15 Simple Chinese Home-Cooked Dishes for Beginners
New15 Simple Chinese Home-Cooked Dishes for Beginners
Easy-to-Make Chinese Recipes to Impress Your Friends—Simple, Nutritious, and Low-Calorie
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22 lectures · (205 students)
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What you'll learn
  • ✔︎
    Build a Foundation in Chinese Cooking Understand the philosophy behind Chinese cuisine, get familiar with essential condiments and spices, and learn to use common kitchen tools.
  • ✔︎
    Master Three Core Techniques Learn Chinese knife skills (julienne, slice, dice), control heat while stir-frying, and practice basic methods like “红烧 (Red-Braising)” and “清蒸 (Steaming)”.
  • ✔︎
    Cook 15 Classic Dishes Covering vegetables, tofu, chicken, pork, beef, and fish, including national favorite Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry, signature Mapo Tofu, and festive Steamed Fish.
  • ✔︎
    Understand Flavor Combinations Learn to balance classic Chinese flavor profiles such as salty-savory, sour-spicy, yuxiang (fish-fragrant), and sweet-sour.
  • ✔︎
    Develop Creative Confidence Apply core techniques and flavor formulas to innovate or modify dishes on your own.
  • ✔︎
    Gain Kitchen Confidence Step-by-step instructions remove fear and make Chinese cooking approachable.
This course includes:
1.9 hours on-demand video
1 downloadable resource
Access on any devices
Certificate of completion
Full lifetime access
Course content
22 lectures · 1h 53m total length
Wlcome to 15 Easy and Delicious Chinese Dishes
03:27
Lesson 1,What Is Real Chinese Food?
05:57
Lesson 2, Introduction to Seasonings and Spices
04:52
Lesson 3, Uses of Various Kitchen Tools
04:19
Lesson 4,Learning Chinese Cutting Techniques
03:37
Requirements
No Prior Knowledge Needed
Anyone can learn
Are of any age or professional background
Description

Course Introduction:

This course is designed for international beginners as an entry guide to Chinese cooking. We skip complicated restaurant-style dishes and focus on authentic home-style recipes that are everyday staples in Chinese households—delicious, comforting, and easy to achieve.

The full course includes 22 hands-on lessons (total 1 hour 53 minutes), following a scientific “understand first, then cook” approach. You’ll start by learning core concepts of Chinese cuisine, building a solid theoretical foundation, and then gradually unlock 15 classic dishes. Each dish focuses on teaching one key technique or flavor principle.

Tip :
Upon completion, you will have mastered the framework of Chinese cooking, giving you the confidence to explore more advanced areas such as regional cuisines or home-style pastry making.

Core Benefits:

Health and Nutrition
Balanced Diet : Learn to combine meats, vegetables, and soups to create nutritionally balanced meals.
Controlled Cooking Methods:Use less oil and high-quality ingredients at home to make healthier and tastier dishes than takeout.
Diverse Ingredients: Explore a variety of vegetables, tofu, and meats to enrich your daily diet.
Lifestyle Enhancement
Save Money : Cooking at home is more economical than eating out or ordering takeout.
Add Joy to Life : Preparing authentic Chinese meals is a wonderful way to share culture and affection with family and friends.
Learn a Lifelong Skill : Cooking is a lifelong ability that brings convenience and satisfaction wherever you are.

Course Content:

22 progressive, high-definition video lessons (113 minutes)
Divided into two main modules
Module 1: Essential Foundations (Lessons 1-5)
Build your Chinese culinary knowledge framework. Explore the essence of Chinese cuisine, get to know soul condiments like soy sauce, vinegar, cooking wine, and doubanjiang, understand tools like the wok, and practice knife skills and heat control—the keys to success.
Module 2: Classic Dish Practical Lessons (Lessons 6-20)
Hands-on guidance to cook 15 classic home dishes, each emphasizing a core technique:
Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry : Learn stir-frying and achieving tender textures.
Mapo Tofu : Practice using doubanjiang and the “ma-la” flavor profile.
Steamed Fish: Master Chinese steaming techniques and seasoning.
Red-Braised Pork: Learn classic red-braising for color and slow-cooking.
Lesson Structure:
Dish Culture & Flavor: Learn the origin, characteristics, and role in family meals.
Ingredients & Preparation: List all materials, demonstrate pre-processing (cutting, marinating).
Step-by-Step Cooking : Follow cooking from start to finish, highlighting heat control, order, and timing of seasoning.
Plating & Key Points: Show the final dish and summarize 1-2 key tips for success.

Course Advantages:

Zero-Basics Friendly: Designed for those with no prior knowledge of Chinesecooking.
Classic & High Success Rate Recipes:All dishes are tried-and-true home recipes with clear steps.
Technique-Driven Learning:Emphasis on “how to stir-fry, how to braise” for flexible adaptation.
Globally Accessible Ingredients :Mainly uses supermarket-available ingredients, with alternatives for special condiments.
Scientific Learning Path:Build knowledge, practice skills, then apply in cooking.
Lifetime Access: Rewatch anytime to reinforce key steps.

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Certificate of Completion

Who This Course Is For:

International food lovers who want to recreate authentic Chinese flavors at home.
Students or professionals beginning independent living who need foundational cooking skills.
Home chefs aiming to provide healthy, diverse, and tasty meals for family.
Explorers of Chinese culture looking to experience it through food.
Anyone tired of takeout, seeking simple ways to improve meal quality.

How to Access:

Online streaming, unlimited access once purchased.
Visit wonderorient.com, click “My Courses” and log in with email and password to access your course.

Reminders:

Safety First:Pay attention when using knives and high heat; ensure proper kitchen ventilation.
Practice Patience:Knife skills and heat control take practice; don’t aim for perfection at first—deliciousness matters most.
Adjust Flexibly:Modify spice levels or seasoning to taste, and substitute ingredients locally as needed.
Enjoy the Process:Cooking is creative—relax, follow the course, and you’ll be rewarded with both fun and achievement.

Instructor
Li Zhenhu

Li Zhenhu

Chinese Cuisine

4.8 Instructor Rating
416 Students

Master Li Zhenhu is a culinary master who has studied under renowned experts across China's "Eight Great Cuisines". As a inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage and the founder of his own culinary school, he has personally trained over 3,000 chefs, shaping the future of Chinese gastronomy.

His knowledge is both deep and vast, moving beyond recipes to the very philosophy and technique that define Chinese cooking. Learning from Master Li means gaining access to a complete system—from knife skills and heat control to the balance of flavors—empowering you to master the art and soul of authentic Chinese dishes.

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