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China

46 recipes

Recipes from China, metric, with nutrition per serving.

Chow mein with red pepper, carrot, mangetout and spring onions on a black plate on dark slate.Chow mein · Vegetable

Vegetable Chow Mein

15 min · 343 kcal · 13 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Peanuts, Soybeans, SesameSource of proteinDairy-freeVegetarian
Chinese
A dark bowl of colourful vegetable fried rice with diced red pepper, carrot, peas and sweetcorn.Fried rice · Vegetable

Vegetable Fried Rice with Red Pepper, Peas and Sweetcorn

25 min · 342 kcal · 8 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Soybeans, SesameLow saturated fatLow sugarsDairy-freeVegetarian
Chinese
Lo mein with mushrooms, red pepper, carrot, pak choi and green beans in a black bowl on dark slate.Lo mein · Vegetable

Vegetable Lo Mein

40 min · 959 kcal · 38 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Soybeans, SesameSource of proteinLow fatLow saturated fatLow sugarsSource of fibreDairy-freeVegetarian
Chinese
Braised chicken legs with browned skin, shiitake, star anise and cinnamon in a dark sauce in a matte bowl.Chicken legs · Vinegar braised

Vinegar-Braised Chicken Legs

20 min · 303 kcal · 20 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, Celery, SulphitesHigh protein
Chinese-inspired
Golden twin youtiao dough sticks on a tray beside a bowl of warm soy milk.Youtiao

Youtiao Twin Dough Sticks with Warm Soy Milk

55 min · 264 kcal · 4 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Soybeans, MilkVegetarian
Chinese
A bowl of dark hoisin sauce with thin pancakes, cucumber batons and spring onion.Hoisin sauce

Hoisin Sauce

30 min · 56 kcal · 1 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, Sesame, SulphitesDairy-freeVegetarian
Chinese
A whole steamed sea bass in a dark soy sauce, topped with shredded ginger, spring onions and coriander.Cantonese steamed whole fish

Steamed Whole Sea Bass with Ginger, Spring Onions and Sizzling Oil

30 min · 151 kcal · 9 g proteinContains: Gluten, Fish, Peanuts, SoybeansSource of protein
Chinese (Cantonese)
A whole block of silken tofu in a pool of red chilli oil and soy, topped with spring onion.Silken tofu with soy and chili oil

Chilled Silken Tofu with Soy and Chilli Oil

10 min · 66 kcal · 6 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, Sesame, SulphitesSource of protein
Chinese
A grilled sea bass fillet glazed with garlic-ginger soy sauce, with white rice and spring onion on a matte black plate.Sea bass · Garlic, ginger & soy

Sea Bass with Garlic, Ginger and Soy Sauce

20 min · 278 kcal · 34 g proteinContains: Gluten, Fish, Soybeans, Celery, Sesame, SulphitesHigh proteinLow saturated fatLow sugarsDairy-free
Chinese
A dark bowl of fried rice topped with seared prawns, with peas, sweetcorn, diced carrot and egg through the rice.Fried rice · Shrimp

Prawn Fried Rice with Egg, Peas and Sweetcorn

30 min · 1076 kcal · 38 g proteinContains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, SoybeansBalancedSource of proteinLow sugarsDairy-free
Chinese
PremiumThin slices of glossy, mahogany-skinned roast duck arranged beside soft pancakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber batons and spring onion strips.Peking duck

Peking-Style Roast Duck with Pancakes

2 h 30 min · 1398 kcal · 35 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, Sesame, Sulphites
Chinese (Beijing)
A plate of glossy kung pao chicken with dried red chillies, peanuts and spring onion.Kung Pao chicken

Gong Bao Chicken

15 min · 368 kcal · 34 g proteinContains: Gluten, Peanuts, Soybeans, Sesame, SulphitesHigh protein
Chinese (Sichuan)
Golden sesame-coated balls, one cut open to reveal dark red bean paste.Sesame ball

Jian Dui: Crisp Fried Sesame Balls with Red Bean Paste

1 h 5 min · 374 kcal · 5 g proteinContains: SesameDairy-freeVegetarianVegan
Chinese
Sesame-coated noodles topped with chopped pickles and spring onions in a black bowl on a black plate.Hot dry noodles

Hot Dry Noodles (Wuhan Sesame Noodles)

20 min · 779 kcal · 17 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Peanuts, Soybeans, Sesame, SulphitesLow sugars
Chinese (Hubei)
A dark bowl of golden egg fried rice with soft pieces of scrambled egg and sliced spring onion greens.Fried rice · Egg

Egg Fried Rice with Spring Onions

30 min · 406 kcal · 11 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, SoybeansSugar-freeDairy-freeVegetarian
Chinese
Glossy red-brown braised aubergine batons scattered with spring onion in a dark bowl.Fish-fragrant aubergine

