Chinese recipes for American home kitchens
Pick a dish first: Kung Pao, Mapo Tofu, tomato egg, red-braised pork. Each recipe gives U.S. measurements, smart swaps, and the seasonings to stock.
Current focus
Two high-intent paths for this week: one dish that teaches the Sichuan pantry, and one category that helps people shop before they cook.
Recipe track
Teach users what doubanjiang does, why gochujang is not the right swap, and which pantry items make the dish work.
Traffic path
Short video and Pinterest pin lead to the pantry guide, then the recipe and curated product picks.
Category track
Help users choose a broth style, buy only the first essential items, and understand sauce station basics.
Traffic path
Short video and Pinterest pin lead to the hot pot guide, then the buying guide and curated product picks.
Community cooks
We are collecting home-cook videos for Mapo Tofu, Hot Pot, and other Chinese recipes. Selected submissions may be featured on the site with your permission.
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Popular recipes
Six high-signal starting points from the 10-dish starter collection.
Gong Bao Ji Ding
Tender chicken, roasted peanuts, and a glossy sweet-savory chili sauce adapted for a U.S. home kitchen.
Ma Po Dou Fu
Silky tofu in a deeply savory doubanjiang sauce with ground pork and a tingly Sichuan peppercorn finish.
Hong Shao Rou
A glossy, slow-simmered pork belly dish with soy sauce, aromatics, and caramel-like sweetness.
Fan Qie Chao Dan
A soft, saucy, everyday Chinese dish with scrambled eggs and ripe tomatoes.
Garlic Sauce Eggplant
Garlic Sauce Eggplant with tender eggplant in a garlic, ginger, chili, sweet, and sour Sichuan sauce.
Qing Jiao Tu Dou Si
Crisp-tender potato matchsticks quickly stir-fried with green pepper and a clean savory finish.
Hot pot guide
A new guide to Chinese hot pot styles: light and clear, spicy Sichuan mala, and bright sour soup.
MildLight Hot PotA clean, beginner-friendly hot pot style built around broth clarity, fresh ingredients, and dipping sauces.HotSpicy Sichuan Hot PotThe bold hot pot style many people think of first: red broth, dried chilies, tingly peppercorn, beef, tofu skin, lotus root, and deep mala aroma.
MediumSour Soup Hot PotA bright hot pot style built around tangy golden broth, pickled greens, tomato, fish slices, tender beef, tofu, and noodles.Pantry help
Short buying guides for the sauces, pastes, and spices that make each dish taste right.
Updates
We send practical updates for Chinese home cooking: new dishes, ingredient guides, and buying notes worth keeping.
