1. Basic Fried Rice
Rhonda Parkinson
This is a basic recipe for fried rice that you can add to as desired.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Egg Fried Rice
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2. Potstickers
Tasty potstickers are the easiest Chinese dumpling to make. This recipe has been reader-rated at 5 out of 5 stars and includes an easy dipping sauce.
3. Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein With Oyster Sauce
An easy variation of the popular restaurant recipe beef lo mein, made with Ramen noodles.
4. Sweet and Sour Pork Chops
Pork chops are paired with stir-fried vegetables in a flavorful sauce in this sweet and sour pork recipe from Jaden Hair.
5. Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao chicken is often served during the Chinese New Year season. This stir-fry recipe has a little less heat than what is found in many restaurant versions of Kung Pao Chicken, making it easier to pair with wine, beer, or spirits. It includes a nutritional breakdown.
6. Easy Pineapple Fried Rice
Canned pineapple chunks and cooked shrimp give this dish the flavor of classical pineapple fried rice without the work.
7. Moo Shu Pork (Video)
Rhonda Parkinson
This easy variation by Gretchen Siegchrist replaces the lily buds and with healthy bok choy and mung bean sprouts.
8. Szechuan Chicken
This spicy Szechuan chicken recipe gets its heat from Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper and crushed chilies. Parboiling or "oil poaching" the chicken in hot oil helps make it extra tender.
9. Szechuan Noodles
Cold noodles are topped with a tart dressing made with balsamic vinegar and hot chili oil (available in Asian markets).
10. Stir-fry Beef With Three Vegetables
The Chinese believe three is a lucky number.
11. Moo Shu Chicken Wraps
This is a variation on the classic dish Moo Shu Pork, using chicken breasts and flour tortillas. Leftovers taste great reheated for lunch the next day.
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