Hello, my name is Cindy,
I am from Inner Mongolia China. My mother has taught me how to cook my whole life. Over the years I realized I could show my love to the world through my art. They say the path to one's heart is through their stomach. In this course, I will teach you the recipes that have found their way to my family's heart. What you will learn in this class are real Chinese foods prepared and eaten in real Chinese homes on a regular basis. What you will not learn in this class is how to prepare Americanized Chinese fast food.
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Hello, my name is Cindy,
I am from Inner Mongolia China. My mother has taught me how to cook my whole life. Over the years I realized I could show my love to the world through my art. They say the path to one's heart is through their stomach. In this course, I will teach you the recipes that have found their way to my family's heart. What you will learn in this class are real Chinese foods prepared and eaten in real Chinese homes on a regular basis. What you will not learn in this class is how to prepare Americanized Chinese fast food.
Hello, my name is Cindy,
I am from Inner Mongolia China. My mother has taught me how to cook my whole life. Over the years I realized I could show my love to the world through my art. They say the path to one's heart is through their stomach. In this course, I will teach you the recipes that have found their way to my family's heart. What you will learn in this class are real Chinese foods prepared and eaten in real Chinese homes on a regular basis. What you will not learn in this class is how to prepare Americanized Chinese fast food.
The first section of this course teaches how to make Chinese hand noodles. This family recipe dates back to time immemorial. It is very popular in Northern China. We start with noodles because it is a staple food for Chinese food much like rice.
In the second section of the course, I teach several easy dishes to be served on noodles or rice.
In the third section of the course, I teach a few of my family's favorite stand-alone meals.
The fourth section teaches how to make Chinese dumplings (Joa zi), and Chinese steamed buns (Baozi).
The fifth and final section of the course teaches how to make four-color bread, and introduces the basics of bread art.
In the end with the knowledge you will gain from this course you will be able to prepare a fifteen-course feast fit for the finest of occasions. Guaranteed to impress your guests and ensure your culinary skills will be remembered.
All of the foods taught in this class require only basic kitchen equipment, and easy to obtain ingredients. Each of the recipes are also quite forgiving and flexible which will allow you to make them your own. Please enjoy my detailed step-by-step guide to make your own northern Chinese feasts and share the love in your heart (Xin) with your family.
Love,
Cindy
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Learning objectives
- Chinese home cooking
- Hand noodles and simple toping recipes like eggs and tomato, vegetables and tofu, chicken and mushroom, and ginger chicken
- Baozi (steamed buns), joazi (chinese dumplings), and simple natural bread
- And advanced dishes like coke chicken, braised pork ribs, spicy fish and more
- Chinese home cooking
- Hand noodles and simple toping recipes like eggs and tomato, vegetables and tofu, chicken and mushroom, and ginger chicken
- Baozi (steamed buns), joazi (chinese dumplings), and simple natural bread
- And advanced dishes like coke chicken, braised pork ribs, spicy fish and more
Syllabus
This section will teach you how to make Hand Noodles. these noodles do not require any special equipment and use a surprisingly simple set of ingredients.
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Syllabus
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I will teach how to make Shou Gao Mian (Chinese hand noodles) a favorite staple food in my family.
"Hand Noodles" (Shou Gao Mian) is a simple handmade egg noodle recipe that dates back to time immemorial. This type of noodle is popular in Northern China. It is simplistic in nature using the proper balance of four basic ingredients, Flour, Water, Egg, and Salt. It does not require any special skills or equipment, anyone with a mind to do so can make these noodles. Perhaps it is due to its simplicity that in certain parts of China noodles like these are eaten more often than rice.
Please enjoy my detailed step-by-step guide to make your own hand noodles and share the love in your heart (Xin) with your family!
Love,
Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to cook Xihongshi Chao Jidan (scrambled eggs with tomatoes). This dish is a favorite among bachelores and university students who are living on their own for the first time or those who are just learning to cook. It is incredibly easy and quite flexible to suit your taste. This colorful dish is tasty and nutritious. It can be served over rice, noodles, or on its own with bread. It is most often served as a side dish but it can also be a quick main course as well. Come and try some today! Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart. Love, Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to cook Niurou He Xihongshi (Beef with tomatoes).
