Authentic Chinese Cooking

14 video lessons 198 mins total

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1 Introduction 1 min

Welcome to Chef John’s kitchen! Meet the award winning chef and learn what you have ...

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2 Chef John’s Journey: Learning from the Masters 3 min

Discover how Chef John became one of the most popular and sought-after Chinese chefs in ...

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3 Kitchen Setup – Essential Tools and Cookware 12 min

Before you start cooking, learn which essential tools—from knives to wok—you should always keep in ...

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4 Knife Skills 15 min

Learning proper knife skills is essential for Chinese cooking. Chef John shows you various cutting ...

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5 Essential Spices and Condiments 9 min

Learn Chef John’s many culinary tips for using key spices and condiments to add and ...

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6 Shanghai-style Sautéed Deep Fried Shrimp 17 min

This classic Shanghainese dish is Wok or pan fried until the shrimp are delectably crispy, ...

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7 Slinky Cucumber Salad 15 min

Not only is it because this wonderful dish is cut into such a fun shape, ...

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8 Crispy Pork Belly: Oven and Air Fryer 15 min

This favorite Chinese dish has crispy skin on the outside, yet is juicy and jam-packed ...

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9 Stir-Fried Beef With Oyster Sauce 15 min

Made with melt-in-mouth tender steak slices, crisp vegetables and umami stir fry sauce, Chef John ...

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10 Steamed Fish 21 min

Cooked to silky perfection then drizzled in a light savory sauce, the fish is steamed ...

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11 Deboned Whole Chicken With Chestnuts 18 min

This is a traditional Chinese dish from Haiyang cuisine with a twist. First marinated, fried, ...

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12 Sweet & Sour Pork 20 min

Another beloved Chinese favorite that’s double fried for extra crispiness, and includes juicy pork, pineapples, ...

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13 Mushroom and Bok Choy Stir-fry 15 min

Mushroom and Bok Choy are prized for their health benefits, and garlic provides a refreshing ...

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14 Shanghai Wonton Soup 16 min

The Shanghai wonton soup surprises not just because the dumplings are so generous and meaty, ...

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Shanghai Wonton Soup

Chef John Zhang

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The Shanghai wonton soup surprises not just because the dumplings are so generous and meaty, but because the broth is flavored with dried baby shrimp and seaweed. The soup is enriched by cooked egg that has been painstakingly sliced the width of noodles.

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