How to Make Fast Food from Chinese Cuisine at Home

If you’re craving the delicious flavors of Chinese fast food but want to prepare it in the comfort of your own home, you’re in the right place. With a few simple ingredients and easy techniques, you can whip up homemade versions of your favorite dishes. Here’s how to make popular Chinese fast food items quickly and easily.

1. Homemade Fried Rice

Fried rice is a classic Chinese fast food dish that is easy to make. Begin with cooked rice (day-old rice works best) to achieve that perfect texture.

  • Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, 2 eggs, 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn), 3-4 green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, oil for frying.

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Push the vegetables to the side and scramble the eggs in the pan.
  4. Add in the rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil, stirring everything together.
  5. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

2. Quick Sweet and Sour Chicken

This vibrant dish delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tang. Making it at home allows you to control the ingredients.

  • Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, 1 cup bell peppers, 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup ketchup, corn starch.

Instructions:

  1. Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and coat with corn starch.
  2. Fry the chicken pieces in oil until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In another pan, mix vinegar, sugar, and ketchup to make the sauce.
  4. Add the chicken, bell peppers, and pineapple to the sauce and stir until heated through.
  5. Serve over rice for a complete meal.

3. Simple Chow Mein

Chow Mein is a stir-fried noodle dish that you can customize with your choice of protein and vegetables.

  • Ingredients: 8 oz chow mein noodles, 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, cabbage, bell peppers), 1 lb chicken or shrimp, soy sauce, oil.

Instructions:

  1. Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a large frying pan or wok, heat oil and add the protein of your choice, cooking until done.
  3. Add mixed vegetables, stirring until they are tender.
  4. Add the cooked noodles and soy sauce, tossing everything together until heated through.
  5. Serve immediately for a satisfying meal.

4. Easy Egg Rolls

Homemade egg rolls are a fun and tasty snack that are surprisingly easy to make.

  • Ingredients: Egg roll wrappers, 1 cup shredded cabbage, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 lb ground pork or chicken, soy sauce, and oil for frying.

Instructions:

  1. In a skillet, cook the ground meat until browned. Add cabbage and carrots, cooking until softened.
  2. Stir in soy sauce and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Place a spoonful of the mixture on an egg roll wrapper and roll it up, sealing the edges with water.
  4. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels before serving.

5. Delicious Orange Chicken

This dish is famed for its tangy flavor and crispy texture. Making it at home can be delightful!

  • Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/2 cup flour, 1 cup orange juice, 1/3 cup sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and oil for frying.

Instructions: