Soy Chicken or 豉油雞 (chǐ yóu jī) is a classic Cantonese dish known for its glossy brown skin, tender meat, and deeply savoury soy-based flavour. Despite its simple appearance, it’s a dish that relies on balance: not too salty, not…
Sweet and Sour Pork (糖醋咕嚕肉)
Sweet and Sour Pork (糖醋咕嚕肉, táng cù gū lū ròu) is one of the most recognizable Cantonese dishes both in and outside of China. It originated in Guangdong province as a homestyle dish using pork fried to crisp and tossed…
Beef Chow Fun (乾炒牛河)
Beef Chow Fun (乾炒牛河 gān chǎo niú hé) is a classic Cantonese stir-fried noodle dish. It features tender slices of beef stir-fried with wide rice noodles (河粉 hé fěn), onions, and bean sprouts, all coated in a savoury soy-based sauce…
Wonton Soup (雲吞湯)
Wonton soup (雲吞湯, Yúntūn Tāng) is a Cantonese comfort food classic, known for its thin and silky wrappers, flavourful fillings, and a fragrant and soothing broth. Cantonese-style wontons are commonly served with prawn and pork fillings in a clear broth…
Potstickers (鍋貼)
Potstickers (鍋貼 Guōtiē) are a beloved street food and family favourite found across China. They are typically made with a wheat flour dough and filled with savoury minced meat and vegetables. They combine the best of both worlds: the juicy…
Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)
Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐, Má Pó Dòu Fǔ) is one of Sichuan cuisine’s most famous and beloved dishes. The dish originated in Chengdu in the Sichuan Province, is known for its perfect balance of numbing spice (麻, má), heat (辣, là),…
