6 easy takes on Chinese classics by chef Céline Chung

Chef and cookbook author Céline Chung challenges stereotypes surrounding Chinese food as she reveals six of her favourite recipes.

Founder of Bao Family restaurants Céline Chung is challenging the stereotype surrounding Chinese food, creating a cookbook that takes readers on a journey through eight distinct and deliciously different culinary regions of China.

The chef and cookbook author has given her take on classic Chinese foods Aussies love.

Stir-fried rice noodles with beef ho fun

These stir-fried noodles are easy to make.

This stir-fry will become your midweek favourite. Marinate the beef the night before and it will be on the table in no time.

Prawn and ginger wontons with chilli oil

Wontons and chilli oil – a great mix.

“Dumplings look so good and are not hard to make. You can also fold the wrappers in a simple semicircle or a money-bag shape if you prefer.”

Hot and sour soup

This sour soup is a favourite.

This Asian-inspired soup feeds your stomach and your soul.

Pork and cabbage dumplings

These pork and cabbage dumplings are crispy.

These tasty potstickers are easier to make than you think.

Sichuan green beans

Green beans are a great side dish.

These are green beans like you’ve never had before.

Caramel apple fritters

For dessert, try some caramel apple fritters.

This fun dessert will also work with bananas, and loves a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

* Céline Chung was born in Paris to Chinese parents. Growing up eating her mother’s traditional cooking, Céline did a university exchange in Shanghai to discover China for herself.

She fell in love with the food and travelled across the country to learn about the varied regional cuisines.

In 2019 she opened Petit Bao, serving authentic traditional Chinese cuisine made with French-sourced ingredients in a modern setting inspired equally by Paris and Shanghai. There are now four Paris restaurants in the Bao family.

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Originally published as 6 easy takes on Chinese classics by chef Céline Chung