20 Chinese Summer Recipes

What do you crave on hot days? Are you planning any summer garden parties? Today’s post features 20 of my favorite recipes for the warm season, which you might find inspiring.

This collection includes crowd pleasing BBQ dishes, tasty cold appetizers, quick summer meals, and some delicious sweet treats. Scroll down to see which ones you want to try!

Chinese BBQ Ribs

Richly seasoned and perfectly roasted, Chinese BBQ ribs are an easy and tasty way to cook pork ribs. They make a perfect finger food for summer garden parties.

Char Siu Chicken

Aromatic and smoky with a balance of saltiness and sweetness, Char Siu chicken is absolutely finger-licking good! And it’s surprisingly easy to cook!

Mouthwatering Chicken

A vibrant dish with multiple layers of flavor, Sichuan mouthwatering chicken is simply irresistible! It’s a brilliant cold dish for sharing.

Lamb Skewers

Seasoned with cumin and chili, grilled over hot charcoal, Chinese lamb skewers are a tasty crowd-pleasing dish for summer gatherings.

Scallion Oil Chicken

Tender chicken pieces seasoned with a super aromatic dressing, Chinese scallion oil chicken is easy to make and tastes amazing.

Bang Bang Chicken

Explore the authentic flavor of Bang Bang chicken, featuring tender poached chicken and a bold, mouth-watering sauce. An easy dish for summer meals.

Smashed Cucumber

Cracked with force and seasoned with bold flavours, Chinese smashed cucumber salad is a quick, fun and refreshing dish to make.

Eggplant Salad

You only need 8 minutes to cook this steamed eggplant recipe. Creamy, aromatic, and tangy, it tastes wonderful both cold and hot.

Lettuce Wraps

With beautifully seasoned pork and mushrooms nestled in crunchy leaves, these Sichuan-style lettuce wraps can be made in less than 15 minutes.

Spinach Salad

Delightfully crunchy and pleasantly zesty, spinach salad with ginger dressing makes a tasty and refreshing starter for any meal.

Silken Tofu Salad

A quick and easy recipe for silken tofu with scallion and soy dressing. It shows you a simple yet delicious way to serve this healthy vegan, protein-rich ingredient.

Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

Standing out for their springy, crunchy texture, wood ear mushrooms are versatile and tasty! Learn how to turn them into a delicious salad.

Five Spice Edamame

A healthy dish that requires minimal effort, Chinese five spice edamame is perfect for munching as a snack or appetizer.

Bean Jelly Noodles

Slippery, cooling noodles seasoned with an intensely flavored dressing, bean jelly noodles are a popular street food that are easy to make from scratch.

Sichuan Cold Noodles

Tangy, spicy and super aromatic, Sichuan cold noodles make your tastebuds dance! You can alter the toppings as you like.

Glass Noodle Salad

Chinese glass noodle salad can be served as a cold appetizer for multi-dish dinners, as well as a quick and refreshing meal on its own. 

Sesame Noodles

Check out this classic version of sesame noodles done in 10 minutes. Learn how to make the perfectly silky and tasty sauce, along with tips on noodle choices and ingredient substitutions.

Red Bean Popsicles

A nostalgic frozen treat, red bean popsicles are easily made at home with just four ingredients. Try this simple recipe and enjoy the cooling deliciousness!

Mango Pancakes

Fresh mango chunk topped with fluffy whipped cream, then wrapped with a thin, moist and elastic crepe, these mango pancakes are a dessert to die for.

Bubble Tea

Making bubble tea is easy! My recipe introduces three popular versions, as well as tips on cooking tapioca pearls, sweetener options, vegan alternatives, etc.