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title: Our Top 4 Favorite Chinese Dishes
description: After being in China for nearly 40 years, we've learned a thing or two about the best Chinese cuisine. Here's a few of our favorites!
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# [Our Top 4 Favorite Chinese Dishes](https://blog.elic.org/our-top-4-favorite-chinese-dishes)

 Written by [weareelic](https://blog.elic.org/author/weareelic) | Aug 31, 2020 5:10:21 PM

Gathering together for a meal has a deeper meaning than satisfying your hunger. In China, having a meal builds relationships or establishes new friendships. Curious what our favorite Chinese dishes are? We asked one of our long-term teachers what her favorite Chinese dishes are. Here is her response:

1. **Di San Xian:** translated as “three treasures from the earth,” consists of stir-fried potatoes, aubergine/eggplant, and sweet peppers. Other ingredients may include garlic, spring onion, etc. I’ve always been told this dish is from the Northeast.

[Link to Recipe](https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/di-san-xian-chinese-sauteed-potato-eggplants-and-green-peppers/)

2. **Dao Xiao Mian:** also known as special noodles. This noodle is a specialty in Shanxi province, and the dough is formed into a square log which is shaved with a blade. I really like these noodles with the Xihongshi Jidan!

[Link to Recipe](http://bettysliu.com/2015/03/25/%E5%88%80%E5%89%8A%E9%9D%A2-dao-xiao-mian-knife-cut-noodles-at-home-for-food52/)

3. **Xihongshi Jidan Mian:** a tomato and egg dish with noodles. The tomato and egg dish on its own is a staple dish in China. You can find it anywhere…kind of like the idea of a PB&J sandwich in America. I like it with the noodles!

[Link to Recipe](http://english.visitbeijing.com.cn/a1/a-XCWMPBF29498082174A632)

4. **Tang Cu Li Ji:** consists of sweet and sour pork and is a more formal dish.

[Link to Recipe](https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/sweet-and-sour-pork/)

What are your favorite Chinese dishes? Share with us in the comments below!

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