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Palmier Cookies
Updated:View Post: Palmier CookiesSince we posted our rough puff pastry recipe a few months ago, we’ve been experimenting with more treats to make with it. This recipe for palmier cookies has become one of our favorites, because it’s so versatile, you can use…
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4-Ingredient Fruit & Yogurt Popsicles
Updated:View Post: 4-Ingredient Fruit & Yogurt PopsiclesWhen I was a kid, there was nothing better than a cool popsicle as the temperatures climbed in the summer. Today, I’m bringing back a little summertime nostalgia with these 4-Ingredient Fruit & Yogurt Popsicles! When I say I loved…
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Chicken Adobo
Updated:View Post: Chicken AdoboI was introduced to this Chicken Adobo recipe by the Lucky Peach cookbook, 101 Easy Asian Recipes. I’d never tried chicken adobo before, but it seemed too easy to pass up. And you know what? It’s so delicious I’ve added…
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Chinese Stir-Fry Sauce: For Any Meat/Vegetables!
Updated:View Post: Chinese Stir-Fry Sauce: For Any Meat/Vegetables!This is an easy stir-fry sauce recipe to quickly make homemade stir-fries with whatever meat or vegetables you have! Of all the recipes here on the Woks of Life, you may find yourself coming back to this one the most…
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Moo Goo Gai Pan: Mushroom and Chicken Stir Fry
Updated:View Post: Moo Goo Gai Pan: Mushroom and Chicken Stir FryI remember moo goo gai pan from my first job in a Chinese restaurant in upstate New York. As was the case for this Chinese kid and most Americanized Chinese dishes, the first time I ate it was on the…
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Char Siu-Style Oven Baked Ribs
Updated:View Post: Char Siu-Style Oven Baked RibsA few weekends ago, baby back ribs were on sale at our local grocery store. And with many spring and summer gatherings coming up, I decided to experiment with some crowd-pleasing rib recipes. Well, cat’s out of the bag. It…
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Mango Muffins with Crumb Topping
Updated:View Post: Mango Muffins with Crumb ToppingWe don’t post muffin or cupcake recipes often on The Woks of Life, but these mango muffins are too delicious to not share. Really, I’m recording my mango muffin recipe here on the blog for selfish reasons—I want them to…
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Zhaliang (Fried Dough Rice Noodle Rolls)
Updated:View Post: Zhaliang (Fried Dough Rice Noodle Rolls)Zhaliang is everyone’s favorite dim sum item, especially kids. When Sarah, Kaitlin, and their cousins were little, zhaliang was the most requested and coveted plate on the table! What is Zhaliang? Zhaliang is a Cantonese dim sum dish consisting…
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Egg Drop Soup
Updated:View Post: Egg Drop SoupIn my parents’ Chinese restaurant, we used to make three soups every day without fail, and it was always the first thing we would do when we opened the restaurant. Wonton soup, hot and sour soup, and egg drop soup––the classic…
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10 Things to Do in Oahu Off the Beaten Path
Posted:View Post: 10 Things to Do in Oahu Off the Beaten PathMost Oahu travelers know about Waikiki, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, and Hanauma Bay. But what are some of the best things to do in Oahu off the beaten path? Traveling to Oahu Hawaii is one of the world’s most beautiful…
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Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry
Updated:View Post: Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fryHi everyone, Sarah here. This Chinese tomato egg stir-fry is something you’ll find on many Chinese home dinner tables. It’s fast, easy, cheap, and made with very simple, everyday ingredients. You’ll really be surprised at how tasty it is. The…
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Beef and Broccoli
Updated:View Post: Beef and BroccoliBeef and Broccoli is one of the most popular dishes on Chinese restaurant menus. It also happens to be one of our family’s favorite takeout dishes. When my parents owned a Chinese takeout restaurant years ago, we had to crank…
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How to Use a Bamboo Steamer
Updated:View Post: How to Use a Bamboo SteamerWhile there are many different ways to steam food, using a bamboo steamer is our preferred method for steaming just about anything! In this article, we provide step-by-step instructions on how to use a bamboo steamer, so you can start…
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Typhoon Shelter Shrimp
Updated:View Post: Typhoon Shelter ShrimpIf you like shrimp, you’re going to want to try this Typhoon Shelter Shrimp recipe. Crispy panko breadcrumbs are tossed in aromatic shrimp oil, along with fried ginger, garlic and chili. This mixture is then tossed with fragrant fried shrimp.…
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Kung Pao Chicken
Updated:View Post: Kung Pao ChickenKung pao chicken exists both in the traditional Chinese repertoire and Americanized takeout menus alike. When we lived in Beijing, I was actually surprised to see how popular Kung Pao Chicken was among restaurant goers. At certain restaurants that featured…
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Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread
Updated:View Post: Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic BreadChinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread was a sandwich made popular in the 1960s and 70s in the Catskills region of upstate New York. Known as the Borscht Belt or “Jewish Alps” back in the day, towns in the Catskills…
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Chinese Hot Mustard
Updated:View Post: Chinese Hot MustardChinese Hot Mustard is one of those condiments you might not think of making yourself, but it’s quick and easy to prepare at home. Many of you have probably seen Chinese mustard served alongside sweet duck sauce in Chinese restaurants…
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How to Make Duck Sauce
Updated:View Post: How to Make Duck SauceThis homemade duck sauce recipe is fresh, preservative-free, and you can customize it to your own tastes. Best of all, it’s made with real ingredients, no high fructose corn syrup, and much more flavor than those little packets! Chinese duck…
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