Fast & Fresh Chinese Recipes

For a more surprising lo mein, use brussels sprouts instead of the typical bok choy or cabbage.

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts and Shiitake Lo Mein

Here, instead of deep-frying the shrimp, we’ve added puffed rice (less fat, but still crunchy). Need to feed more people? You can stretch this dish by adding any Asian-style slaw.

Recipe: Chili Shrimp

Cut the long beans for easy serving, or keep them whole to symbolize longevity.

Recipe: Chinese Long Beans with XO Sauce

Long, slender clamshell mushrooms have a great creamy texture, but if you can’t find them, use small cremini or chanterelles.

Recipe: New York Steak with Clamshell Mushrooms

This cocktail makes for an instant hit at a Chinese New Year celebration. Skip the rum, and you’ve got a good virgin option.

Recipe: Shanghai Buck Cocktail

These are great little appetizers, often called dim sum, but they could work as an entree if served over rice or noodles with steamed vegetables.

Recipe: Chinese Scallops

The sauce is the flavorful part of this side dish. It’s great on bok choy but would also be good with stir-fried mixed vegetables.

Recipes: Pan-Steamed Asian Greens with Shiitake Sauce

The fresh and crunchy texture of this slaw wins high marks. We served it with pork, but it would work with any Asian-themed party menu.

Recipe: Asian Peanut Slaw with Pork

This Asian-inspired hot pot is a comforting and flavorful meal in itself.

Recipe: Chinese Pork and Asparagus Soup

Often called Kai-lan, and very similar to rapini or broccoli rabe but more subtle in flavor, Chinese broccoli is fantastic served simply with just a drizzle of soy sauce.

Recipe: Chinese Broccoli