Learn Chinese Home Cooking Fundamentals in 6 Tasty recipes from Udemy

Chinese cooking is not as complicated as you might think.

However,

If you are intimidated by the racks of foreign sauces and ingredients,
If you think you don’t have the “special” Chinese cooking equipment to start,
If you’re worried that Chinese cooking is just too complex and is for professionals only,

Then throw away those concerns, and join this course.

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In this course, I’ll address your concerns by:

Learning and applying the 5 key Chinese sauces. Yes, only 5.
Using main ingredients that are vastly available in supermarkets and local markets.
Cooking with common cooking equipment: chef’s knives (no cleaver), a frying pan and a stew pot, and household stove.
Structuring the course lectures like a staircase, progressing from easy to advanced level.

After this course, you will be able to cook authentic Chinese dishes at home.

More specifically, you will:

Master 6 hand-picked recipes that you can cook with common cooking equipment.
Learn & apply the 5 sauces that create most of Chinese flavours.
Tailor & vary each recipe to your own preference by adapting the ingredients.
Familiarise with the key Chinese cooking techniques (scalding, stir frying, steaming, stewing)
Equipped with some nice transferrable Chinese cooking tips & tricks

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The course is structured as below:

Introduction to the 5 key Chinese sauces
Recipe 1: Scaled lettuce with garlic
Recipe 2: Quick & easy Tomato egg soup
Recipe 3: Yang Zhou fried rice
Recipe 4: Steamed chicken with shiitake
Recipe 5: Stir fry pork belly with eggplant
Recipe 6: Beef stew with radish
Next steps to continued learning & practicing Chinese cooking

You will get these resources as well:

6 downloadable recipes PDFs:
The recipe PDFs are step by step with picture examples. You can use the them during cooking, and/or share them with your friends.
6 downloadable lecture key takeaways PDFs:
You can recap on the key cooking tips, and learn about possible adaptions to create your own recipes.

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This course also comes with Udemy’s 30-day full-money-back guarantee.

So, why not give this course a try?

Enroll now, and let’s have some cooking fun.

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Learning objectives

Cook authentic chinese food at home
Understand the 5 essential chinese sauces that create most of chinese flavours
Master 6 chinese recipes that you can cook with common cooking equipment

Tailor each recipe to your own preferences by adapting the ingredients
Familiarise with the key chinese cooking techniques
Learn and apply some transferrable chinese cooking tricks

Cook authentic chinese food at home
Understand the 5 essential chinese sauces that create most of chinese flavours
Master 6 chinese recipes that you can cook with common cooking equipment
Tailor each recipe to your own preferences by adapting the ingredients
Familiarise with the key chinese cooking techniques
Learn and apply some transferrable chinese cooking tricks

Syllabus

Introduction

Recipe in PDF: Scalded Lettuce With Garlic

Crash Course: The 5 Key Chinese Sauces You Need To Know

The 5 Key Chinese Sauces You Need To Know To Cook Most Chinese Dishes

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Appeals to anybody with little to no experience with Chinese cooking, as it eases into various concepts and techniques progressively

Offers 6 downloadable recipes and 6 downloadable lecture key takeaways, providing ample resources for practice and further learning

Emphasizes the use of easily accessible ingredients and common cooking equipment, making it convenient for home cooks

Reviews summary

Mastering chinese home cooking basics

According to students, this course is an excellent foundation for anyone looking to learn Chinese home cooking, especially beginners feeling intimidated. Learners consistently praise how the instructor demystifies Chinese cooking by focusing on just 5 essential sauces and using common kitchen equipment and easily found ingredients. The lectures are clear and easy-to-follow, providing practical tips and tricks that build confidence. Many found the recipes delicious and authentic, allowing them to prepare impressive dishes at home. While some learners wished for more advanced recipes or a wider selection, the course is highly effective at teaching fundamental techniques and building a strong initial skillset.

Instructor's explanations are clear and videos are well-produced.

"The instructor's explanations are clear, and the videos are well-produced."

"The instructor is knowledgeable and makes everything so approachable."

