Stew has so much going for it – it’s perfect for less tender, more inexpensive cuts of meat, combining the ingredients in one pot means less washing up, and you can leave the kitchen while the stew simmers on the stovetop. From classic Irish Stew to Spanish Cocidos, it seems every cuisine has at least one signature dish featuring meat, fish or poultry that has been paired with vegetables and simmered for hours over a stove. And of course, China is known for its red-cooked stews and braised dishes.
Here are a number of my favorite Chinese and Asian-inspired stew recipes. I've begun with more authentic Chinese red cooked stews with chicken and pork, then moved on to stews enlivened with Chinese seasonings or ingredients. Finally, a few traditional stew recipes from other Asian cuisines. Feel free to play with the recipes and incorporate other ingredients as desired.
Here are a number of my favorite Chinese and Asian-inspired stew recipes. I've begun with more authentic Chinese red cooked stews with chicken and pork, then moved on to stews enlivened with Chinese seasonings or ingredients. Finally, a few traditional stew recipes from other Asian cuisines. Feel free to play with the recipes and incorporate other ingredients as desired.
1. Spicy Soy Sauce Chicken
Rhonda Parkinson
Looking for a different way to cook a whole chicken? Chinese spices such as star anise lend flavor to a soy sauce-based stewing liquid in this Chinese stew recipe.
2. Red Cooked Pork With Beer
Created by Chef Martin Yan. Reprinted with permission of TeamWorks Media
Marinated chunks of pork and root vegetables are simmered in a braising liquid that includes Tsingtao lager and hoisin sauce.
More Red Cooking Recipes
More Red Cooking Recipes
3. Beef With Chestnut Stew
Rhonda Parkinson
Beef, bok choy and water chestnuts are simmered in a broth seasoned with hoisin sauce and tomato paste. This recipe has been reader-rated at 5 out of 5 stars.
