Chinese cooking
Recipes from China from Beijing to Guangzhou
Dumplings from the north, fried rice from the east, sweet treats from Guangdong: Chinese food changes from one region to the next. Keep soy sauce, ginger and sesame oil within reach, and our recipes will guide you step by step.
- 8 recipes
- 3 recipes in 30 min or less
- 4 specialties on the map
A tour of China's flavors
From north to south, the great food stops of China. Pick one on the map.
BeijingSteamed Dumplings (Jiaozi)In northern China, families make them together for the New Year: their shape recalls ancient gold ingots.
Northern ChinaCrispy Air Fryer Dumplings (Jiaozi)Jiaozi are the New Year dish in northern China.
YangzhouAsian Vegetable and Egg Fried RiceThe most famous Chinese fried rice is named after this city; in France, it is called Cantonese rice.
GuangzhouRice CongeeA slow-simmered rice porridge: the comforting breakfast of southern China.
Today's menu
The Chinese pantry
The ingredients that show up most in our Chinese recipes.
Soy sauceIn 5 recipesSalty and savory: marinades, stir-fries and sauces.
GingerIn 5 recipesFresh and grated, with garlic and scallions: the stir-fry trio.
Sesame oilIn 3 recipesA few drops at the end of cooking add plenty of flavor.
Garlic clovesIn 5 recipesMinced, in fillings and stir-fries.
Green onionsIn 2 recipesScallions, sliced over almost every dish.
Napa cabbageIn 2 recipesIn dumpling fillings and soups.
Ground porkIn 2 recipesThe classic jiaozi filling.
Round dumpling wrappersIn 2 recipesRounds of dough, ready to fill for dumplings.
Did you know?
Eight great cuisines
China traditionally counts eight regional cuisines, including spicy Sichuan cooking and milder Cantonese cooking.
The Mid-Autumn Festival
On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, families share mooncakes while gazing at the full moon.
The land of tea
China is the world's largest tea producer, especially of green tea.
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Your questions
What are the most famous Chinese dishes?
Dumplings (jiaozi), fried rice, Peking duck, sweet and sour pork and bao.
What's the difference between jiaozi and dim sum?
Jiaozi are dumplings from northern China, boiled, steamed or pan-fried. Dim sum covers all the small bites served with tea in Guangdong: dumplings, buns, rolls…
What can I use instead of sesame oil?
Its toasted flavor is one of a kind; in a pinch, use a neutral oil with a few toasted sesame seeds. Add it at the end of cooking rather than for searing.