Chinese

Sticky rice pearl meatballs

Seasoned ground pork is formed into balls, rolled in soaked sticky rice and steamed until the rice grains puff. Chinese pearl meatballs make a delicious and filling snack.

Cook time: 30

Servings: 24 balls

Wontons in Sichuan chili oil

Boiled pork dumplings served with a fiery red chili sauce inspired by Din Tai Fung's spicy wonton.

Cook time: 30

Servings: 6 people

Chinese egg cakes

Sponge-y and light with a whiff of lemon, these small cakes are lovely with tea. They are so easy to make because there is no need to separate the egg yolks from the whites.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 30 small cakes

Cucumber and wood ears salad

Spicy, salty, sour and sweet, enjoy this wood ears and cucumber salad as a side dish or a starter course.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 4 people

The heat of black pepper, bird’s eye chilies and ginger are balanced by the sweetness of plum sauce. Sichuan peppercorns give the shrimps a tingling sensation in the mouth and a subtle citrusy flavor.

Cook time: 7

Servings: 3 people