Fish-Fragrant Aubergine (Yuxiang Qiezi)

25 min · 75 kcal · 3 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, Celery, SulphitesLow fatLow saturated fatHigh fibre
Sichuan Chinese
Long stalks of bright green gai lan glossed with oyster sauce on a dark plate.Stir-fried gai lan

Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce and Sizzled Garlic

20 min · 140 kcal · 1 g proteinContains: Gluten, Peanuts, Soybeans, Sesame, MolluscsLow sugarsDairy-free
Chinese
A bowl of thick, glossy golden sweetcorn soup with yellow egg ribbons, small pieces of chicken and sliced spring onion.Egg drop soup · Corn egg drop

Corn Egg Drop Soup with Chicken

40 min · 87 kcal · 4 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Soybeans, Celery
Chinese
A stack of thin golden sesame brittle squares on a black plate.Brittle · Sesame

Crisp Toasted Sesame Brittle Squares

20 min · 124 kcal · 3 g proteinContains: Tree nuts, SesameDairy-freeVegetarian
Chinese
Golden fried spring rolls arranged on a plate with a small bowl of sweet chilli sauce for dipping.Spring rolls · Chicken

Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls with Shiitake and Cabbage

50 min · 365 kcal · 14 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, Sesame, SulphitesSource of protein
Chinese
Golden fried prawn spring rolls arranged on a plate with a small bowl of sweet chilli sauce for dipping.Spring rolls · Shrimp

Crispy Prawn Spring Rolls with Shiitake and Cabbage

50 min · 354 kcal · 12 g proteinContains: Gluten, Crustaceans, Soybeans, Sesame, SulphitesSource of proteinLow saturated fat
Chinese
Crisp golden spring rolls on a dark plate, one cut to show the vegetable filling, with a bowl of red chilli dip and a herb sprig.Spring rolls

Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli Dip

1 h 10 min · 296 kcal · 4 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, Sesame, SulphitesVegetarian
Chinese
Golden potato, aubergine and green pepper pieces coated in a glossy brown sauce.Di san xian

Di San Xian (Stir-Fried Potato, Aubergine and Green Pepper)

50 min · 319 kcal · 5 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, MolluscsLow saturated fatLow sugarsSource of fibreDairy-free
Chinese
Chow mein with strips of browned chicken and spring onions in a black bowl on dark marble.Chow mein · Chicken

Chicken Chow Mein with Bean Sprouts and Cabbage

15 min · 343 kcal · 13 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Peanuts, Soybeans, Sesame, MolluscsSource of protein
Chinese
A plate of golden fried rice with pieces of egg, green peas, diced carrot and chicken.Fried rice

Chicken Fried Rice with Egg, Peas and Carrot

40 min · 566 kcal · 35 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Soybeans, SesameHigh proteinLow saturated fatLow sugars
Chinese
Chow mein noodles topped with sliced chicken, pak choi, carrot, bean sprouts and spring onions on a black plate on dark slate.Chow mein

Crispy Chow Mein with Chicken and Vegetables

15 min · 343 kcal · 13 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Peanuts, Soybeans, Celery, Sesame, MolluscsSource of protein
Chinese (Cantonese)
Golden-brown patterned mooncakes with a glossy egg-washed surface, one cut into quarters showing a smooth lotus paste filling.Mooncake

Baked Mooncakes with Lotus Seed Paste

1 h 5 min · 385 kcal · 9 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, MilkVegetarian
Chinese
Golden-brown patterned mooncakes with a glossy egg-washed surface, cut into wedges revealing a dark red bean filling.Mooncake · Red bean

Baked Mooncakes with Sweet Red Bean Paste

1 h 5 min · 385 kcal · 9 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, MilkVegetarian
Chinese
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with beef, bean sprouts and spring onions on a black plate on dark slate.Beef chow fun

Beef Chow Fun (Wok-Fried Rice Noodles with Beef)

20 min · 1222 kcal · 42 g proteinContains: Gluten, Peanuts, Soybeans, Sesame, MolluscsSource of protein
Chinese (Cantonese)
White tangyuan dumplings in ginger syrup, one bitten to show a black sesame centre.Tangyuan

Tangyuan: Black Sesame Rice Dumplings in Ginger Syrup

1 h 25 min · 344 kcal · 4 g proteinContains: Milk, SesameLow saltVegetarian
Chinese
Soft scrambled egg folded through stir-fried tomato wedges, scattered with spring onion.Stir-fried tomato and scrambled eggs

Stir-Fried Tomato and Scrambled Eggs

20 min · 355 kcal · 15 g proteinContains: Eggs, SesameSource of proteinLow sugarsDairy-freeVegetarian
Chinese
Glossy sautéed baby pak choi halves with garlic on a matte dark plate.Pak choi · Sautéed

