Our Mongolian Beef recipe has been one of the most popular Woks of Life recipes since we first published it in July 2015, and for good reason! The Origins of Mongolian Beef But first. What exactly are the origins of Mongolian Beef? Because it’s definitely not Mongolian… In fact, in Mongolia, more often than not, […]
French Palmier Cookies
Since we posted our rough puff pastry recipe a few months ago, we’ve been experimenting with more treats to make with it! This palmiers recipe has become one of our favorites, not least because it is so versatile! What Are Palmiers? Palmiers are a classic French cookie/pastry made from puff pastry. Sometimes called palm leaves […]
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 often for both versatility AND taste. Over the years working and cooking in Chinese restaurants, […]
Moo Goo Gai Pan: Mushroom and Chicken Stir Fry
I 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 job! The first time I saw my father prepare moo goo gai pan, it was […]
Egg Drop Soup
In 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 trio offered on every Chinese menu. Making these soups during the winter months would help […]
Beef and Broccoli
Beef 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 out beef and broccoli orders every single day, so I’ve had plenty of practice making […]
Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread
Chinese 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 would swell during the summer with resort and camp vacationers from New York City. Meals […]
Chinese Hot Mustard
Chinese 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 with crunchy fried noodles as an appetizer. Admittedly, general hot sauce mania means that hot […]
