Top Easy DIY Chinese Recipes

Written by Sally Guo Updated Jun. 15, 2022

Chinese food is one of the world’s most popular cuisines. The emphasis of Chinese cooking is a triple-principle: color (the hue and modeling of a dish), aroma (appetizing smell of the dishes), and taste (to perfect flavor with suitable condiments). Relax, it’s not that complicated.

How to Make Dumplings

Dumplings (Jiaozi,饺子) are one of the most popular foods in China. Chinese people like to have dumplings, especially during traditional festivals like Spring Festival.

Ingredients and Seasonings

Dumpling Ingredients
 

Dumpling Ingredients

Preparations and Cooking Instructions

From the filling and the wrappers to the wrapping and cooking, there are four major steps to making dumplings.

1. How to Make the Filling:

2. Make the dumpling wrappers:

Make the dumpling wrappers

3. Make dumplings:

Make dumplings

4. Cook:

Serving suggestion: Enjoy the dumplings by dipping them in soy sauce, vinegar, or Chinese chili paste.

How to Make Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken is definitely a commonly seen Chinese cuisine on TV in the US. This red cuisine is moderately spicy with tender meat and delicious flavor.

Ingredients and Seasonings

Kung Pao Chicken Ingredients

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

Kung Pao Chicken
 

Kung Pao Chicken

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How to Make Egg Drop Soup

This simple, healthy soup is flavored with fresh ginger root and Chinese five-spice powder. It is quick and delicious and can be made at the last minute.

Ingredients and Seasonings

Beating the Eggs
 

Beating the Eggs

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

Egg Drop Soup
 

Egg Drop Soup

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