This spicy Sichuan party dip has everything we love about our favorite Chengdunese wontons in chili oil except in a totally unexpected creamy, spicy, crunchy dip that’s perfect for scooping up with homemade crispy-fried wonton chips (or any chips!) or crudité. I like to call this stuff Sichuan gold because […]
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Har Gow Shrimp Dumplings 虾饺 (The Ultimate Guide with Video)
This har gow recipe with its juicy shrimp filling and translucent dumpling wrappers is the queen of all dumplings and it’s easier than ever to make! Crystal shrimp dumplings can be found at dim sum parlors around the world from Maxim’s Palace in Hong Kong (so delicious!) or Nom Wah […]
Easy Homemade Wonton Wrappers (Using Bread Flour)
This easy 3-Ingredient wonton wrapper recipe is my favorite one on the site. I use it to make all kinds of wontons (including Spicy Sichuan wontons), or sometimes potstickers — they’re especially delicious when fried to make crispy wonton strips for homemade egg drop soup. Plus, you can fill them […]
Easy Authentic Sichuan Wonton Soup (Long Chāo Shǒu 龙抄手)
Ready in just 30 minutes (if you use store-bought wrappers), this easy Sichuan wonton soup recipe is one of the most famous of all the Chengdu snacks and it’s one of the easiest things to make at home. Based on my Chengdunese friend, Vivian’s recipe, if you’re already familiar with […]
Vivian’s Spicy Sichuan Chili Oil Wontons (Hóng Yoú Chāo Shǒu 红油抄手)
This is the very best (and only) Sichuan wonton recipe you will ever need (unless you’re looking for the delicious wonton soup version♡). Vivian’s wontons were one of the first dishes I fell in love with while living in Chengdu. Tender ginger-infused pork-filled meat parcels wrapped in homemade silky egg […]
BBQ Chicken & Pork Bao Buns (Bāozi 包子 Chinese Steamed Pork Buns)
This steamed chicken and pork buns recipe uses a featherlight tangzhong bao bun dough filled with a slightly sweet and savory Chinese BBQ pork and chicken thigh filling. Homemade Chinese pork buns are truly like the ones you’ll find being sold steaming hot from street trolleys in Chengdu, Chinatown, NYC, […]
Chef Liu’s Sichuan Chili Oil Recipe (Xiangla Hongyou 香辣红油)
This chili oil recipe was taught to me by Sichuan Chef Liu when I was living in Chengdu, China running a cooking school. And we think this is the best chili oil recipe you’ll ever make! Also known as Xiangla Hongyou or 香辣红油, we served this chili oil with Sichuan […]
Easy Chinese Special Fried Rice 扬州炒饭 (Yangzhou Fried Rice)
This easy house fried rice recipe is what you’ll find at your favorite Chinese restaurant also known as, “Cantonese Fried Rice”, “Special Fried Rice”, “Chicken Fried Rice”, or even “Pork Fried Rice” — and you can make it at home in just 30 minutes. Leftover rice crisped to golden brown […]
Pork and Vegetable Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings (小笼包) (w/Short Rib & Pork Aspic)
This simple recipe for homemade Chinese soup dumplings (xiao long bao) is 100% made from scratch and requires a bit more time than regular dumplings to make but they’re worth it. These famous dim sum soup dumplings have 3 main components that can be broken up into multiple tasks over […]
The Best BLT Bao Buns (Japanese-Style BLTs on Homemade Buns)
If you love BLTs and Japanese pork buns as much as we do, I think you’ll love this ultimate and very delicious BLT. One part American classic and two parts Asian deliciousness makes one of the best BLTs ever. Super-soft homemade bao buns, slathered with a quick sesame-soy spicy mayo, […]
The Fluffiest Homemade Pork Buns (Tangzhong Pork Buns)
This Momofuku & Ippudo-style pork bun recipe includes the best, most tender soft homemade bao buns (Gua Bao or Baozi) with slow-braised pork belly. The brined pork is basically a set-it-and-forget-it pork belly with otherworldly deliciousness. As for the bao (the buns), I use a special ingredient combined with the tangzhong […]
Best Chinese Chicken Dumplings (Chicken Jiaozi With Video)
These Chinese chicken and zucchini dumplings are super tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Chicken thigh meat, chives, sautéed zucchini (but you can sub cabbage), with a blend of our favorite dumpling seasoning and spices, make this one of our absolute favorite dim sum recipes to make. Feel free to […]
Easy Pork and Chive Spring Rolls w/Glass Noodles and Vegetables
Crispy pork and chive spring rolls couldn’t be easier to make and they’re just as good as your local takeout (try them for yourself because the proof is always in the final taste). These feather-light spring rolls are filled with a mixture of seasoned pork, chive, cabbage, carrots, and seasoned […]
Best Pork and Chive Potstickers w/Sautéed Napa Cabbage & Carrots
These crispy, chewy pork and chive potstickers are delicious and have been a total lifesaver when we’ve been too busy (or too lazy on the weekends) to cook. Not only is this one of the best make-ahead dinners, but these little potstickers also fill every kind of takeout craving you […]
Steamed Pork & Chive Money Bag Dumplings (Beggar’s Purse Dumplings)
Chinese money bag dumplings (sometimes called beggar’s purses) are as delicious as they are cute. Little bites of juicy deliciousness, these dumplings are traditional Lunar New Year food typically enjoyed throughout the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) as a way to represent and bring good luck and fortune in the […]