Easy Chinese Cooking Techniques for Beginners

By cooldesichinese

Stir-Frying

Wok-based technique using high heat and a small amount of oil.

Steaming

Cooking food using steam heat

Braised Cooking

Slow cooking in a soy sauce–based liquid with sugar, spices, and aromatics

Roasting

Dry-heat cooking method creating crispy skin and rich flavor

Deep-Frying

Ingredients are submerged in hot oil until golden and crispy

Barbecuing

Grilling food over open flame

Twice-cooking

Fry first, then simmer for flavor

Slow-simmering

Cooking gently over low heat to deepen flavours.

blanching

Quickly boiling food, then cooling to preserve texture

Shallowfrying

Pan-frying with minimal oil for golden crust

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