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Beef Chow Fun
Updated:View Post: Beef Chow FunBeef chow fun is a favorite among Chinese food lovers. The problem is, the traditional version isn’t widely available, and there aren’t many good recipes out there (until now!). What Is Beef Chow Fun? Beef chow fun is a Cantonese dish…
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Laksa Noodle Soup
Updated:View Post: Laksa Noodle SoupLaksa. DELICIOUS Laksa. I am VERY excited about this post, not least because I now have a tried and true laksa recipe documented on the blog that I can come back to again and again! What is Laksa? Laksa is…
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Easy Mandarin Pancakes
Updated:View Post: Easy Mandarin PancakesWhen it comes to cooking, it’s pretty clear that we’re big on tradition at The Woks of Life. But when we discover a quick and easy kitchen shortcut, we’re also eager to bring it to our readers’ attention! These mandarin…
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Chinese Black Vinegar
Updated:View Post: Chinese Black VinegarThe three main types of rice vinegar (mi cù, 米醋) used in Chinese cooking are white rice vinegar, black rice vinegar (or Chinkiang Vinegar), and red rice vinegar. In this article, we focus on Chinese black vinegar, also known as…
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Butterfly Shrimp with Bacon
Updated:View Post: Butterfly Shrimp with BaconButterfly Shrimp with Bacon is a retro recipe that has graced Chinese restaurant menus going back to the 60s, before I was born. Similar to early Chinese American dishes like Egg Foo Young, Chop Suey, and Chicken Chow Mein, this…
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Woks Family Photo Shoot (& Amazing Gift Idea!)
Updated:View Post: Woks Family Photo Shoot (& Amazing Gift Idea!)If you’re a longtime Woks of Life reader, you know that our “headshots” (i.e. the blurry, grainy photos of us lifted from my iPhoto library 6 years ago) have long been due for a refresh. Chalk it up to my…
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Homemade Chili Bamboo Shoots
Updated:View Post: Homemade Chili Bamboo ShootsChili Bamboo Shoots are a staple condiment/garnish/snack I’ve been eating all my life––from a jar. Until recently, that is! I have to say, now that I’ve gone homemade, I’m never going back to the jarred stuff! The Perfect Topping for…
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Cantonese Pork Soup with Carrots & Chinese Yam
Updated:View Post: Cantonese Pork Soup with Carrots & Chinese YamThis Cantonese Pork Soup with Carrots & Chinese Yam is a great example of a classic Cantonese soup, with a clean broth, rich flavor, and abundant health benefits. Trust me when I tell you, the Cantonese are very serious about…
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha & Honey
Updated:View Post: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha & HoneyThis recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha and Honey delivers delicious sweet and spicy flavor—a welcome departure from the regular old salt and pepper seasoning. Serve these roasted brussels sprouts as a side dish with any meal, or use…
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Chinese Tofu Sheet Stir-Fry (千张肉丝)
Updated:View Post: Chinese Tofu Sheet Stir-Fry (千张肉丝)This dish is one of our family favorites! Fresh tofu sheets are sliced and fried with strips of pork, garlic, and peppers to create a beautiful stir-fry (qiānzhang ròusī, 千张肉丝) that’s also a well-known homestyle dish from Hubei province. It’s…
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How to Fold a Chinese Dumpling (4 Techniques!)
Updated:View Post: How to Fold a Chinese Dumpling (4 Techniques!)Do you love eating dumplings? Let’s be real…who doesn’t? In this post, we’re going to show you how to fold a Chinese dumpling using four different techniques, ranging from incredibly easy up to the classic pleats. A Note On Our…
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1-2-3-4-5 Ribs
Updated:View Post: 1-2-3-4-5 Ribs1-2-3-4-5 Ribs is a dish that’s come in and out of my consciousness with an almost mystical quality. I didn’t know the origin of the name, nor had I ever tried it. But every so often, I’d hear of it…
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Sesame Oil: Everything You Need to Know
Updated:View Post: Sesame Oil: Everything You Need to KnowSesame oil is a key ingredient in our list of 10 Essential Chinese Pantry Ingredients. It’s one of those Asian staples that has made its way out into the mainstream. These days, even regular grocery stores stock it. It can…
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15 Nourishing Chinese Soup Recipes
Updated:View Post: 15 Nourishing Chinese Soup RecipesAs a middle-aged Chinese woman, I’ve picked up some useful do’s and don’ts throughout the years. One major DO I’ve learned is to have more nourishing soups in one’s diet this time of year. We all love autumn for its…
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Chinese Rice Cake Soup
Updated:View Post: Chinese Rice Cake SoupThis Chinese rice cake soup or niángāo tāng (年糕汤) is as delicious as it is comforting! Rice cake soup is also big in Korea. Indeed, when you search for “rice cake soup” on Google, nearly all the recipes are for…
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Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten-free!)
Updated:View Post: Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten-free!)Buckwheat Pancakes are one of our favorite breakfasts, not just because they’re healthy, but because they’re a win-win on taste and nutrition! They also happen to be gluten-free, and just as easy to make as regular pancakes. Why Try Buckwheat…
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Perfect Yellow Cake
Updated:View Post: Perfect Yellow CakeOur family has experimented for years to pin down the perfect yellow cake recipe. Well by George, I think we’ve finally done it! Defining the Perfect Yellow Cake First, let’s get on the same page about what we look for…
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Soup Dumplings (Xiaolongbao – 小笼包)
Updated:View Post: Soup Dumplings (Xiaolongbao – 小笼包)Chinese Soup Dumplings, or xiaolongbao (xiǎo lóng bāo – 小笼包), are perhaps the most perfect single bite of food ever conceived by man. Ever wonder how they get the soup into the dumpling? We have the soup dumpling recipe that reveals…
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