Dish-Type Recipe Index

Stir-fries and wok dishes

These recipes are grouped as stir-fries and wok dishes because their ingredients, cooking method, or restaurant-menu role fit this dish family.

About stir-fries and wok dishes

Wok dishes, brown-sauce dishes, garlic sauce, black bean sauce, kung pao, chow mein, and mixed-vegetable dishes.

Recipes in this section: 61.

Stir-fries and wok dishes

Almond Chicken Ding

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

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

Ants Climbing a Tree

Sichuan · Serves 2–3 · 30 minutes

A Sichuan ants climbing a tree recipe with glass noodles, minced pork or mushrooms, doubanjiang, and aromatics.

Bean Curd with Chinese Mushrooms

Tofu dish · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

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

Beef with Bean Curd

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

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

Beef with Chinese Broccoli

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

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

Beef with Oyster Sauce

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 25 minutes

Beef with Oyster Sauce recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Beef with Scallion

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 25 minutes

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

Beef with Tomato

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

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

Bitter Melon Stir-Fry

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Bitter Melon Stir-Fry recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Black Bean Sauce Stir-Fry

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Black Bean Sauce Stir-Fry recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Black Pepper Chicken, Beef, or Seafood

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

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

Braised Wheat Gluten with Mushrooms

Vegetarian · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

Braised Wheat Gluten with Mushrooms recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Cashew Chicken or Shrimp

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

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

Char Kway Teow

Malaysian Chinese · Serves 2 · 30 minutes

A Malaysian Chinese char kway teow recipe with flat rice noodles, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, Chinese sausage, and wok technique.

Chili Paneer

Indo-Chinese · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

An Indo-Chinese chili paneer recipe with paneer, peppers, onions, soy sauce, vinegar, chile sauce, and dry/gravy options.

Chinese Cabbage with Dried Shrimp

Vegetable dish · Serves 3–4 · 25 minutes

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

Chop Suey

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

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

Choy Sum with Oyster Sauce

Vegetable dish · Serves 2–3 · 15 minutes

Choy Sum with Oyster Sauce recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Conch and Scallop Stir-Fry

Seafood dish · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Conch and Scallop Stir-Fry recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Curry Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

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

Di San Xian

Dongbei · Serves 3–4 · 40 minutes

Di San Xian recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Dragon and Phoenix

Combination entree · Serves 4 · 45 minutes

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

Frog with Foo Chow Sauce

Seafood and meat dish · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

Frog with Foo Chow Sauce recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce

Cantonese · Serves 2–3 · 15 minutes

Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Garlic Sauce Stir-Fry

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Garlic Sauce Stir-Fry recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Gobi Manchurian

Indo-Chinese · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

An Indo-Chinese gobi Manchurian recipe with cauliflower, soy-garlic-chile sauce, dry or gravy format, and menu-literacy notes.

Guizhou Siwawa

Guizhou · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

Guizhou Siwawa recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Happy Family

House special · Serves 4 · 35 minutes

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

Hunan Pickled Long Beans with Pork

Hunan · Serves 3–4 · 25 minutes

A Hunan pickled long beans with pork recipe using sour beans, minced pork, chiles, garlic, and rice-friendly seasoning.

Hunan Smoked Pork with Peppers

Hunan · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

A Hunan smoked pork with peppers recipe using bacon or smoked pork, chiles, garlic, fermented black beans, and menu-literacy notes.

Hunan-Style Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

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

Indonesian Chinese Bakmi Goreng

Indonesian Chinese · Serves 2–3 · 30 minutes

Indonesian Chinese Bakmi Goreng recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Indonesian Chinese Cap Cai

Indonesian Chinese · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Indonesian Chinese Cap Cai recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Kung Pao Chicken

Sichuan · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

A kung pao chicken recipe with chiles, peanuts, Sichuan peppercorn, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and menu-literacy notes.

Malaysian Laksa

Malaysian / Peranakan-inspired · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

A Malaysian laksa recipe with coconut curry broth, rice noodles, shrimp or chicken, herbs, and menu-literacy notes.

Mei Cai Kou Rou

Hakka · Serves 4 · 2 hours

Mei Cai Kou Rou recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Mock Duck with Vegetables

Vegetarian dish · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Mock Duck with Vegetables recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Mongolian Beef, Pork, or Chicken

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

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

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

Moo Shu Pork

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 40 minutes

Moo Shu Pork recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Pepper Steak

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

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

Pork with Bamboo Shoots

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Pork with Bamboo Shoots recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Satay Chicken

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

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

Sauteed Spinach with Garlic

Vegetable dish · Serves 2–3 · 15 minutes

Sauteed Spinach with Garlic recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Shrimp with Green Peas

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 25 minutes

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

Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

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

Shrimp with Soft Egg

Egg dish · Serves 2–3 · 20 minutes

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

Sichuan-Style Beef Stir-Fry

Stir-fry · Serves 3–4 · 30 minutes

Sichuan-Style Beef Stir-Fry recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Sizzling Rice with Seafood

Sizzling dish · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

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

Snow Peas with Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp

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

Pork dish · Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

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

Taiwanese Dan Bing

Taiwanese · Makes 4 · 25 minutes

Taiwanese Dan Bing recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Twice-Cooked Pork

Sichuan · Serves 3–4 · 50 minutes

A Sichuan twice-cooked pork recipe with pork belly, leeks, doubanjiang, sweet bean sauce, and menu-literacy notes.

Wet Chow Fun with Gravy

Rice noodle dish · Serves 3–4 · 35 minutes

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

Yong Tau Foo

Hakka / Diaspora · Serves 3–4 · 1 hour

Yong Tau Foo recipe with ingredients, method, substitutions, and Chinese menu-literacy notes.

Yunnan Mushroom Stir-Fry

Yunnan · Serves 3–4 · 25 minutes

A Yunnan mushroom stir-fry recipe with mixed mushrooms, garlic, herbs, chiles, and menu-literacy notes.