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Maggie Zhu of Omnivore's Cookbook
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I’m Maggie Zhu!

Welcome to my site about modern Chinese cooking – including street food, family recipes, and restaurant dishes. I take a less labor intensive approach while maintaining the taste and look of the dish. I am originally from Beijing, and now cook from my New York kitchen.

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Char Siu Bao (Steamed BBQ Pork Buns) | Learn how to make authentic Chinese char siu bao just like a dim sum restaurant. The buns have very soft, fine, and fluffy bread with a juicy tender pork filling. My recipe includes detailed step-by-step photos and a video to help you achieve the best result in your own kitchen.
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Classic Dim Sum

When it comes to dim sum, you might associate the word with Cantonese char siu bao and har gow. Here, you will find a broader array of dishes including noodles, dumplings, and buns from other parts of China. Start with the most popular recipes – Char Siu Pork, Scallion Pancakes, and Dan Dan Noodles.

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Crispy Eggplant in Garlic Sauce
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The Chinese Stir Fry Sauce Cookbook

This 157-page e-cookbook includes 9 Classic Chinese sauces and 41 easy recipes. It guides you through the basic Chinese ingredients, cooking equipment, and stir fry workflow, to help you cook Chinese food like a pro!

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Build Your Chinese Cooking Pantry

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Learn more about the ingredients used in Chinese cooking, how to store and cook with them, where to buy, and related recipes. You only need a handful of ingredients to get started, and you can find most of them online.