How to make delicious Chinese food at home

Barbecued Pork

Barbecued Pork is a special pork dish that is absolutely packed with flavor because it is first marinated in a large amount of seasonings and spices. When cooked, the meat will take on an attractive dark amber color (due to the marinade), while the interior will remain juicy and "sparkling".

Unlike some other Chinese pork dishes, barbecue pork is processed in a way that adds a delicate depth to its flavor, accentuating his sweet, salty and spice notes.

You can savor barbecued pork in a variety of ways, eating it with rice or sautéed vegetables, wrapping it up in buns or other dumplings, and using it as a topping for noodle soups.

They all taste great, so you should give them a try.

2. An ancient Chinese dessert: mooncakes

The next nominee on this list is the traditional mid-autumn Chinese dessert. This pastry has been around since long ago during the Shang Dynasty, and then gradually became a must-have for Mid-Autumn feasts.

This iconic dessert of Asian cuisine is called a "mooncake" for a number of reasons, one of which is the shape of the dessert and its savory egg yolk filling. While the traditional filling was just mung beans and salted egg yolk, these days, you can have more options.

Modern mooncakes have fillings ranging from sweet ones like red bean paste, nuts, lotus seeds and dried fruits to savory ones like gingko, meat floss and ham. Whichever type you prefer, you should prepare some good tea to go with it.

3. Scallion Pancakes

If you want a light and quick Chinese breakfast, you should go for these Chinese scallion pancakes. These scallion pancakes are usually sold on the streets of China so you can get them easily.

Don't dip the pancakes in syrup; they're tasty treats, so you're better off eating them as is. It's so delightful to bite into their crispy crust and have the slightly spicy onion flavor hit your nose!

4. Spicy Crayfish

You've probably seen this dish somewhere online, so don't hesitate to try it! To describe the flavor of crawfish, I would say it's chewy and delicious. The flavor will remind you of shrimp and crab, but it will be sweeter and meatier.

Prepare this meal by balancing the flavors with a hot sauce (heavy or light, depending on your preference) and sweet vegetables like corn. If the spice is a bit much, don't forget that China also offers a wide variety of delightful beverages that you can enjoy while you're there!

To eat, peel the red shell off the crawfish, dip it in the sauce, and chew slowly, feeling the spicy and sweet flavors spread across your tongue. Is that enough to convince you to try this dish?

5. Shanghai Steamed Hairy Crab (Qingzheng Hairy Crab)

Steamed crabs sound ordinary and nothing special, so what makes these hairy crabs stand out? It's no coincidence. The uniqueness lies in the fact that it's hard to find these crabs outside of China's Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions.

The peak season for these freshwater crabs is September of each year, and they are usually served in luxury restaurants, not street food stalls.

These furry crabs with golden claws have an incredibly creamy and buttery flavor, and the meat is much sweeter compared to regular fish