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Egg Fried Rice
The fastest way to turn leftover rice into something brilliant — fluffy grains, soft egg and…
Chinese Recipes
Fast, savoury and deeply satisfying — our Chinese-inspired recipes bring takeaway favourites and home classics into your own kitchen.
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Chicken Chow Mein
Springy noodles tossed with chicken and crisp vegetables in a glossy savoury sauce — a takeaway…
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Kung Pao Chicken
Diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chillies and a salty-sweet sauce — Sichuan flavour at home.
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Honey Sesame Chicken
Crispy chicken bites tossed in a sticky honey-soy sauce with toasted sesame — better than the…
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Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu
Crisp tofu cubes with colourful vegetables and a glossy ginger-garlic sauce — a fast, healthy weeknight…
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Spring Rolls (Fried)
Crispy, golden rolls stuffed with vegetables and a savoury filling — the snack everyone reaches for…
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
Crispy chicken with peppers and pineapple in a glossy sweet-sour sauce — the takeaway favourite, made…
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Beef and Broccoli
Tender strips of beef and crisp broccoli in a savoury garlic-ginger sauce — fast, healthy and…
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Wonton Soup
Delicate pork dumplings in a clear, savoury broth with greens — soothing and surprisingly simple.
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Asian Slaw
Crunchy cabbage, carrot and herbs in a sesame-ginger dressing — a vibrant side with plenty of…
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Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodles with vegetables and a savoury sauce — fast, satisfying and better than takeaway.
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Prawn Fried Rice
Quick fried rice with juicy prawns, egg and vegetables — a fast, satisfying way to use…
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Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup
A silky Chinese-style soup with shredded chicken, sweetcorn and egg ribbons — comforting and quick.
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Mapo Tofu
Silken tofu in a fiery, numbing Sichuan sauce with minced pork — bold, spicy and deeply…
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Char Siu Pork
Glossy, lacquered Chinese barbecue pork with a sweet-savoury glaze — better than any takeaway.
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Hot and Sour Soup
A tangy, peppery Chinese broth with mushrooms, tofu and egg ribbons — restorative in every spoonful.
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Dan Dan Noodles
Springy noodles in a nutty sesame-chilli sauce topped with crisp pork — a beloved Sichuan street…
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Salt and Pepper Prawns
Crispy fried prawns tossed with chilli, garlic and a salty-peppery seasoning — a takeaway favourite at…
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Salt and Pepper Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces tossed with chilli, garlic, salt and Sichuan pepper — irresistible takeaway-style heat.
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Beef Stir-Fry
Tender beef strips with crisp peppers and onion in a savoury soy-ginger sauce — a fast…
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Sweet and Sour Pork
Crispy pork with peppers and pineapple in a glossy sweet-sour sauce — a takeaway favourite, fresher…
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Bao Buns with Pork
Soft, fluffy steamed buns stuffed with sticky braised pork, pickles and herbs — the best of…
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Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry
Soft scrambled eggs folded with tomato in a savoury-sweet sauce — China's most-loved homestyle dish.
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Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)
Flaky, layered pancakes packed with spring onion — a beloved Chinese street snack with a crispy…
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Chinese Char Siu Pork
Sweet-savoury barbecued pork with a sticky glossy glaze — Cantonese roast meat at its finest.
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Cold Sesame Noodles
Chilled noodles tossed in a creamy peanut-sesame sauce with cucumber — refreshing and ready in fifteen…
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Mongolian Beef
Crispy strips of beef in a sticky soy-brown sugar glaze with spring onions — a Chinese-American…
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Orange Chicken
Crispy battered chicken in a glossy sweet-and-tangy orange sauce — the takeaway classic, fresher at home.
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Sesame Chicken
Crispy chicken bites in a sticky honey-sesame sauce — sweeter than orange chicken, just as addictive.
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Crab Rangoon
Crispy fried wontons stuffed with creamy crab and cream cheese — the Chinese-American appetiser everyone loves.
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Crispy Tofu
Golden cubes of tofu with a shatteringly crisp coating — the perfect base for stir-fries, bowls…
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Prawn Toast
Crispy sesame-coated prawn paste on toast — a classic Chinese-British takeaway starter, fried to perfection.
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Mongolian Lamb
Strips of tender lamb stir-fried with spring onion in a sticky soy and hoisin sauce —…
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Beef with Black Bean Sauce
Strips of beef stir-fried with peppers in a salty, savoury fermented black bean sauce — pure…
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Chinese Egg Fried Rice
Fluffy day-old rice tossed with eggs, spring onion and soy — the quick, perfect side that…
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Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles
Wheat noodles with crispy pork, peanuts, chilli oil and tingling Sichuan peppercorns — fiery, savoury, addictive.
About Chinese cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Chinese recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Chinese flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.