Skip to content
One pan. 15 minutes. 50 exclusive recipes.Get the cookbook for $19 →
Chef Fatty
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Science
  • Cookbook
  • Shop
  • About
Sign up
Chef Fatty

Weeknight Asian cooking that actually works. Tested in my kitchen. Written so you can nail it in yours.

HomeRecipesCookbookShopShippingReturnsAboutContactPrivacy & terms

Newsletter

One recipe a week. No fluff.

Follow for weekly recipe picks, cooking tips, and the occasional cookbook drop.

© 2026 Chef Fatty LLC — Seattle, WA

Recipes / Easy Chinese Recipes at Home

Easy Chinese Recipes at Home.

Chinese food at home is faster than takeout if you stock the right pantry. Soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, chili crisp, a bag of rice. These are the Chinese recipes I make most weeknights. Lo mein, fried rice, chow fun, dan dan, the stir fries that taste like the restaurant version because the technique is right.

Start with: Chinese Chili Carbonara, Classic Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice, Crispy Chili Bacon Noodles

Kung Pao Chicken
Chicken · 8 min

Kung Pao Chicken

Glossy, sweet-savory takeout-style Kung Pao chicken with blistered dried chilies, crunchy peppers, and roasted peanuts. The velveting trick keeps the chicken silky and tender every single time.

Classic Shrimp & Egg Fried Rice
Under 15 Min · 15 min

Classic Shrimp & Egg Fried Rice

Classic Cantonese-style fried rice. Egg, shrimp, simple, and clean.

★ 5.0
Crispy Chili Bacon Noodles
Under 15 Min · 15 min

Crispy Chili Bacon Noodles

Bacon rendered until it shatters, chili crisp bloomed in the fat, and lo mein tossed through it all.

Lazy Dan Dan Noodles
Under 15 Min · 15 min

Lazy Dan Dan Noodles

Ground pork in a nutty spicy tahini-chili sauce over thin wheat noodles. Simplified Dan Dan with all the depth, none of the complexity.

Seared Garlic Eggplants
Under 15 Min · 15 min

Seared Garlic Eggplants

Chinese eggplant seared until golden and caramelized, tossed in a savory oyster garlic glaze.

★ 5.0
Sichuan Chili Noodles
Under 15 Min · 15 min

Sichuan Chili Noodles

Fat-forward, sharp Sichuan noodles tossed in homemade red chili oil with black vinegar and soy. Bold, numbing, and deeply aromatic.

Shanghai Smashed Cucumber Salad
Under 15 Min

Shanghai Smashed Cucumber Salad

Garlicky, tangy smashed cucumbers tossed in black vinegar and chili oil. Cold, crunchy, and deeply addictive.

★ 5.0
Crispy Tofu Lo Mein
Under 15 Min

Crispy Tofu Lo Mein

Savory soy-glazed noodles tossed with golden crispy tofu and tender cabbage.

Chinese Chili Carbonara
Under 15 Min

Chinese Chili Carbonara

A Chinese-inspired carbonara where chili crisp, soy sauce, and eggs emulsify into a glossy, creamy sauce—no cheese, no cream, just savory heat.

★ 5.0
Chinese-Style Chicken Noodle Soup
Under 15 Min

Chinese-Style Chicken Noodle Soup

A light, savory chicken noodle soup with tender chicken thighs, vegetables, and white pepper heat, finished simply with scallions.

★ 4.0
Classic Lo Mein
Under 15 Min

Classic Lo Mein

A clean, savory lo mein built from simple vegetables and a light, glossy sauce that delivers classic depth without oyster sauce.

Drunken Fried Rice
Under 15 Min

Drunken Fried Rice

Bold, savory fried rice with deeply browned beef, aromatic garlic, and lots of fresh basil, finished with a crispy fried egg.