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Traditional Chinese recipes organised by course type, plus guides to specific cooking techniques. Articles include regional specialties like dim sum, noodle dishes, soups and preserves.

Chinese Desserts

Chinese desserts are rarely served daily, but when they are made for celebrations like Lunar New Year, they're truly special.

Chinese Drinks

Tea became China's daily drink thanks to an ancient ruler who tested plants by taste, and there are four main types based on how the leaves are processed.

Chinese Meat Recipes

Try char sui pork, kung pao chicken and other authentic Chinese meat dishes with simple recipes you can make at home.

Chinese Noodles

Ancient Chinese noodles were made 4000 years ago, beating Italy's pasta to the punch by millennia.

Chinese Pickles

Chinese pickles have been preserving vegetables for centuries, with regional varieties ranging from hot and spicy to sweet and sour.

Chinese Soup

Soup is central to Chinese cooking, served as a drink during meals, and made with quality stock rather than MSG for real flavor.

Chinese Vegetable and Vegetarian Dishes

Cook Chinese vegetables the simple way to keep them colorful, tasty and healthy instead of bland and overcooked.

Classic Chinese Dishes: Main Courses

Make classic Chinese restaurant dishes at home, including sweet and sour chicken balls and other Western-style favourites.

Classic Chinese Dishes: Starters

Western Chinese restaurant starters like prawn toast and spring rolls aren't always found in China, but these recipes show you how to make them at home.

Cooking Chinese Dim Sum

Learn to make dim sum at home with recipes for crispy fried wontons and butterfly prawns, the savory and sweet bites served at Chinese tea houses.

Cooking Chinese Fish and Seafood Dishes

Master steamed fish and prawn egg foo yung with these easy Chinese recipes and tips for serving whole fish at the table.

Making Chinese Rice Dishes

Rice has been central to Chinese culture for thousands of years, and making it properly requires just a few simple techniques and ingredients.

Quick and Easy Chinese Recipes

Make quick Chinese stir-fries at home using store-bought sauces, noodles, rice and whatever vegetables you have on hand.

The History of Chinese Food and Cookery

How Chinese cooking evolved over 5,000 years, shaped by philosophy, fresh ingredients and the balance of yin and yang.