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A Surprise Cookbook Pre-order Gift!
Updated:View Post: A Surprise Cookbook Pre-order Gift!We’re slightly sheepish to say that we’re classic overachievers and wrote wayyyyyy too much in the first draft of The Woks of Life cookbook. Happily, however, we’ve repurposed it into a surprise gift for anyone who pre-orders (or already pre-ordered)…
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Kung Pao Beef
Posted:View Post: Kung Pao BeefThis Kung Pao Beef will have you devouring delicious little chunks of seared crusty beef, wok-roasted peanuts, and little bits of aromatic, popcorn-toasted dried chilies—all in a spicy, tangy sauce. Don’t forget the rice! Kung Pao Beef? It’s true that…
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What We’ve Learned About How to Raise Chickens
Updated:View Post: What We’ve Learned About How to Raise ChickensToday we have the chick update of all chick updates! We’re talking about how to raise chickens in your backyard. As many of you who follow us on Instagram know, we now have a flock of backyard chickens laying fresh…
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Fujian Fried Rice
Updated:View Post: Fujian Fried RiceFujian Fried Rice is not your average fried rice! This unique dish is a marriage of fried rice and a saucy stir-fry, consisting of a basic egg fried rice topped with a mixture of meat, seafood, vegetables, and sauce. If…
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Hot and Sour Dumpling Soup (酸汤水饺)
Updated:View Post: Hot and Sour Dumpling Soup (酸汤水饺)Hot and Sour Dumpling Soup is a dish from Shaanxi Province. Plump dumplings are served in a piping hot bowl of spicy, sour soup seasoned with Chinese black vinegar. This is a great recipe for anyone who loves sour foods…
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The Cookbook is Almost Here – Sneak Peeks!
Updated:View Post: The Cookbook is Almost Here – Sneak Peeks!We’re getting closer to November 1, the day our cookbook will finally be in your hands! We couldn’t be more thrilled, and it’s a good time to share some extra tidbits about the book. What’s more, we’ve got other posts…
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Ground Bean Sauce
Posted:View Post: Ground Bean SauceThere are many savory Chinese sauces and pastes made from fermented soybeans. Instantly adding flavor to stir-fries, stews and other dishes, you can find them stacked side-by-side in any Chinese grocery store. Just look for the aisle with a dizzying…
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How to Make Wontons: Full Guide
Updated:View Post: How to Make Wontons: Full GuideThis is our complete guide on how to make wontons, where we’ve gathered all of our wonton recipe and supporting articles in one place! If you’re new to making wontons at home, we have tips on what makes a great…
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How to Grow Chili Peppers
Updated:View Post: How to Grow Chili PeppersHere’s the fourth installment of our How to Grow Chinese Vegetables series: how to grow chili peppers. We’ll be talking specifically about Asian varieties you can grow, though the principles for growing different chilies and peppers are largely the same.…
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Oi Muchim (Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad)
Posted:View Post: Oi Muchim (Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad)This Korean cucumber salad is a small side dish or banchan, often served alongside a main course and cooked rice in a Korean meal. Known in Korean as oi muchim, it’s really delicious—refreshing and spicy at the same time. Serve…
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An Introduction to Our Herd
Updated:View Post: An Introduction to Our HerdIt’s time to formally introduce you all to some of our fellow residents at The Woks of Life HQ—our small herd of two alpacas, two goats, and yes…one llama. We shared some photos of the herd when we announced that…
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Smashed Chilies with Century Eggs (擂辣椒)
Updated:View Post: Smashed Chilies with Century Eggs (擂辣椒)Smashed Chilies with Century Eggs, or léi làjiāo (擂辣椒) is a Hunan dish with strong, spicy flavors. I’ve enjoyed it at Hunan restaurants in China as an appetizer, and it left a lasting impression! With so many peppers coming out…
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How To Make Wonton Wrappers
Updated:View Post: How To Make Wonton WrappersToday we’re teaching you guys how to make wonton wrappers! These homemade wonton wrappers are perfectly thin, chewy, and slippery, made with just 3 ingredients: bread flour (AKA high gluten flour), water, and cornstarch. Just pair with your favorite filling…
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Bitter Melon Stir-fry with Black Bean Sauce
Updated:View Post: Bitter Melon Stir-fry with Black Bean SauceThis bitter melon stir-fry is flavorful and balanced with salty fermented black beans, meaty mushrooms, and sweet zucchini. Unlike other well-known Chinese bitter melon dishes, like beef with bitter melon, bitter melon with eggs, and bitter melon pork bone soup,…
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Classic Mooncakes with Red Bean Paste
Posted:View Post: Classic Mooncakes with Red Bean PasteThis is a classic Chinese mooncake recipe with a red bean paste filling. While mooncakes do take time and effort to make, the flavor of homemade mooncakes is so much better than store-bought (and much less expensive!). We make our…
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Things to Do on the Big Island of Hawaii
Updated:View Post: Things to Do on the Big Island of HawaiiHi everyone! We’re back in the swing of travel here at The Woks of Life, and we’re excited to share more travel posts in the coming weeks and months. For today, get ready for an armchair vacation through paradise, because…
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Marinated Steak Karsón
Updated:View Post: Marinated Steak KarsónWhen we grill steaks, we almost always go the traditional route. Just a sprinkle of salt right before it hits the grill. Maybe a little ground black pepper…but even that’s sometimes too much. However, a friend of ours turned us…
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Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad
Updated:View Post: Smashed Asian Cucumber SaladThis Smashed Asian cucumber salad recipe is one of our most popular recipes for a reason! It’s light, refreshing and easy to make in just 10 minutes. It’s also packed with flavor from a zingy dressing, garlic, and cilantro. Note:…
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