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Lentil Rice
Posted:View Post: Lentil RiceThis lentil rice is a yet another healthier alternative to plain white rice, of which we have many (see our Quinoa Rice, Black Rice, and Millet Rice)! This one has the most protein of any previous recipes, with the addition…
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Easy Pan-Fried Cod
Posted:View Post: Easy Pan-Fried CodThis easy pan-fried cod recipe is a simple, healthy, clean way to enjoy fish on a weeknight, with just a few pantry staples. The Outsize Importance of Salt When Cooking Fish There is an old saying in Chinese, 咸鱼淡肉菜多油 (xián…
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A Guide to Different Cuts of Pork Ribs
Updated:View Post: A Guide to Different Cuts of Pork RibsIf you’ve ever stood in front of the meat section at your local grocery store, staring at all the different cuts of pork ribs, from spare ribs to baby backs, St. Louis ribs, country-style ribs, and rib tips, and felt…
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Chinese Pumpkin Cake (Nan Gua Bing – 南瓜饼)
Posted:View Post: Chinese Pumpkin Cake (Nan Gua Bing – 南瓜饼)These Chinese Pumpkin Cakes, or nánguā bǐng (南瓜饼), are chewy like mochi, with a crispy exterior. They’re lightly sweet and so festive for the fall season. What makes them even better is how quick and easy they are. No oven…
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Classic Pumpkin Soup
Posted:View Post: Classic Pumpkin SoupThis pumpkin soup is everything you want in a fall recipe: creamy, comforting, and bursting with the natural sweetness of pumpkin. It’s simple enough for a light weeknight dinner with some crusty bread and a salad, but elegant enough to…
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How to Cook Frozen Dumplings
Posted:View Post: How to Cook Frozen DumplingsFrozen dumplings are the perfect anytime emergency meal. Dumplings for breakfast? Yes. For a midnight snack? Definitely. They’re always there when you need them! But for all their popularity, we still get so many questions on how to cook frozen…
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Tofu Fried Rice
Posted:View Post: Tofu Fried RiceTofu Fried Rice is a recipe that has taken us years to share for some reason. But it’s finally here, and this recipe is everything Tofu Fried Rice should be! Loaded with tofu that’s actually flavorful, veggies, and perfectly seasoned…
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My Case for Eating Meat-Lite
Posted:View Post: My Case for Eating Meat-LiteWhen people try to figure out how to eat less meat, the conversation usually goes one of two ways: Or…if you’re someone who loves meat and has zero interest in giving it up? Well, you’re probably tuning out entirely. (I…
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Egg Roll in a Bowl
Posted:View Post: Egg Roll in a BowlEgg Roll in a Bowl is a high fiber, high protein recipe that couldn’t be easier to whip up. In our version, we use ground meat and bags of cole slaw mix like everyone else, but the key difference is…
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Braised Chicken with Chestnuts – 栗子焖鸡
Posted:View Post: Braised Chicken with Chestnuts – 栗子焖鸡This Braised Chicken with Chestnuts is a deliciously cozy dish to have bubbling on the stove this fall. Hearty and wholesome from rich chestnuts and deeply flavored with shiitake mushrooms, it feels just right when the temperatures go down! A…
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Bread Lasagna with Zucchini
Posted:View Post: Bread Lasagna with ZucchiniThis bread lasagna is easier to make than a traditional lasagna, because instead of cooking pasta, you use sliced sourdough bread! It’s one of those “aha!” cooking moments that completely changes how you think about a dish. Layered with sauce,…
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10 Instant Ramen Hacks That Transform Instant Noodles from Good to Incredible
Posted:View Post: 10 Instant Ramen Hacks That Transform Instant Noodles from Good to IncredibleWe need to talk about instant ramen. The Woks of Life is all about traditional Chinese recipes, from-scratch homemade dishes, and building your skills in the kitchen. But sometimes, even us food bloggers don’t feel like cooking! Enter: the packet…
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Vegetable Pancakes
Updated:View Post: Vegetable PancakesThis vegetable pancake recipe came from the need to feed my grandson more vegetables. He loves pasta, bread, and pancakes like any kid, so we decide to “hide” the vegetables in these crispy Chinese-style pancakes, and he loves them. He…
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Chinese Beef on a Stick (Beef Skewers)
Posted:View Post: Chinese Beef on a Stick (Beef Skewers)This is our version of Chinese Beef on a Stick—super savory, a little bit sweet, and crisped on the edges. But it’s not dry or overly sweet like it sometimes could be at Chinese buffets of years past. These beef…
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Chinese Meat Pie, 千层肉饼
Posted:View Post: Chinese Meat Pie, 千层肉饼This Chinese Meat Pie is a real treat—after all, how often do you eat a meat pie? This one is extra exciting. It’s not dense like you might be picturing, but rather layered with a chewy dough and a delicious…
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Edamame Hummus
Posted:View Post: Edamame HummusThis edamame hummus is our new favorite dip for crackers, pita chips, and sliced veggies. It’s an alternative to traditional chickpea-based hummus, though it’s just as easy to make. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, healthy, and just plain delicious. If…
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Chinese Egg Puff Pastry
Posted:View Post: Chinese Egg Puff PastryThis Chinese Egg Puff Pastry is a unique, delectable breakfast recipe that’s easy to whip up (for yourself or a crowd), looks stunning, and tastes even better! Chinese People Love Flaky Pastries & Pancakes (Who Doesn’t?) Did you know that…
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String Bean Stir-Fry with Pork & Zha cai
Posted:View Post: String Bean Stir-Fry with Pork & Zha caiThis string bean stir-fry recipe is easy and satisfying, made with pork, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and zha cai, Chinese pickled mustard stems. It’s a full meal, delicious with a bowl of rice! What is Zha Cai? When you’re at…
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