American Chinese and Chinese American Recipes

Almond Chicken Ding

Chinese American · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Almond Chicken Ding recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Beef Teriyaki Sticks

Chinese American Takeout · Skewers · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes plus marinating

Beef Teriyaki Sticks recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Beef with Bean Curd

American Chinese / Cantonese · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

Beef with Bean Curd recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Black Pepper Chicken, Beef, or Seafood

Chinese American / Cantonese · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Black Pepper Chicken, Beef, or Seafood recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Boneless Spare Ribs

American Chinese / Cantonese Roast Meat · Roast pork · Serves 3–4 · 1 hour plus marinating

Boneless Spare Ribs recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Broccoli Stir-Fry with Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp

American Chinese · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Broccoli Stir-Fry with Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Cashew Chicken or Shrimp

American Chinese · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Cashew Chicken or Shrimp recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chicken Teriyaki Skewers

Chinese American Takeout · Skewers · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes plus marinating

Chicken Teriyaki Skewers recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chinese BBQ Spare Ribs

American Chinese / Cantonese · Roast meat · Serves 3–4 · 1 hour plus marinating

Chinese BBQ Spare Ribs recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chinese Chicken Salad

American Chinese / Chinese American · Salad · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Chinese Chicken Salad recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chinese Fried Chicken Wings

American Chinese · Fried appetizer · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

Chinese Fried Chicken Wings recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chinese Hot Mustard

Chinese American Condiment · Condiment · Makes about 1/2 cup · 10 minutes

Chinese Hot Mustard recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chinese Restaurant Brown Sauce

Chinese American Sauce · Sauce · Makes about 2 cups · 15 minutes

Chinese Restaurant Brown Sauce recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chinese Restaurant Chow Mein

American Chinese / Cantonese · Noodle or vegetable dish · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Chinese Restaurant Chow Mein recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chinese Restaurant Duck Sauce

Chinese American Condiment · Condiment · Makes about 1 cup · 10 minutes

Chinese Restaurant Duck Sauce recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chinese Restaurant French Fries

American Chinese Side · Side dish · Serves 2–3 · 30 minutes

Chinese Restaurant French Fries recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chinese Restaurant Hamburger

American Chinese Side · Side dish · Makes 4 · 30 minutes

Chinese Restaurant Hamburger recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chinese Restaurant Meatballs

American Chinese / Soup and Specials · Meatball dish · Makes 16 · 40 minutes

Chinese Restaurant Meatballs recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chinese Restaurant Vegetable Soup

American Chinese · Soup · Serves 3–4 · 25 minutes

Chinese Restaurant Vegetable Soup recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chop Suey

Chinese American · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Chop Suey recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Chow Mei Fun

Chinese American / Cantonese Diaspora · Rice vermicelli dish · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Chow Mei Fun recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Crab Rangoon

American Chinese · American Chinese · Makes 24 · 40 minutes

A crab rangoon recipe with cream cheese, crab or imitation crab, wonton wrappers, and American Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Curry Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp

American Chinese / Cantonese · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

Curry Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Dragon and Phoenix

Chinese American House Special · Combination entree · Serves 4 · 45 minutes

Dragon and Phoenix recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Egg Drop Soup

American Chinese / Cantonese · Soup · Serves 3–4 · 15 minutes

Egg Drop Soup recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Egg Foo Young

American Chinese · American Chinese · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

An egg foo young recipe with eggs, vegetables, optional roast meat or shrimp, brown gravy, and American Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Egg Foo Young Gravy

Chinese American Sauce · Sauce · Makes about 2 cups · 15 minutes

Egg Foo Young Gravy recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Egg Rolls and Spring Rolls

American Chinese / Dim Sum · Fried appetizer · Makes 12 · 1 hour

Egg Rolls and Spring Rolls recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Fried Wontons

American Chinese · Fried appetizer · Makes 24 · 40 minutes

Fried Wontons recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

General Tso's Chicken

American Chinese · American Chinese · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

A General Tso's chicken recipe with fried chicken, sweet-spicy sauce, and American Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Happy Family

American Chinese · House special · Serves 4 · 35 minutes

Happy Family recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Lemon Chicken

American Chinese · Takeout-style · Serves 3–4 · 40 minutes

Lemon Chicken recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Lo Mein with Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, Roast Pork, or Vegetables

American Chinese · Noodle dish · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Lo Mein with Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, Roast Pork, or Vegetables recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Mixed Vegetables with Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, or Tofu

American Chinese · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Mixed Vegetables with Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, or Tofu recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Mongolian Beef, Pork, or Chicken

American Chinese · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Mongolian Beef, Pork, or Chicken recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Moo Goo Gai Pan

American Chinese / Cantonese · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Moo Goo Gai Pan recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Orange Chicken or Orange Beef

American Chinese · Takeout-style · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

Orange Chicken or Orange Beef recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Peking Spare Ribs

American Chinese / Cantonese · Pork dish · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

Peking Spare Ribs recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Pepper Steak

American Chinese · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Pepper Steak recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Pineapple Chicken

American Chinese · Takeout-style · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

Pineapple Chicken recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Pork Chop Peking Style

American Chinese / Cantonese · Pork dish · Serves 3–4 · 40 minutes

Pork Chop Peking Style recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Pu Pu Platter

Chinese American Takeout · Appetizer platter · Serves 4–6 · Assembly plus frying

Pu Pu Platter recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Satay Chicken

Chinese Diaspora / Takeout · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

Satay Chicken recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Seafood Delight

Chinese American / Cantonese · Seafood dish · Serves 4 · 35 minutes

Seafood Delight recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Sesame Chicken

American Chinese · Takeout-style · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

Sesame Chicken recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Shrimp Toast

American Chinese / Cantonese-inspired · Fried appetizer · Makes 12 · 40 minutes

Shrimp Toast recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

American Chinese / Cantonese · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Shrimp with Lobster Sauce recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Snow Peas with Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp

American Chinese / Cantonese · Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 25 minutes

Snow Peas with Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Spare Rib Tips with Black Bean Sauce

American Chinese / Cantonese · Pork dish · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

Spare Rib Tips with Black Bean Sauce recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Sweet and Sour Chicken, Pork, or Shrimp

American Chinese · Takeout-style · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

Sweet and Sour Chicken, Pork, or Shrimp recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Takeout Fried Rice

American Chinese · Rice dish · Serves 3–4 · 25 minutes

Takeout Fried Rice recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

War Su Gai / Almond Boneless Chicken

Regional Chinese American · Fried chicken dish · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

War Su Gai / Almond Boneless Chicken recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.