"The videos are clear and easy to follow, even for someone with limited cooking experience."

Recipes are consistently praised for taste and authenticity.

"The recipes are delicious and genuinely easy to make, even for a novice like me. My family loved the fried rice!"

"Seriously, if you want to learn authentic Chinese dishes at home, this is the course. My friends were impressed with the beef stew!"

"The recipes were delicious and not overly complicated, truly a confidence builder."

Utilizes common ingredients and equipment, providing useful PDFs.

"I particularly appreciated the focus on common ingredients and equipment. It means I don't need special tools."

"The downloadable recipe PDFs are incredibly helpful, making it easy to follow along while cooking."

"The emphasis on using everyday kitchen tools was a huge relief, and the resources are great."

Focus on 5 key sauces simplifies flavor creation.

"I loved learning about the 5 essential sauces; it truly simplified Chinese cooking for me."

"The '5 key sauces' concept is brilliant and so practical. It's truly all you need for most Chinese flavors."

"Understanding the five key sauces makes Chinese cooking much less intimidating and more accessible."

Demystifies Chinese cooking, making it easy and approachable.

"This course is absolutely fantastic for beginners! The instructor breaks down complex techniques into easy-to-follow steps."

"I've always been intimidated by Chinese cooking, but this course demystified it. The recipes are genuinely easy to make, even for a novice."

"As an absolute beginner, this course was perfect. The instructor is clear, patient, and very encouraging."

Some learners wished for more recipes or advanced content.

"My only minor feedback is that a few more recipes would be great, perhaps building on the initial techniques."

"I just wish there were more advanced options or perhaps a follow-up course, as I quickly felt ready for more challenges."

"While the 6 recipes are a good start, it felt a bit limited for the price. It's good for absolute beginners but not much beyond that."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Learn Chinese Home Cooking Fundamentals in 6 Tasty recipes with these activities:

Review the 5 key Chinese sauces

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Reviewing the 5 key Chinese sauces will help you recall their uses and flavors.

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Read about the 5 key Chinese sauces.
Watch videos about how to use these sauces.
Practice using these sauces in your cooking.

Review the basic Chinese cooking techniques

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Reviewing the basic Chinese cooking techniques will ensure you have a solid understanding of these techniques before starting the course.

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Read about the basic Chinese cooking techniques.
Watch videos about how to use these techniques.
Practice using these techniques in your cooking.

Watch tutorials on Chinese cooking techniques

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Watching tutorials will help you master the techniques used in the recipes taught in the course.

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Identify the Chinese cooking techniques you want to learn more about.
Find video tutorials that demonstrate these techniques.
Take notes and practice the techniques as shown in the tutorials.

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Practice the 5 key Chinese sauces

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Practice making the 5 key Chinese sauces to improve your understanding of their flavors and uses.

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Gather the ingredients for the 5 key Chinese sauces.
Follow the recipes to make each sauce.
Taste and compare the sauces to develop your palate.

Join a cooking group or take a cooking class

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Joining a cooking group or taking a cooking class will give you the opportunity to learn from others and practice your skills.

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Find a cooking group or cooking class that focuses on Chinese cuisine.
Attend the group or class regularly.
Participate in discussions and ask questions.

Plan and cook a 5-course Chinese meal for your friends and family

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Cooking a 5-course meal will challenge you to apply all the cooking skills you have learned in the course.

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Choose the dishes you want to cook for your meal.
Plan the menu and make a shopping list.
Prepare the ingredients and cook the dishes.
Serve the meal and enjoy it with your guests.

Write a blog post about your Chinese cooking experience

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Writing a blog post will help you reflect on your learning and share it with others.

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Choose a specific Chinese dish or technique that you want to write about.
Research the topic to gather information and insights.
Write a blog post that includes your experience, tips, and lessons learned.

Create a cookbook with your own Chinese recipes

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Creating a cookbook will help you organize your recipes and share your cooking skills with others.

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Gather your favorite Chinese recipes.
Test and refine the recipes.
Write down the recipes in a clear and concise way.
Design and print your cookbook.

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