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Cantonese Poached Chicken (Bai Qie Ji)
Updated:View Post: Cantonese Poached Chicken (Bai Qie Ji)Growing up, Cantonese Poached Chicken is one of those dishes that was always on the table at family dinners. It’s one of the best-loved chicken dishes in Chinese cuisine––Cantonese cuisine more specifically. NOTE: This recipe was originally published in 2014.…
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Lion’s Head Meatballs
Updated:View Post: Lion’s Head MeatballsChinese braised Lion’s Head Meatballs have long been a noticeable gap in our repertoire. But now that Chinese New Year is upon us again, and we’re heading into a new decade, we figured it was finally time to nail down…
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Mirin
Updated:View Post: MirinYou may have seen mirin in the ingredients lists of some of our Japanese recipes and thought, “what is that? In this quick article, we’ll cover what it is, how it’s different from other rice wines, where you can buy…
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Chinese New Year Menus for All Skill Levels
Updated:View Post: Chinese New Year Menus for All Skill LevelsIt’s almost Chinese New Year! As the big day draws closer, it’s time to figure out what to plan for your Chinese New year menu and the big Chinese New Year’s dinner festivities. A big draw of Chinese New Year,…
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Jiu Niang (Fermented Sweet Rice)
Updated:View Post: Jiu Niang (Fermented Sweet Rice)Chinese cooks use jiu niang, or fermented sweet rice, in both savory and sweet dishes. We have our own recipe for homemade jiu niang, but let’s talk in more detail about what this ingredient is. What Is Jiu Niang? Jiu…
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Ru Yi Cai (“As You Wish” Vegetables)
Updated:View Post: Ru Yi Cai (“As You Wish” Vegetables)In anticipation of Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year on Jan 25th, we’re officially launching into our Chinese New Year recipes! Today, we’ll start with this leafy green dish, rú yì cài (如意菜), which loosely translates to “as you…
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Chinese Year of the Rabbit
Updated:View Post: Chinese Year of the Rabbit1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023 The Chinese year of the Rabbit is the fourth year of the 12-year cycle of Chinese Zodiac animals. The old Chinese story behind this was that the Jade emperor ordered a race…
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Vegan Mapo Tofu
Updated:View Post: Vegan Mapo TofuOur Mapo Tofu recipe remains one of the most popular recipes we’ve posted on the blog to date. Indeed, mapo tofu is one of the most famous tofu recipes to have made it out of China. This spicy, delicious dish…
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Dairy-Free Cheesecake
Updated:View Post: Dairy-Free CheesecakeDairy-free cheesecake seems like an oxymoron, but we’ve figured out the formula! This version is a perfectly light, yet creamy cheesecake that serves as a great canvas for any fruit or chocolate toppings your heart desires. I have instructions in…
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Our Most Popular Recipes of 2019
Updated:View Post: Our Most Popular Recipes of 2019It’s become a new tradition for us to look back on the year and take stock of our readers’ favorite recipes. As we say goodbye to the 2010s and close out the decade that saw the founding of The Woks…
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Fantail Shrimp
Updated:View Post: Fantail ShrimpFantail shrimp is one of those retro dishes offered in every Chinese restaurant years ago. I even remember my father ordering fantail shrimp for us kids in the Cantonese restaurants we ate at in Chinatown. Like this timeless fantail shrimp…
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How to Make a Clear Broth
Updated:View Post: How to Make a Clear BrothJust because a clear broth or stock looks almost as clear as water, trust me, it should be far from tasteless. We have already posted recipes for simple clear broths that can be used in recipes or consumed on their…
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Holiday Marshmallow Treats
Updated:View Post: Holiday Marshmallow TreatsWe love marshmallow treats, and these holiday marshmallow treats have become our entry for this year’s local neighborhood cookie exchange! Our history with marshmallow treats goes way back. My mom made rice krispie treats all the time when I was…
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Spicy Hunan Steamed Tofu & Mushrooms
Updated:View Post: Spicy Hunan Steamed Tofu & MushroomsSpicy Hunan Steamed Tofu and Mushrooms is made by caramelizing oyster mushrooms, scattering them on top of silky steamed tofu, and pouring over a sauce of pickled duo jiao chili peppers, ginger, scallions, and lots of white pepper. In short,…
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Watercress Steamed Meatballs
Updated:View Post: Watercress Steamed MeatballsInspired by the Chinese meatballs you’ve seen at the Dim Sum restaurants in your local Chinatown, these watercress steamed meatballs incorporate super-healthy watercress and a classic Chinese meatball recipe. Make no mistake about it. As the name suggests, the star…
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Chinese Handmade Noodles
Updated:View Post: Chinese Handmade NoodlesNothing makes you feel quite so accomplished as slurping down a bowl of Chinese handmade noodles that you kneaded, rolled, and cut from scratch. These deliciously chewy, springy noodles can be served in soup or mixed with whatever tasty sauces…
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Cantonese Chicken Feet Soup
Updated:View Post: Cantonese Chicken Feet SoupCantonese Chicken Feet Soup is so classic, I feel like a fraud for not posting it sooner! Since it’s the season for soups, I hope you give this traditional recipe a try. It will warm you, and the collagen-rich broth…
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Baked White Pepper Chicken Wings
Updated:View Post: Baked White Pepper Chicken WingsSalt and pepper are the foundation of all good things. In Chinese cooking, the “pepper” is usually white pepper, rather than your standard black pepper. These simple, perfectly crispy Baked White Pepper Chicken Wings let both flavors really shine. Add…
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