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9 Delicious Chinese Recipes That Taste Way Better Than A Takeaway

Crispy wontons

With a silky, savoury prawn filling and a crispy wrapper, they're perfectly balanced, mouth-watering morsels that will work wonderfully as a side dish or pre-dinner snack.

Hainanese chicken rice

Cookbook author Suzie Lee’s version of Hainanese chicken is a simple yet luscious dish that's perfect for a family gathering.

Chinese sweet sticky ribs

If there's one meat that Chinese cuisine does exceptionally well, it's pork, one of the most consumed proteins in the country.

Shredded duck spring rolls

These shredded duck spring rolls are sublime dipped in sweet and sour sauce. For a fuss-free approach, they can also be cooked in an air-fryer.

Cheat’s dan dan noodles

Frying the sausage and five-spice until crisp is a cheat’s way of emulating the traditional Sichuan peppercorn-spiced pork.

Chicken chow mein

When we think of noodles, this classic takeaway dish might come to mind. Who doesn’t love a good chow mein? You can cook it at home for a simple dinner using this classic recipe by legendary Chinese chef Ken Hom.

Sichuan prawns in chilli sauce

In Chinese, the word for prawns is 'ha'. Because of the word's similarity to laughter, they're associated with happiness. On the table in under half an hour, this recipe is sure to bring you joy.

Sweet and sour prawns

The dish packs a punch but is wonderfully quick and easy, and made with ingredients that are easily available.

Kung Pao roasted broccoli

This easy vegetable dish packs a real flavour punch. The roasted broccoli florets absorb the Sichuan sauce perfectly in this modern Chinese-American recipe.