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16 recipes

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Peking Duck

Chinese (Northern)
10/10

Lacquered roast duck with pancakes, scallions, and hoisin — Beijing's masterpiece.

Duck Grilled & Roasted OVEN
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Xiao Long Bao (小笼包) — Soup Dumplings

Chinese (Northern)
10/10

Delicate steamed dumplings filled with pork and rich, hot soup sealed inside — Shanghai's greatest contribution to dumpling-kind.

Pork Dumpling STOVETOP
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Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)

Chinese (Northern)
9/10

Boiled or pan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings — China's most beloved food.

Pork Dumpling STOVETOP
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Jiaozi (饺子) — Pork and Chive Dumplings

Chinese (Northern)
9/10

Crescent-shaped boiled or pan-fried dumplings with a juicy pork and Chinese chive filling.

Pork Dumpling STOVETOP

Beijing Zhajiang Noodles (炸酱面)

Chinese (Northern)
8/10

Thick wheat noodles topped with a savory fermented soybean paste sauce with ground pork and julienned cucumber.

Pork Pasta & Noodle STOVETOP
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Egg Fried Rice (蛋炒饭)

Chinese (Northern)
8/10

Day-old rice wok-fried with eggs, scallions, and soy sauce until each grain is separate and lightly charred.

Eggs Rice Dish STOVETOP
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Lamb Cumin Stir-Fry (孜然羊肉)

Chinese (Northern)
8/10

Thinly sliced lamb wok-fried with cumin seeds, dried chilies, and onions — a Xinjiang-influenced Northern classic.

Lamb Stir-Fry & Sauté STOVETOP
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Lamb Hot Pot (Beijing)

Chinese (Northern)
8/10

Thinly sliced lamb swished in boiling broth with dipping sauces.

Lamb Stew & Braise STOVETOP
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Rou Jia Mo (Chinese Hamburger)

Chinese (Northern)
8/10

Braised pork belly stuffed in crispy flatbread — Xi'an street food.

Pork Sandwich & Wrap HYBRID
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Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)

Chinese (Northern)
8/10

Flaky, layered flatbread with scallions — addictive street food.

Vegetarian Street Food STOVETOP Vegan
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Scallion Pancakes (葱油饼)

Chinese (Northern)
8/10

Flaky, crispy pan-fried flatbread layered with scallions and sesame oil.

Vegetarian Small Plate & Appetizer STOVETOP Vegan
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Tomato Egg Stir-Fry (Fan Qie Chao Dan)

Chinese (Northern)
8/10

Scrambled eggs with tomatoes — the most common Chinese home-cooked dish.

Eggs Stir-Fry & Sauté STOVETOP G
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Tomato Egg Stir-Fry (番茄炒蛋)

Chinese (Northern)
8/10

Fluffy scrambled eggs with sweet-tart tomato sauce — the quintessential Chinese home-cooking dish.

Eggs Stir-Fry & Sauté STOVETOP G
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Zhajiangmian (Beijing Noodles)

Chinese (Northern)
8/10

Thick wheat noodles with savory fermented soybean paste sauce and fresh vegetables.

Pork Pasta & Noodle STOVETOP
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Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣汤)

Chinese (Northern)
7/10

A thick, peppery soup with tofu, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and egg ribbons in a vinegar-spiked broth.

Tofu Soup STOVETOP Vegan G

Mongolian Beef

Chinese (Northern)
7/10

Crispy-coated beef strips in sweet soy-ginger sauce with scallions.

Beef Stir-Fry & Sauté STOVETOP