Remember the dumplings of yonder years – sad, stodgy dim sum filled with some questionable meat? Thankfully we now live in a dumpling dreamland, replete with , and these , known as . Via Leanne Kitchen and Antony Suvalko's .
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For a light, fresh and aromatic that’s ready in the time it takes you to order takeaway, try ’s . The award for Best Supporting Ingredient goes to , which adds a nice crunch to the dish.
Brisbane-based chef learnt this simple from his mother, so you know it’s gotta be good. Ready in less than 30 minutes, the salad can be enjoyed hot or cold.
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Let’s reason here. You can buy crispy pork belly from take-out shops, but will it be as good as from ? No way. Coated with and served with baby buk choy, the dish is “worth every second” it takes to make.
Crispy pork belly with palm sugar caramel sauce and steamed baby buk choy Source: Petrina Tinslay
Forget sweet and sour pork, have our hearts a-flutter. To make matters better, this picture-perfect dish from can be made in less than 10 minutes.
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If c are your go-to yum cha cart, then we reckon these homemade succulent, spicy claws deserve a try. A Cantonese cook's recipe is usually so top secret that they take it to their grave! The trick? Marinate, deep-fry, soak and braise your feet. Via .
We’ve all had our fast food disappointments – chewy meat, soggy batter, vegetables so oily they slip down your throat... Give all that a miss and try a Chinese classic: . It’s fresh, quick to make and packed with health benefits.
This trumps the store-bought stuff in flavour and health stakes. Combining bean thread noodles with ; it’s a weeknight winner that’s as colourful as it is scrumptious.
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Grease is no longer the word that turns our tastebuds on, but sometimes we still crave a deep-fried fix. That’s where come in. Smarter than spring rolls, prettier than prawn toast, these appetisers may become an addiction.
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When a dish is , you don’t mess with it. You also don’t find it at a cheap ‘n’ cheerful Chinese joint. Take ’s words of advice and make this at home.
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‘Dessert’ isn’t a thing in traditional Chinese cuisine, but that’s not to say sweets don’t exist. Ditch the deep-fried desserts found on a takeout menu for served with . It’s surprisingly awesome. Via 
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Get ready to bask in a Chinese food bounty like no other as Adam Liaw's brand-new series comes to SBS from Wed, 28 Nov and then after broadcast via Join the conversation #DestinationFlavour on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter . Check out for recipes, videos and more!
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