8 Delicious Chinese Recipes That Taste Way Better Than A Takeaway

Steamed fish

Chef Ken Hom’s Cantonese-style steamed fish is perfect for a light and easy main course, packed with flavour. You can use whatever kind of white fish you like, and for the garnish you'll only need a few store-cupboard ingredients.

Poached pork jiaozi dumplings

If you're up for the challenge, you can make the dough yourself, though shop-bought wrappers will do.

Cantonese-style roast duck

This recipe will serve between five and ten people depending on how big your bird is, and whether you're serving it as a starter or main.

Chinese sweet sticky ribs

If there's one meat that Chinese cuisine does exceptionally well, it's pork, one of the most consumed proteins in the country.

Shredded duck spring rolls

These shredded duck spring rolls are sublime dipped in sweet and sour sauce. For a fuss-free approach, they can also be cooked in an air-fryer.

Cheat’s dan dan noodles

Frying the sausage and five-spice until crisp is a cheat’s way of emulating the traditional Sichuan peppercorn-spiced pork.

Chicken chow mein

You can cook it at home for a simple dinner using this classic recipe by legendary Chinese chef Ken Hom. Just remember to slurp the noodles whole, as is the tradition!

Sichuan prawns in chilli sauce

In Chinese, the word for prawns is 'ha'. Because of the word's similarity to laughter, they're associated with happiness.

Hoisin chicken lettuce cups

If duck isn't your thing, then lucky chicken is a perfect alternative. Lettuce cups are a popular appetiser at many Chinese restaurants for a reason.

Egg fried rice

This recipe is an excellent starting point, but you can make it your own with your favourite vegetables and proteins to create your own house special.

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