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Squirrel Fish in Sweet & Sour Sauce
Updated:View Post: Squirrel Fish in Sweet & Sour SauceSweet and Sour Squirrel Fish, or sōngshǔ yú (松鼠魚), is a legendary fish recipe from Jiangsu Province. While it’s a bit complicated, it can be done at home with patience and practice! We’ll show you how to make it from…
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Chinese Cured Pork Belly (Cantonese Lap yuk)
Updated:View Post: Chinese Cured Pork Belly (Cantonese Lap yuk)Chinese cured pork belly, or là ròu (腊肉) in Mandarin and lap yuk in Cantonese, is a staple in Chinese cuisine. Late autumn and winter is a great time to make this at home. I just whipped up two batches,…
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Chinese Sesame Twists (Zha Ma Ye – 炸麻叶), a Chinese New Year Snack
Posted:View Post: Chinese Sesame Twists (Zha Ma Ye – 炸麻叶), a Chinese New Year SnackChinese sesame twists are delicious Chinese New Year snacks that you can serve alongside peanuts, roasted sunflower or watermelon seeds, and colorful candies as you celebrate with family and friends. Memories of Zha Ma Ye I remember eating these twists,…
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Chili Garlic Shrimp
Updated:View Post: Chili Garlic ShrimpChili garlic shrimp is a spicy treat that comes together very quickly. Chop the aromatics, sear some jumbo tiger shrimp in a super-hot wok, combine with our tasty homemade sauce mixture, and voila! It’s the year of the tiger in…
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Cloves
Updated:View Post: ClovesCloves have been in use for thousands of years. Even before they became highly coveted by the Dutch East India Company, they were used in traditional medicine as a remedy for toothaches, arthritis, and more. Actually, the history of cloves…
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Red Braised Chicken (Hongshao Ji)
Updated:View Post: Red Braised Chicken (Hongshao Ji)This red braised chicken recipe (hóngshāo jī, 红烧鸡) is for our readers who can’t eat pork and haven’t been able to try our popular Hong Shao Rou (Shanghai-style red braised pork belly) recipe! It’s also a great way to cook…
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Mei Cai Kou Rou – Steamed Pork Belly w/ Preserved Vegetables
Updated:View Post: Mei Cai Kou Rou – Steamed Pork Belly w/ Preserved VegetablesMei Cai Kou Rou, a dish of braised and then steamed pork belly, holds a high position on the Chinese comfort food list. It’s also a celebratory dish suitable for a Chinese New Year dinner or other special occasion. A…
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Orange Beef
Updated:View Post: Orange BeefThis orange beef recipe (陈皮牛 – chén pí niú in Mandarin), is crafted with a mix of interesting, complex flavors. Shallow-fried beef is complemented by fresh orange and fragrant dried mandarin peel, along with aromatics like star anise, dried red…
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Salted Pork Bone Soup
Updated:View Post: Salted Pork Bone SoupSalted Pork Bone Soup is a homestyle comfort food recipe that we crave in the wintertime. The addition of glass noodles makes this an extra satisfying meal (you can use mung bean noodles, as we have here, or sweet potato…
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The Woks of Life Family Cooking Competition!
Updated:View Post: The Woks of Life Family Cooking Competition!Earlier in the fall, we knew we wanted to have a family gathering, but we weren’t sure we wanted to take on the task of cooking that big of a spread. We fell back on the classic pot luck model,…
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Episode 3 of Our Food Network Digital Series
Updated:View Post: Episode 3 of Our Food Network Digital SeriesEpisode 3 of our Family Meal digital series with the Food Network is here! Check it out on Foodnetwork.com, or watch on Facebook if you’re outside the United States. Read more about ep 1 and ep 2 Read more about the show and Episode…
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Milk Bread Croissants
Updated:View Post: Milk Bread CroissantsCroissants are something I never thought I could successfully make at home. But just like our sourdough (first in my list of things I’d never thought I’d be able to make), I’ve figured out a great croissant recipe that even…
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Taiwanese Fried Chicken (台湾盐酥鸡)
Updated:View Post: Taiwanese Fried Chicken (台湾盐酥鸡)This Taiwanese fried chicken (台湾盐酥鸡 – táiwān yán sū jī) has all the traits of a good fried chicken: juicy, crispy, and addictive. The fact that the pieces are bite-sized is a plus. It’s similar to a popcorn chicken, and…
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Coriander Seeds
Updated:View Post: Coriander SeedsCoriander seeds have been in use for thousands of years. They were found during excavations of Neolithic sites in the Middle East and in King Tut’s tomb alongside other valued herbs and spices. The seeds resemble small wooden beads, and…
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Episode 2 of our Food Network Digital Series
Updated:View Post: Episode 2 of our Food Network Digital SeriesEpisode 2 of our Family Meal digital series with the Food Network is here! Check it out on Foodnetwork.com, or on YouTube or Facebook. (Read more about the show and Episode 1 here.) The second episode is all about how…
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Spicy Bamboo Shoot Salad
Updated:View Post: Spicy Bamboo Shoot SaladThis easy, no-cook(!) spicy bamboo shoot salad can be served as an appetizer (either cold or at room temperature). You can also serve it as a side dish with other stir-fries, braises, etc. The flavor of the sauce is balanced,…
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Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce
Updated:View Post: Shrimp with Black Bean SauceShrimp with black bean sauce is a delicious dish to enjoy over steamed rice, with plenty of sauce and a rich umami flavor from the fermented black beans. About this version of shrimp with black bean sauce When you think…
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Did You See Us on Food Network Today?
Updated:View Post: Did You See Us on Food Network Today?We’re beside ourselves with some exciting news! We have a 3-episode digital Food Network series releasing this month. It’s a show called Family Meal, about family food businesses. Ours was the first family to be featured! The three episodes document…
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