This dish is a favorite among domestic families and can be found in a typical family's weekly rotation of meals. It is incredibly easy and quite flexible to suit your taste. This colorful dish is tasty and nutritious. It can be served over rice, noodles, or on its own with bread. It is most often served as a main dish but it can also be a side dish as well. Come and try some today!
Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart.
Love,
Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to cook Mugu ye Chi Rou (Mushrooms and Chicken)
This is another easy recipe perfect for those of you just learning how to cook Chinese food. Another favorite with single men and university students due to how simple and flexible this recipe is. No special equipment or exotic ingredients are required. Ideal for being served over rice or noodles. This is often served as a small main course but is often one of many in, formal dinners. Come and try some today!
Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart.
Love,
Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to cook Chi Tway Xin Boa Gou (Ginger Chicken and Abalone mushroom)
This is another easy recipe perfect for those of you just learning how to cook Chinese food and is one of my husband's favorites. Abalone Mushrooms are available in nearly every grocery story even many small corner stores. But, in America, they can be a little more scarce. But most Asian food markets will carry them. I found these at an Asian food market that even delivers to every city and suburb so you never have to go far to get their produce. If you don't have access to these mushrooms don't worry using large Portobello mushrooms can be a suitable substitute.
This dish is Ideal for being served with rice or noodles. This is often served as a main course for dinner. Come and try some today!
Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart.
Love,
Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to cook Kele Kele Jichi (Coke-a-cola Chicken Wings)
This extremely easy recipe is perfect for those of you just learning how to cook Chinese food. A favorite for university students, single men, and other inexperienced cooks. This dish requires no special skills, ingredients, or equipment. It is fast, easy to make, and delicious. This dish is Ideal for being served with rice. This is often served as a main course for dinner or as a high-end snack. This dish is sure to be a hit at any potluck or party.
Come and try some today! Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart.
Love,
Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to cook La Rou Doujiao Menmian(Braised bacon and green bean noodles).
This dish is a favorite among bachelors and university students who are living on their own for the first time or those who are just learning to cook. It is relatively easy and quite flexible to suit your taste. This colorful dish is tasty and nutritious. It is most often served as a side dish but it can also be a quick main course as well. Come and try some today!
Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart.
Love,
Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to cook Hong Xai Pi Gu (Braised Pork Ribs)
This dish is sure to be remembered by anyone you serve it to. The savory flavor tender meat and crisp shell of these ribs will be a hit in almost any family meal. Though braised ribs are more complicated than many of the dishes here it is more than worth the effort. This dish is Ideal for being served with rice. This is often served as a main course for formal dinners and honored guests. If you want to make a big impression with your culinary skills or quality of life this is a sure-fire way to give your family and guests a taste of the good life.
Come and try some today! Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart.
Love,
Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to cook Spicy cucumber salad and beer fish.
These dishes are popular in my hometown. This can be adapted for just about any type of fish and will give it a rich full flavor. It can be served with rice, noodles, or on its own with bread. It is most often served as a main dish but it can also be a side dish as well. Come and try some today!
Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart.
Love,
Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to cook Nui Ru Baozi (beef steamed bun) This is a traditional dish especially famous in Tianjin China. Baozi are steamed buns with various types of fillings. Today we are cooking beef and carrot Baozi. Cooking this dish doesn't require any unusual equipment, and is usually made for major holidays and family events. The process typically involves the whole family doing some part of it. These buns are fun and full of flavor. Come and try some today! Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart. Love, Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to cook Ju Ro yeh Qincai Jao Zi (pork and celery dumplings) This is a traditional dish especially served for holidays or auspicious events.
Jao Zi are Chinese dumplings with various types of fillings. Today we are cooking pork and shrimp. Cooking this dish doesn't require any unusual equipment. The process typically involves the whole family doing some part of it. These dumplings are fun and full of flavor.
Come and try some today! Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart.
Love,
Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to cook Ju Ro yeh Xai Jao Zi (pork and shrimp dumplings)
This is a traditional dish especially served for holidays or auspicious events. Joa Zi are Chinese dumplings with various types of fillings. Today we are cooking pork and shrimp. Cooking this dish doesn't require any unusual equipment. The process typically involves the whole family doing some part of it. These dumplings are fun and full of flavor. Come and try some today!
Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart.
