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Shortcut Wonton Soup Base
Posted:View Post: Shortcut Wonton Soup BaseThis easy shortcut wonton soup base is perfect when you want an extremely quick meal. A little of this and that from the pantry (see our 10 Essential Chinese Pantry Ingredients list) makes wontons you fished out of the freezer…
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Tofu Noodles
Updated:View Post: Tofu NoodlesYou thought zoodles were the cutting edge, but what about tofu noodles? Chinese people have been using these noodle-like strips of bean curd, not to replace regular noodles, but as a food item in their own right. In this article,…
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Our New House (We Think It Might Be a Farm?)
Updated:View Post: Our New House (We Think It Might Be a Farm?)The Woks of Life HQ has moved! Last year, in our busiest months of editing, cooking for, and photographing the cookbook, we had to pause. Not for a break (though that would’ve been nice), but to pack up everything from…
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Mapo Eggplant
Posted:View Post: Mapo EggplantMapo Eggplant is exactly what it sounds like—the familiar flavors of everyone’s favorite Mapo Tofu recipe, with the replacement of tender, silky eggplant. Why Mapo An Eggplant? For some reason—some folks out there are STILL holding down the fort on…
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Stir-fried Chinese Yellow Chives with Pork
Updated:View Post: Stir-fried Chinese Yellow Chives with PorkThis recipe for stir-fried Chinese yellow chives with pork is especially tasty this time of year—spring and summer—when delicate, mild-flavored yellow garlic chives are in season. It’s easy to prepare, so if you have access to yellow chives, give this…
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Tortilla Jianbing Wraps (煎饼卷)
Posted:View Post: Tortilla Jianbing Wraps (煎饼卷)These easy tortilla jianbing wraps are a godsend for anyone who loves this tasty and satisfying street food breakfast treat. Unless you live near a friendly local jian bing man or woman, though, it’s probably the case that this is…
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Shredded Pork Pan-fried Noodles
Posted:View Post: Shredded Pork Pan-fried NoodlesShredded Pork Pan-fried Noodles is a delicious dish with Hong-Kong-style crispy noodles and a flavorful pork stir-fry on top. The sauce drips down onto the noodles and makes for a very tasty combination! What Sets This Pan-fried Noodle Recipe Apart?…
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Vegan Detox Soup!
Updated:View Post: Vegan Detox Soup!I’ve seen a lot of detox soup recipes out there, but I think this version, which uses Asian ingredients like wakame (dried seaweed), ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and silken tofu, is particularly tasty. It also happens to be vegetarian,…
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Firm Tofu
Updated:View Post: Firm TofuThere are dozens of types of tofu, but firm tofu is one of the most versatile. In this article, we’ll talk about what firm tofu is, how it’s different from other common types of tofu, how it’s used, and more! …
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PRE-ORDER The Woks of Life Cookbook Now!
Updated:View Post: PRE-ORDER The Woks of Life Cookbook Now!Hi everyone—we wrote a book! And it has a cover!! We are SO excited to announce that our cookbook is finally available for pre-order. After almost 9 years of blogging, approximately 6 years of telling readers that no, we don’t…
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Sand Ginger
Updated:View Post: Sand GingerSand ginger (shā jiāng, 沙薑) has only recently become known in Western kitchens, but it has been part of Southeast Asian cuisine and traditional medicine for centuries. It’s been used to treat a range of ailments including fatigue, cough, and…
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Beef with Black Bean Sauce
Posted:View Post: Beef with Black Bean SauceBeef with black bean sauce is a delicious, classic combination you’ll find on Chinese and Chinese American restaurant menus across the U.S. It’s quick and easy to make, using an ingredient that many of you have asked us about over…
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Steamed Broccoli
Updated:View Post: Steamed BroccoliIf you have a good steamed broccoli recipe in your arsenal, you may find yourself making it every week! This recipe fits the bill. While the broccolis steaming, all just whip up a tasty sauce to drizzle over the top.…
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Sweet and Sour Shrimp
Posted:View Post: Sweet and Sour ShrimpSweet and sour shrimp is an impressive yet easy dish. Eating shrimp can be a luxury, especially when going out. But by making this sweet and sour shrimp recipe at home, you can splurge on yourself a little while keeping…
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Chicken Katsu Curry Rice
Updated:View Post: Chicken Katsu Curry RiceThis Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry Rice is our new favorite recipe of the moment! It’s a symphony of textures—crispy panko-breaded chicken cutlet, creamy curry sauce, and slightly sticky, beautifully translucent Japanese rice. What more could you ask from a meal? …
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Moo Shu Vegetables
Updated:View Post: Moo Shu VegetablesThis Moo Shu Vegetables recipe is healthy and vegan, but it’s also just plain delicious. We’re pretty confident that anyone will enjoy this dish—not just vegans and vegetarians! It’s one of those dishes that makes us happy to eat less…
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Simple Pan-fried Chicken Breast
Updated:View Post: Simple Pan-fried Chicken BreastThis pan-fried chicken breast recipe is a simple way to prepare chicken breast for a quick dinner or meal prep. It’s a simple, tasty marinade with some key umami-packed ingredients like oyster sauce and light soy sauce, as well as…
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Bok Choy: Different Types & How to Cook it
Posted:View Post: Bok Choy: Different Types & How to Cook itBok choy (also sometimes spelled pak choy or pok choi) is one of the most commonly available and widely known Chinese vegetables in the United States (and outside of China generally). There are different varieties, which can cause confusion at…
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