Shanghai Hot Sauce Noodles (Lajiang Mian）

Shanghai Hot Sauce Noodles, Shanghai Lajiang Mian (上海辣酱面) or sometimes “doubanjiang mian (豆瓣酱面) is comprised of noodles, broth, and a spicy mixture of pork, tofu, peanuts, spicy chili bean paste, and sugar). The spicy, savory mixture poured over a hot bowl of noodles is simply delicious, if not addictive.

Zha Cai Rousi Mian - A Classic Chinese Noodle Soup - The Woks of Life

This bowl of Chinese Zha Cai Rousi Mian is as tasty as it is easy. The savory pork and Chinese pickle contrasts perfectly with the pure broth and noodles. 

Beijing Fried Sauce Noodles: Zha Jiang Mian

Zha Jiang Mian (炸酱面), or "Fried Sauce Noodles" is so famous in China that the mere mention of it makes people think of Beijing where it’s sold everywhere!

Shanghai Fried Noodles (Cu Chao Mian)

Shanghai Fried Noodles: our authentic take on a popular Chinese dish. This recipe is so simple to make, and it will be on the table within 15-20 minutes.

Stir-fried Eggplant, Potatoes & Peppers (Di San Xian)

Di San Xian (地三鲜) is a well-known Shandong China dish consisting of stir-fried eggplant, potatoes, and peppers. The Di San Xian dish's poetic name is roughly translated to “three earthly bounties."

Fuchsia Dunlop's Zhajiang Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian)

Fuchsia Dunlop's Zhajiang Noodles from her new cookbook Every Grain of Rice feature a thick, savory concoction of ground pork belly and sweet fermented sauce (tianmianjiang)—almost blindingly salty on its own, but mellowed when tossed with the mild wheat noodles and assorted blanched vegetables.

Dan Dan Noodles: Authentic Sichuan Recipe - The Woks of Life

A tried & true authentic Dan Dan Noodles recipe. Try this spicy, numbing, satisfying Sichuan classic noodle dish at home!

Shanghai Home-style Noodle Soup

This Shanghai Home-style Noodle Soup is made with humble ingredients, but it's simple, delicious, and and comforting––especially in the colder months.

Yan Du Xian Shanghai Pork Soup w/ Bamboo & Tofu

Yan Du Xian Shanghai Pork Soup w/ Bamboo & Tofu is pretty much the crown jewel. It was always reserved for special occasions. Both salted and fresh pork combined with bamboo shoots and tofu knots produce a really tasty soup

Ma La Xiang Guo (Spicy Numbing Stir-fry Pot)

This ma la xiang guo recipe (a spicy mix of vegetables, meats, and Sichuan seasonings) is a recreation of a dish we enjoyed often when we lived in Beijing.