Sha Cha Sauce (沙茶奖) is really underrated, and I’m not sure why. Often labeled on its packaging as “Chinese BBQ Sauce” in English, sha cha sauce is a mixture of shallots, garlic, dried shrimp, fish, and chilies that may not exactly sound all that appetizing, but when combined together in whatever magical process they use […]
A Guide to Traveling Iceland’s Ring Road in a Camper Van
Hi again Woks of Life Travel readers. We’re back with more about Iceland! Specifically…a guide on how to travel Iceland’s Ring Road in a camper van. Everything from choosing the right van rental company to practicalities like packing, meal planning, and navigation. While I really enjoyed writing that 10-Day Iceland Itinerary post we published recently, this […]
Iceland Itinerary: A 10-Day Road Trip
Hey Woks of Life Travel readers. I just got back from Iceland a few weeks ago. My boyfriend Justin (Friend-Turned-Boyfriend. See here.) and I went to Iceland for 10 days in March, driving the entire Ring Road in a camper van. We washed dishes in the frigid spray of gas station car washes, negotiated pee breaks […]
Red Curry Noodles with Chicken
The star of these red curry noodles? Thai red curry paste. These little cans of magic can single-handedly pack a flavor punch in any meat, vegetable, or noodle dish you can dream up. Which is great, because you can get that delightfully exotic red curry flavor without the trouble of finding all of the obscure […]
Chairman Mao’s Red Braised Pork Belly
Today, I’m sharing a recipe for Chairman Mao’s Red Braised Pork Belly. While the recipe for Shanghai Braised Pork Belly is admired by many, I think it’s time to expand upon it. Many of you have inquired about adding aromatics like scallions, ginger, garlic, and spices like star anise. I resisted a bit, because I […]
Our Top Picks for Quick and Easy Noodle Soups
Today we have a roundup of some of our favorite quick and easy noodle soup recipes from the blog. Growing up, my mom’s noodle soup repertoire covered just a couple of basic variations of noodle soup that would show up on the dinner table on busy days and for light lunches. If we craved anything […]
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup: In an Instant Pot or On the Stove
Today we have two really really exciting things to talk about. Thing #1: Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, a recipe that has long weighed on our minds. Thing #2: Instant Pot and the start of our journey with this beloved and much-hyped kitchen sensation. First, Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup. It’s delicious–tender beef, a rich and slightly […]
Red Curry Tofu (A Vegan Recipe!)
This red curry tofu recipe was born of 1. conversations I have with people in my everyday life who tell me that when they look at our blog, they go directly to the “Quick and Easy” section and 2. the response to our recent roundup of Traditional Chinese Vegan Recipes, which told me that ya’ll definitely […]
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