Sautéed Baby Pak Choi with Garlic

20 min · 59 kcal · 2 g proteinNo major allergensLow saturated fatLow sugarsSource of fibreDairy-freeVegetarianVegan
Chinese
A wok of golden fried tofu pieces tossed with green pepper, carrot and bamboo shoots in a glossy dark sauce.Home-style tofu

Sichuan Home-Style Tofu with Peppers and Bamboo Shoots

55 min · 257 kcal · 19 g proteinContains: Gluten, SoybeansHigh proteinDairy-freeVegetarianVegan
Chinese
A bowl of smooth white rice congee topped with sliced spring onions, crispy shallots and drops of soy sauce.Congee

Silky Rice Congee with Ginger, Crispy Shallots and Spring Onion

1 h 25 min · 272 kcal · 5 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, Celery, SesameLow saturated fatLow sugarsDairy-free
Chinese
Pleated crescent dumplings with crisp golden bases on a dark plate, with a small bowl of soy dipping sauce and ginger matchsticks.Potstickers · Beef & cabbage

Pan-Fried Beef and Cabbage Dumplings with Ginger Dipping Sauce

1 h 45 min · 542 kcal · 24 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, Sesame, SulphitesSource of protein
Chinese
Lo mein noodles with chicken, pak choi, mangetout and carrot on a black plate on dark slate.Lo mein

Chicken Lo Mein with Pak Choi and Shiitake

37 min · 552 kcal · 38 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Soybeans, Celery, Sesame, MolluscsHigh proteinLow saturated fatLow sugars
Chinese
A white cup of Hong Kong milk tea on a saucer beside a dark teapot.Hong Kong-style milk tea

Hong Kong Milk Tea with Evaporated Milk

30 min · 40 kcal · 2 g proteinContains: MilkLow energyLow fatLow sugarsLow saltVegetarianCaffeine
Hong Kong
A dark bowl of clear golden broth with soft yellow egg ribbons, scattered with sliced spring onion and white pepper.Egg drop soup

Egg Drop Soup with Ginger and Spring Onion

40 min · 87 kcal · 7 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Soybeans, CelerySource of proteinLow sugarsDairy-free
Chinese
A flaky golden scallion pancake cut into wedges on a dark plate, with a bowl of dark dipping sauce.Cong you bing

Flaky Cong You Bing Chinese Scallion Pancakes

55 min · 352 kcal · 7 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, Sesame, SulphitesLow sugarsDairy-freeVegetarianVegan
Chinese
A pile of crisp golden squid rings tossed with red chilli and spring onion, with a lime wedge.Salt and pepper squid

Crisp Salt and Pepper Squid with Chilli, Garlic and Spring Onion

40 min · 326 kcal · 25 g proteinContains: Gluten, MolluscsHigh proteinLow saturated fatSugar-free
Chinese (Cantonese)
Four golden egg tarts with glossy yellow custard on a dark plate.Egg tart

Daan Tat: Hong Kong Egg Tarts with Flaky Pastry

1 h · 229 kcal · 4 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, MilkVegetarian
Hong Kong
A pan of glossy glazed tofu pieces with carrots, mangetout and pak choi in a dark ginger sauce, scattered with sesame seeds.Tofu stir-fry

Tofu stir-fry

20 min · 215 kcal · 11 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, Celery, Sesame, Sulphites, MolluscsHigh proteinLow saturated fatLow sugarsSource of fibreDairy-free
Chinese
Wedges of dark amber century egg on a plate, dressed with soy and topped with red chilli and spring onion.Century eggs

Century Eggs with Chilli-Soy Dressing (Pidan)

5 min · 252 kcal · 8 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Soybeans, Sesame, SulphitesSource of proteinDairy-freeVegetarian
Chinese
Chow mein with sliced beef and broccoli on a black plate on dark slate.Chow mein · Beef

Beef and Broccoli Chow Mein

40 min · 522 kcal · 30 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Soybeans, MolluscsHigh proteinLow sugars
Chinese
Lo mein with sliced beef and pak choi in a black bowl on dark slate.Lo mein · Beef

Beef Lo Mein with Pak Choi

37 min · 553 kcal · 33 g proteinContains: Gluten, Eggs, Soybeans, Sesame, MolluscsHigh proteinLow saturated fatLow sugars
Chinese
Wide hand-pulled noodles topped with chilli flakes, spring onions and pak choi in a black bowl on dark slate.Biang biang noodles

Biang Biang Noodles with Sizzling Chilli Oil

30 min · 355 kcal · 9 g proteinContains: Gluten, Soybeans, SulphitesLow saturated fatSugar-freeDairy-freeVegetarianVegan
Chinese (Shaanxi)