#classic

20 recipes total

Shui Zhu Niu Rou (Sichuan Boiled Beef)
Chinese

Shui Zhu Niu Rou (Sichuan Boiled Beef)

Numbing and spicy, tender beef coated in red chili oil, served with crisp bean sprouts and lettuce, a classic Sichuan dish that is irresistibly delicious.

30 min 25
Steamed Pork with Rice Flour
Chinese

Steamed Pork with Rice Flour

Soft and savory pork belly coated in rice flour, steamed until melt-in-your-mouth. A classic home-style dish from Jiangnan, China.

150 min 26
Twice-Cooked Beef
Chinese

Twice-Cooked Beef

A classic Sichuan dish: tender beef slices, crisp garlic sprouts, and savory chili bean paste. Savory, slightly spicy, and incredibly aromatic—perfect with rice.

50 min 26
Deep-Fried Crispy Tofu Rolls (Ganzha Xiangling)
Chinese

Deep-Fried Crispy Tofu Rolls (Ganzha Xiangling)

A classic Hangzhou appetizer, crisp tofu skin rolls shaped like bells, making a delightful crunch. Perfect with Sichuan pepper salt or chili sauce.

20 min 18
Half Moon Sinking in the River (Vegetarian Soup)
Chinese

Half Moon Sinking in the River (Vegetarian Soup)

A classic vegetarian dish from Mount Putuo monastery. Shiitake mushrooms and gluten simmer in clear broth, resembling half moons reflected on the river.

45 min 18
Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork
Chinese

Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork

A classic Sichuan dish with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Tender shredded pork paired with crunchy vegetables in a rich, aromatic sauce that's irresistible over rice.

25 min 22
Clear-Braised Crab Meat Lion's Head Meatballs
Chinese

Clear-Braised Crab Meat Lion's Head Meatballs

A classic Huaiyang dish of oversized pork meatballs infused with crab meat, slowly simmered in a clear broth until tender. The broth is light and flavorful, with a delicate crab aroma.

120 min 18
Fish Fillet in Fermented Rice Wine Sauce (Zao Liu Yu Pian)
Chinese

Fish Fillet in Fermented Rice Wine Sauce (Zao Liu Yu Pian)

Tender fish fillets in a light, aromatic sauce made from fermented rice wine. A classic Shanghai dish that is elegant, refreshing, and slightly sweet with a hint of tang.

30 min 17
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 17
Nine-Turn Braised Intestines
Chinese

Nine-Turn Braised Intestines

A classic Shandong dish, Nine-Turn Braised Intestines is famed for its harmonious blend of five flavors. The intestines are tender with a glossy red glaze, featuring layers of sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty notes.

70 min 17
Macau Wonton Noodles
Chinese

Macau Wonton Noodles

A rich and savory broth, delicate wontons with tender filling, paired with springy egg noodles—this is the ultimate comfort food from the streets of Macau.

40 min 22
Macau Bamboo Noodles
Chinese

Macau Bamboo Noodles

A classic Macau dish featuring springy bamboo-pressed noodles served with succulent shrimp wontons in a rich broth, offering a delightful texture and flavor.

90 min 21
Wensi Tofu Soup
Chinese

Wensi Tofu Soup

A classic dish from Yangzhou, featuring silken tofu cut into hair-thin shreds, with ham and bamboo shoots in a delicate broth.

30 min 22
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 21
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall
Chinese

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall

An opulent Chinese stew of premium meats and seafood, slow-cooked until incredibly rich. Its aroma is said to be so tempting that even Buddha would jump over the wall to taste it.

210 min 20
Dazhu Gansi (Braised Tofu Shreds)
Chinese

Dazhu Gansi (Braised Tofu Shreds)

A classic Huaiyang dish, fine tofu shreds simmered in rich chicken broth, delivering a silky texture and savory depth.

30 min 22
Braised Abalone in Its Original Shell (Ba Yuan Ke Bao Yu)
Chinese

Braised Abalone in Its Original Shell (Ba Yuan Ke Bao Yu)

A classic dish from Lu cuisine, known for its tender and plump abalone. Placed back in its natural shell, topped with a glossy, savory gravy, and decorated with broccoli and cherries, it offers a luxurious presentation and umami-rich taste, perfect for festive banquets.

30 min 17
Song Sister's Fish Soup (Song Sao Yu Geng)
Chinese

Song Sister's Fish Soup (Song Sao Yu Geng)

A celebrated Hangzhou classic said to originate from the Southern Song dynasty. Silky fish shreds in a tangy, savory broth with ham, bamboo shoots, and shiitake mushrooms creates a delightfully comforting soup that warms both heart and soul.

35 min 22
Guobaorou (Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork Slices)
Chinese

Guobaorou (Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork Slices)

Guobaorou is a classic dish from Northeast China, beloved for its golden crispy coating and tender interior, balanced with a sweet and sour glaze. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch, complemented by aromatic ginger, scallion, and carrot ribbons.

30 min 19
White Cut Chicken
Chinese

White Cut Chicken

A classic Cantonese cold dish featuring tender, silky chicken with smooth skin, poached simply to preserve natural flavor, served with a fragrant ginger-scallion dipping sauce. Incredibly delicious and refreshing.

60 min 25