Love,
Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to cook Ju Ro yeh Qincai Jao Zi (pork and celery dumplings) in a two-color dough. This decorative dough will make the Jao Zi look like a cabbage to symbolize money and prosperity. This is a traditional dish especially served for holidays or auspicious events, this type of decorative Jao Zi is used to wish prosperity to the people who eat them. Jao Zi are Chinese dumplings with various types of fillings. Today we are cooking pork and shrimp. Cooking this dish doesn't require any unusual equipment. The process typically involves the whole family doing some part of it. These dumplings are fun and full of flavor. Come and try some today! Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart. Love, Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to make decretive bread using up to four colors. This decorative dough will make two different styles of hearts.
This simple recipe for homemade bread is quick easy and is absent artificial coloring. Each of the four colors are made with vegetables and added to the bread dough in place of water. Cooking this bread doesn't require any unusual equipment. Nor does this bread sculpting technique require special skills, to show this we have invited my mother to the show who has never made this bread before. Come and try some today!
Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart.
Love,
Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to make decretive bread using up to four colors. This decorative dough will make the Peony flower the king of flowers.
This simple recipe for homemade bread is quick easy and is absent artificial coloring. Each of the four colors are made with vegetables and added to the bread dough in place of water. Cooking this bread doesn't require any unusual equipment. More does this bread sculpting technique require special skills, to show this we have invited my mother to the show who has never made this bread before. Come and try some today!
Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart.
Love,
Cindy
My name is Cindy I want to welcome you to Cooking With Xin. Xin means heart in Chinese, it is also my family name. So, when you are cooking with Xin you are cooking with my family's recipes and with love in your heart. In today's episode, I teach how to make decretive bread using up to four colors. This decorative dough will make two different flowers roses and chrysanthemums.
This simple recipe for homemade bread is quick easy and is absent artificial coloring. Each of the four colors are made with vegetables and added to the bread dough in place of water. Cooking this bread doesn't require any unusual equipment. Nor does this bread sculpting technique require special skills, to show this we have invited my mother to the show who has never made this bread before. Come and try some today!
Bring this delicious dish to your family and share the love in your heart.
Love,
Cindy
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Cook other types of Asian cuisine.
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Explore flavors from across Asia and find commonalities to deepen your understanding of the diversity within Asian cuisine.
Show steps
- Choose a dish from another Asian cuisine.
- Research the dish and its ingredients.
- Cook the dish.
- Taste and enjoy your finished product.
The Joy of Cooking
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Supplement the course with additional information by reading this culinary classic.
View
Joy of Cooking: Fully Revised and Updated
on Amazon
Show steps
Watch tutorials on specific cooking techniques.
Show steps
Enhance your skills in the kitchen by searching and watching tutorials about more intricate or advanced techniques.
Show steps
- Find a specific cooking technique that interests you or that is covered in the course.
- Search for video tutorials related to the technique.
- Watch the tutorial and pause the video as necessary to practice the technique yourself.
Join a cooking club or take a cooking class.
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Meet like-minded people, share your culinary creations, and pick up new tips and tricks in a friendly group environment.
Show steps
- Find a cooking club or class in your area.
- Attend the club or class regularly.
- Participate in discussions and demonstrations.
Make one of each recipe in the course.
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of each dish by physically making it from the course.
Browse courses on
Recipes
Show steps
- Choose a recipe.
- Gather your ingredients.
- Cook the dish.
- Taste and enjoy your finished product.
Make a Chinese dumpling dinner
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Give your family an authentic Chinese experience and reinforce your learning by making a dumpling dinner.
Show steps
- Gather your ingredients.
- Make the dumpling dough.
- Prepare the dumpling filling.
- Fill and fold the dumplings.
- Cook the dumplings.
Host a Chinese New Year dinner party.
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Celebrate Chinese culture while solidifying knowledge by planning and cooking a 15-course feast for Chinese New Year.
Browse courses on
Chinese Culture
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- Plan the menu.
- Shop for ingredients.
- Prepare the dishes.
- Set up the table.
- Host the party.
Contribute to an open-source cookbook.
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Share your passion with others and deepen your understanding of Chinese cuisine by participating in collaborative open source projects.
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- Find an open-source cookbook that interests you.
- Read through the cookbook and choose a recipe to contribute.
- Follow the recipe and make the dish.
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