Laksa. DELICIOUS Laksa. I am VERY excited about this post, not least because I now have a tried and true laksa recipe documented on the blog that I can come back to again and again! What is Laksa? Laksa is spicy, fragrant noodle soup found across Southeast Asia, particularly Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It consists […]
Woks Family Photo Shoot (& Amazing Gift Idea!)
If you’re a longtime Woks of Life reader, you know that our “headshots” (i.e. the blurry, grainy photos of us lifted from my iPhoto library 6 years ago) have long been due for a refresh. Chalk it up to my innate inability to take nice-looking photos of us while we’re cooking. I may know how […]
Chicken Lo Mein
Chicken Lo Mein is a classic takeout dish we’ve all probably enjoyed. We find, however, that it’s getting harder than ever to get a good lo mein these days! Hence the need for this recipe. A Personal Takeout Favorite Growing up, having Chinese takeout for dinner was an uncommon occurrence. Usually, my mom or dad […]
Our Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes (& Memories)
With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, we’re rounding up ALL of our family’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes shared on the blog over the years. In addition to hopefully inspiring your holiday menus, each of us also has a story to share about memorable Thanksgivings from days past, which we’ll add at the end. Let’s get started! […]
How to Fold a Chinese Dumpling (4 Techniques!)
Do you love eating dumplings? Let’s be real…who doesn’t? In this post, we’re going to show you how to fold a Chinese dumpling using four different techniques, ranging from incredibly easy up to the classic pleats. A Note On Our Dumpling Recipes We have several dumpling recipes on The Woks of Life, all of which […]
Perfect Yellow Cake
Our family has experimented for years to pin down the perfect yellow cake recipe. Well by George, I think we’ve finally done it! Defining the Perfect Yellow Cake First, let’s get on the same page about what we look for in the perfect yellow cake. For us, an ideal cake has the following qualities: A […]
Vegan Ramen
Ramen, one of the most beloved bowls of hot soup in the world. Traditionally, ramen gets its flavor from rich bone broths made with pork or chicken. But what about a vegan ramen that delivers a comparable level of umami punch, from all vegan ingredients? That, my friends, is what we have on offer today. […]
How to Freeze Herbs & Aromatics
Today, we’re talking about how to freeze herbs and aromatics used commonly in Asian cooking, so that: You can reduce food waste You always have what you need on hand to whip up a recipe A couple weeks ago, my mom was pulling a bag of frozen scallions out of the freezer to make dinner […]
