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Roasted Turkey Thighs
Updated:View Post: Roasted Turkey ThighsIf there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of cooking, it’s that sometimes the simplest approach yields the tastiest results (see also: my mom’s pan-fried chicken wings). That’s absolutely the case with these roasted turkey thighs. If you’re here looking…
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Jujube (Chinese Red Dates – Hóng Zǎo – 红枣)
Posted:View Post: Jujube (Chinese Red Dates – Hóng Zǎo – 红枣)Dried jujube fruit, also known as Chinese dates or red dates (hóng zǎo – 红枣), are a key ingredient in many Chinese recipes. They are prized for both their culinary versatility and medicinal properties. Learn everything you need to know…
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Hong Kong Baked Pork Chop Rice
Posted:View Post: Hong Kong Baked Pork Chop RiceThis Hong Kong Baked Pork Chop Rice, or guk ju pa fan (焗豬扒飯) in Cantonese, is a delicious casserole of layered flavors: a base of egg fried rice, juicy fried pork chops, and a rich tomato gravy topped with melted…
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Egg Foo Young
Posted:View Post: Egg Foo YoungThis is our full guide to making egg foo young—with whatever protein you like. I cooked many orders of egg foo young in my parents’ Chinese restaurant, so if you’ve been chasing that nostalgic taste, but can’t find a restaurant…
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Chicken Dumplings
Updated:View Post: Chicken DumplingsThese Chinese chicken dumplings are simple to make, juicy, and flavorful. While pork is the most common dumpling filling you’ll find in China, chicken dumplings are also delicious—as long as you keep a few important tips in mind. We have…
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Fried Dace with Stir-Fried Greens
Updated:View Post: Fried Dace with Stir-Fried GreensThis fried dace recipe with stir-fried leafy vegetables makes use of a beloved Cantonese ingredient that used to be known only to Chinese families, but recently went mainstream! (The New York Times/WireCutter included it on its list of The Best…
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Fried Dace: A Full Guide!
Posted:View Post: Fried Dace: A Full Guide!If you grew up in a Cantonese household, fried dace with salted black beans may have been a pantry staple. For us, it was always ready when we needed a quick, flavorful dish to complete our family dinner. This humble…
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Quick and Easy Chinese Noodle Soup
Posted:View Post: Quick and Easy Chinese Noodle SoupMake this quick and easy Chinese Noodle Soup recipe with pantry ingredients, water, and a few items from the fridge. Grab an egg, tomato, and some pre-washed spinach. From the pantry, you just need dried noodles and some seasonings, and…
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How to Make Fried Rice: An Easy Formula
Posted:View Post: How to Make Fried Rice: An Easy FormulaToday we’re going to teach you how to make fried rice just like Chinese restaurants, with an easy fried rice formula! You can make restaurant-style fried rice out of almost anything if you use the right ratios of rice, protein,…
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Baked Kimchi Rice with Cheese
Posted:View Post: Baked Kimchi Rice with CheeseThis baked kimchi rice with cheese is surprisingly easy to make (with just 10 ingredients), vegetarian (if you use a vegan kimchi), and so tasty and satisfying! If you’ve never tried this combination, you’ll be shocked at how well the…
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Taro Stir-fry with Scallion Oil
Updated:View Post: Taro Stir-fry with Scallion OilThis taro stir-fry with scallion oil is so simple, with just 8 ingredients. It takes less than 30 minutes to make, but despite its simplicity, it’s surprisingly delicious! If you aren’t from Zhejiang Province, this is probably the first time…
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Homemade Tea (Caffeine-Free!)
Posted:View Post: Homemade Tea (Caffeine-Free!)This is an easy homemade tea recipe that doesn’t require tea bags, is caffeine-free, and uses ingredients that you may already have in your pantry and spice cabinet! It tastes like a fancy designer tea blend with a subtle sweetness,…
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Best Winter Vegetable Soup
Updated:View Post: Best Winter Vegetable SoupI make this winter vegetable soup recipe nearly weekly. Everyone who’s tasted it is amazed that I basically only use water and vegetables to make it. I’m even surprised at how all the ingredients come together so beautifully and easily.…
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Thai Vegetable Curry
Posted:View Post: Thai Vegetable CurryThis colorful, aromatic Thai Vegetable Curry recipe may be vegetarian, but it doesn’t skimp on flavor. Creamy coconut milk and Thai red curry paste create the perfect base for tender eggplant, crisp vegetables, and fragrant Thai basil. The beauty of…
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Steamed Pork Ribs with Red Fermented Bean Curd
Posted:View Post: Steamed Pork Ribs with Red Fermented Bean CurdSteamed Pork Ribs with Fermented Red Bean Curd is the perfect make-ahead Chinese dish for a busy weeknight. Marinate the ribs the night before, and put them in the refrigerator. When you get home from work, place them into the…
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Hakka Taro Roll
Updated:View Post: Hakka Taro RollThis Hakka taro roll is a little-known recipe that you may only see around Lunar New Year. Julienned taro and a bit of ground meat are mixed with dried mushrooms, dried shrimp, Chinese sausage, and peanuts. The mixture gets rolled…
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Shrimp Clay Pot with Garlic
Posted:View Post: Shrimp Clay Pot with GarlicThis Chinese Garlic Shrimp Clay Pot recipe is impressive, very delicious, and surprisingly easy to make. It is a great candidate for Chinese New Year dinner, not just because it symbolizes wealth and happiness “rolling in,” but also because you…
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Braised Eggs with Noodles
Updated:View Post: Braised Eggs with NoodlesBraised eggs with noodles is a dish that you won’t necessarily find anywhere else. It’s more of a concept than a dish! You braise scrambled eggs in a sauce with vegetables and aromatics, and the savory mixture gets served over…
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