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Silken Tofu & Soft Tofu
Updated:View Post: Silken Tofu & Soft TofuOf the many types of tofu available, silken tofu and soft tofu are types of “fresh” tofu, which means they have remained uncooked and minimally processed. But how do they differ from firm tofu? How are they used? We’ll cover…
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Allspice
Updated:View Post: AllspiceThough its name suggests a mixture or blend of different spices, allspice is actually just one spice with a warm and multi-faceted fragrance. We’ll explore how it is used in cooking in this article. What Is Allspice? Allspice is the…
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Cabbage and Glass Noodle Stir-Fry
Updated:View Post: Cabbage and Glass Noodle Stir-FryThis cabbage stir-fry with glass noodles and scrambled eggs is an easy, economical, and satisfying recipe. It also happens to be vegetarian! It’s filling enough to be a main meal for one or two people, and makes a great side…
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Steamed Crystal Dumplings
Updated:View Post: Steamed Crystal DumplingsCrystal dumplings (水晶饺子 – shuǐjīng jiǎozi) got their name from the beautiful translucent look of the dumpling wrappers. Although not quite as common or popular as crowd favorite, har gow shrimp dumplings, you’ll see these beauties on carts in restaurants…
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Ham & Cheese Croissants
Posted:View Post: Ham & Cheese CroissantsHam and Cheese croissants are a real treat to enjoy any time of day. We posted our milk bread croissant recipe a few months ago, but if you haven’t tried it yet, this recipe is a very good reason to…
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Ginger Scallion Hokkien Noodles
Posted:View Post: Ginger Scallion Hokkien NoodlesThis Hokkien Noodles recipe (Ginger Scallion Hokkien Noodles, that is) is a 10-ingredient wonder. They also take just 20 minutes to prepare from start (i.e. walking into your apartment after a long day) to finish (i.e. parking your butt in…
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Everyday Vegetable Stir-Fry
Posted:View Post: Everyday Vegetable Stir-FryUse whatever vegetables you have on hand to make this everyday vegetable stir-fry. It’s a great way to use up bits of vegetables you don’t know what to do with, and to get a big dose of colorful veggies into…
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How to Break Down a Chicken
Posted:View Post: How to Break Down a ChickenIn this post, we’ll show you how to break down a chicken into wings, leg quarters (or thighs and drumsticks), and chicken breast. We’ll also show you how to de-bone chicken breasts to create boneless skinless chicken breasts and tenderloins. …
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Hua Juan (Chinese Flower Rolls/Steamed Scallion Buns)
Posted:View Post: Hua Juan (Chinese Flower Rolls/Steamed Scallion Buns)Chinese hua juan, or flower rolls, are beautiful to look at and delicious. These steamed scallion buns (which can also be pan-fried for crispy bottoms), are surprisingly tasty despite their simplicity, thanks to a few simple ingredients: salt, five spice…
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Ban Fan, a Simple Chinese mixed rice bowl
Updated:View Post: Ban Fan, a Simple Chinese mixed rice bowlA Chinese bàn fàn (拌饭) is a simple bowl of mixed rice similar to Korean bibimbap (albeit much simpler). It’s almost crazy how easy it is to put together, and it’s super satisfying and tasty. As you may have guessed…
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Do You Know the 8 Chinese Cuisines?
Updated:View Post: Do You Know the 8 Chinese Cuisines?Sometimes we get asked, after posting more than 1000 recipes, are you ever going to run out of ideas? Well rest easy. Chinese cuisine is incredibly varied, and while we’ve covered many recipes from across China, we definitely represent some…
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How to Wash a Wok
Updated:View Post: How to Wash a WokLearning how to wash a wok sounds simple. And it is simple once you know what to do. But over the years, we’ve come across many misconceptions when it comes to wok care—not just the seasoning process, but also washing…
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Chicken and Mushroom Clay Pot Rice
Updated:View Post: Chicken and Mushroom Clay Pot RiceChicken and Mushroom Clay Pot Rice is a picture-perfect Chinese comfort food dish. It has an incredible earthy flavor, courtesy of the classic combination of Chinese black mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms and lily flower. It also has the silkiest chicken…
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Chinese Pork Bone Soup with Tomatoes, Potatoes & Corn
Updated:View Post: Chinese Pork Bone Soup with Tomatoes, Potatoes & CornDon’t be fooled by the simplicity of this Chinese pork bone soup recipe with tomatoes, potatoes, and corn (fānqié yùmǐ tǔdòu zhū gǔ tāng – 番茄玉米土豆猪骨汤). The flavor combination of sweet corn, tomatoes, and hearty potatoes comes together in a…
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Chicken & Soft Tofu Casserole (鸡粒豆腐煲)
Updated:View Post: Chicken & Soft Tofu Casserole (鸡粒豆腐煲)This chicken and soft tofu casserole recipe is a dish of bubbling, delicious comfort. A tofu casserole, usually served in a clay pot, is the very idea of comfort food for many Chinese. The word “casserole” refers to a dish…
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Sesame Seeds
Updated:View Post: Sesame SeedsSesame seeds (zhīma, 芝麻) are a must-have in your kitchen. They are super versatile as an ingredient because they are so mild, with both sweet and savory applications in Asian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisine. In this article, we’ll talk…
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Fa Gao (Chinese Prosperity Cake)
Posted:View Post: Fa Gao (Chinese Prosperity Cake)Chinese Fa Gao (fāgāo – 发糕), also known as prosperity cake or fortune cake, is a common sight around Chinese New Year. It’s also served at other holidays, ceremonial events, and weddings. This fa gao recipe will walk you through…
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Chinese New Year Traditions
Updated:View Post: Chinese New Year TraditionsHalf the fun of Chinese New Year is reviving all the traditions around the holiday. There’s nothing better than getting together with family and friends to celebrate with the special sights, sounds, and tastes that only come around once a…
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