 7
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 1
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 18
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 12
Jellyfish Salad
Chinese
Easy

Jellyfish Salad

Crispy, tangy, and refreshing. Shredded jellyfish and cucumber tossed in a garlicky, spicy sesame dressing, a must-have summer appetizer.

30 min 7
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 1
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 18
Zao Men Qiang (Drunken Pork Tongue)
Chinese

Zao Men Qiang (Drunken Pork Tongue)

A classic Shanghai cold dish where pork tongue is marinated in fermented rice wine sauce, resulting in a tender, crisp texture with rich wine aroma, perfect as an appetizer with drinks.

60 min 17
Wine Lees-Marinated Pig Trotters (Zao Zhu Zhua)
Chinese

Wine Lees-Marinated Pig Trotters (Zao Zhu Zhua)

This Shanghai-style cold dish features pig trotters braised until tender, then soaked in aromatic wine lees brine, creating a savory and slightly sweet flavor perfect for summer appetizers.

115 min 17
Sour and Spicy Shredded Squid
Chinese

Sour and Spicy Shredded Squid

Sour, spicy, tender, and chewy shredded squid with colorful peppers – a quick homestyle dish that awakens your appetite.

25 min 0
Crispy Potato Phoenix Tail Prawns
Chinese

Crispy Potato Phoenix Tail Prawns

Golden crispy potato shreds wrap tender prawns, creating an irresistible appetizer with a delightful crunch.

30 min 5
Cantonese-Style Braised Duck Wings
Chinese

Cantonese-Style Braised Duck Wings

A classic Cantonese braised dish, duck wings are slow-cooked in a fragrant master stock, yielding tender, flavor-packed meat with a glossy dark red hue. Perfect as an appetizer or tapas.

35 min 5
Spicy Blood Clam Salad
Chinese
Easy

Spicy Blood Clam Salad

Fresh blood clams meet a spicy, tangy sauce. Each bite bursts with sweet and mild heat, making this the ultimate party appetizer.

50 min 2
Wuwei Smoked Duck
Chinese

Wuwei Smoked Duck

A classic dish from Wuwei, Anhui. Cured, smoked, and braised to perfection, it boasts golden skin, tender meat, and a rich smoky flavor.

120 min 17