Chinese recipes
48 Chinese recipes to cook at home, written for UK kitchens and supermarket ingredients.
Most of these take about 30 min from start to finish, and the quickest is Garlic Pak Choi at 10 min. 34 of the 48 are rated easy, and 9 are vegetarian. Newest additions: Beef Ho Fun, Beef in Black Bean Sauce and Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry.
Beef Ho Fun
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with beef, beansprouts and spring onions in a smoky soy sauce.
Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with peppers and onions in a rich, savoury black bean sauce.
Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Chicken and mushrooms stir-fried in a light oyster and garlic sauce. Simple, quick and satisfying.
Chicken Chop Suey
A light stir-fry of chicken, beansprouts, onion and mixed vegetables in a simple savoury sauce.
Chicken Foo Yung
A Chinese-style omelette filled with chicken, beansprouts and onions. A takeaway classic.
Chicken in Black Bean Sauce
Chicken, peppers and onions stir-fried in a savoury black bean sauce. Quicker than ordering a takeaway.
Chicken with Cashew Nuts
Chicken stir-fried with toasted cashews, peppers and onions in a savoury oyster sauce.
Chinese BBQ Spare Ribs
Sticky pork ribs slow-roasted in a sweet, savoury glaze of hoisin, honey and five-spice.
Chinese Chicken Balls
Puffy, crispy battered chicken balls, served with a bright sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
Chinese Chicken Curry
Tender chicken, onions and peas in the thick, mild and glossy curry sauce you know from the British Chinese takeaway.
Chinese Curry Sauce
The smooth, mild and slightly sweet curry sauce from the takeaway. Perfect with chips.
Chinese Doughnuts
Long, golden fried dough sticks, crisp outside and airy inside. Traditionally eaten with congee or soy milk.
Chinese Satay Chicken
Chicken, onions and peppers in the rich, peanutty satay sauce found on British Chinese takeaway menus.
Crab and Sweetcorn Soup
A thick, silky soup of sweetcorn and crab meat with ribbons of egg. A takeaway starter favourite.
Crispy Aromatic Duck
Duck legs slow-cooked with five-spice and ginger, then roasted until crisp. Serve shredded in pancakes with hoisin.
Crispy Chilli Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces tossed with chilli, garlic, peppers and a sweet and spicy sauce.
Crispy Shredded Chicken
Crispy strips of chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet chilli sauce with peppers and onions.
Crispy Wontons
Wonton wrappers filled with a pork and prawn filling and fried until crisp. Serve with sweet chilli sauce.
Dan Dan Noodles
Noodles in a spicy, nutty sauce of sesame paste, chilli oil and Sichuan pepper, topped with crispy pork.
Dry-Fried Green Beans
Green beans fried until blistered, then tossed with garlic, chilli and soy. A Sichuan favourite.
Egg Drop Soup
A simple, soothing soup of chicken broth with delicate ribbons of egg.
Garlic Pak Choi
Tender pak choi stir-fried with garlic and a splash of soy. A quick side for any Chinese meal.
General Tso's Chicken
Crispy chicken in a sweet, tangy and slightly spicy sauce with dried chillies.
Ginger and Spring Onion Chicken
Tender chicken stir-fried with plenty of ginger and spring onions in a light, savoury sauce.
Hoisin Pork Stir-Fry
Tender pork strips stir-fried with vegetables in a sweet, sticky hoisin sauce.
Honey Chilli Chicken
Crispy strips of chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet and spicy honey chilli sauce.
Hong Kong Egg Tarts
Crisp, buttery pastry cases filled with a smooth, lightly sweet egg custard.
Mapo Tofu
Silky tofu in a fiery, savoury sauce with minced pork, chilli bean paste and Sichuan pepper.
Mongolian Lamb
Tender lamb strips stir-fried with spring onions in a sticky, sweet soy and hoisin sauce.
Mushroom Fried Rice
Egg fried rice with plenty of golden mushrooms, peas and spring onions.
Pepper Beef
Strips of beef stir-fried with green peppers and onions in a peppery oyster and soy sauce.
Pineapple Chicken
Chicken and juicy pineapple stir-fried with peppers in a light, tangy sauce.
Pork and Chive Dumplings
Juicy pork and chive dumplings, boiled or pan-fried and served with a soy and vinegar dip.
Salt and Pepper Chips
Crispy chips tossed with stir-fried onion, peppers, chilli and a salty, spicy seasoning. A takeaway favourite.
Salt and Pepper Ribs
Tender pork ribs coated and fried until crispy, then tossed with chilli, garlic and salt and pepper seasoning.
Salt and Pepper Squid
Tender squid in a light, crisp coating, tossed with chilli, garlic and spring onions.
Salt and Pepper Tofu
Crispy fried tofu cubes tossed with peppers, chilli and a salt and pepper seasoning.
Sesame Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces in a sticky honey and soy glaze, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
Sesame Prawn Toast
Crispy triangles of fried bread topped with a savoury prawn paste and sesame seeds.
Special Chow Mein
Egg noodles stir-fried with chicken, prawns, char siu pork and vegetables in a savoury sauce.
Special Fried Rice
Fried rice loaded with chicken, prawns, char siu or ham, egg and peas. A complete meal in a wok.
Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger
Delicate sea bass fillets steamed with ginger, then topped with sizzling oil, soy and spring onions.
Sticky Chinese Chicken Wings
Chicken wings baked in a sticky glaze of honey, soy, garlic and five-spice.
Sweet and Sour King Prawns
Juicy king prawns with peppers, onion and pineapple in a glossy sweet and sour sauce.
Szechuan Beef
Beef strips stir-fried with peppers, onion and chilli in a hot and spicy Szechuan-style sauce.
Toffee Bananas
Battered banana pieces coated in crackly caramel and sesame seeds. A Chinese restaurant classic.
Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry
Soft scrambled eggs and juicy tomatoes in a light, sweet and savoury sauce. Chinese home cooking at its simplest.
Vegetable Chow Mein
Egg noodles stir-fried with crunchy vegetables in a savoury soy sauce. A quick vegetarian takeaway favourite.