Cooking vegan can be time-consuming if you really want something flavorful and satisfying. From soaking and grinding cashews to slicing vegetables in weird ways and sourcing hard-to-find ingredients from health food stores…things can get complicated fast! If you’re looking for a simple, satisfying vegan meal that can be made in 10 minutes, this Vegan Pad […]
30-Minute Multigrain Congee
According to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), winter is the season for “storing and stashing,” for your body to preserve its strength. What could be better than this multigrain congee? It warms, hydrates, and replenishes the nutrients your body needs. A Healthier, More Flavorful Congee Recipe With the December holidays and Chinese New Year celebrations in […]
Fermented Bean Curd
Fermented bean curd, also called fermented tofu, bean cheese, or tofu cheese, comes in both a white variety and a red variety, and it’s pretty foreign to the average American home cook. Other names include preserved bean curd or wet bean curd. So what is this ingredient? To be upfront, this is one of those […]
Chicken Noodle Wonton Soup
During these cold months, you might need a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup to warm you up. We love a classic pot of chicken stock, but when you’re looking for something a little different, this Chicken Noodle Wonton Soup has all the flavor of the original cold remedy with a twist. A Different Chicken […]
How to Cook Dumplings 3 Ways
Growing up, dumplings (jiǎozi, 餃子) were practically their own food group in our family. A bag of dumplings was always in the freezer, ready to become an after school snack, quick breakfast, party appetizer, or lazy weeknight dinner. In this post, we’ll talk about how to cook dumplings properly, with three methods: steaming, pan-frying, and […]
How to Make Five Spice Powder
Five Spice Powder is probably one of the most well-known Chinese seasoning blends, and a popular shortcut for getting that signature flavor. What is five spice powder made of? We did an informal audit of five spice powders, and it’s usually a combination of: Chinese cinnamon, fennel seed, star anise, and cloves. When it comes […]
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken is made by batter-frying chicken and then tossing it in a quick and easy sweet and sour sauce. If you love Chinese food but don’t live in China, chances are you’ve tried this dish before. Meaning, it’s actually more Western than Chinese! But really, who doesn’t love crispy fried chicken with […]
Super Bowl Menu: 30 Recipes!
It’s almost Super Bowl Sunday, and we’ve got 30 potential recipes to add to your Super Bowl Menu. These snacks and noms are the perfect accompaniments to veg out on the couch with come game time! Our Super Bowl Party Is All About the Food If you’re like me, this Super Bowl Sunday—and really every […]
