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Mung Bean Soup
Posted:View Post: Mung Bean SoupThis lightly sweet mung bean soup recipe is a summer staple in many Chinese families, thought to cool off the excess heat in the body. We’ve been making it for years and can’t believe it’s taken this long for us…
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Avocado Scallion Pancake
Updated:View Post: Avocado Scallion PancakeThis avocado scallion pancake is my favorite way to eat a scallion pancake, full stop. It’s a delicious combination that makes a scallion pancake into something more substantial than just a snack. I use frozen scallion pancakes (sometimes homemade…but full…
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Cantonese Soy Sauce Pan-Fried Noodles
Posted:View Post: Cantonese Soy Sauce Pan-Fried NoodlesWe first published this Cantonese pan-fried noodles recipe in December 2013, a few months after we started The Woks of Life. Since then, it has become one of the all-time favorite recipes on the blog. In fact, the very FIRST…
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Asian Shrimp Salad
Posted:View Post: Asian Shrimp SaladThe crunch of cucumber and perfectly cooked shrimp make this Asian shrimp salad a refreshing summer dish, particularly if you like some fresh chili pepper heat! This recipe is great for this hot summer we have been having. In fact,…
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Tofu Burgers
Updated:View Post: Tofu BurgersThese tofu burgers are amped up with white button mushrooms and black beans for an easy and economical way to make veggie burgers at home! Many vegetarian burger recipes have you reaching for all manner of soy proteins. This one…
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Shanghai Fried Noodles (Cu Chao Mian)
Updated:View Post: Shanghai Fried Noodles (Cu Chao Mian)Shanghai Fried Noodles, or Shànghǎi cū chǎomiàn (上海粗炒面) is a simple dish that only takes minutes to make. Thick wheat noodles are stir-fried with mushrooms, pork (or you could use dark meat chicken), and leafy greens, making a one-pan meal…
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Glazed Salmon, Hongshao-Style
Updated:View Post: Glazed Salmon, Hongshao-StyleThis glazed salmon recipe is based on a traditional Chinese red cooked fish (hóngshāo yú)—specifically, my grandpa’s incredibly flavorful hóngshāo yú. While the dish is traditionally made with whole fish, like tilapia or snapper, I created this version for busy…
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How to Toast Sesame Seeds
Posted:View Post: How to Toast Sesame SeedsLearn how to toast sesame seeds—and how to tell when they’re done—without burning them! Toasted sesame seeds are a useful ingredient to have around, so make a big batch and keep it in the fridge for various recipes! Why Toast…
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Exploring Huaiyang Cuisine: Our Culinary Journey to Yangzhou (扬州)
Posted:View Post: Exploring Huaiyang Cuisine: Our Culinary Journey to Yangzhou (扬州)On our recent trip to China, we went on a culinary journey to the city of Yangzhou (Jiangsu Province), the birthplace of the popular Yang Chow Fried Rice (sometimes spelled “Young Chow Fried Rice”). It is also the birthplace of…
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Steamed Eggs (蒸蛋)
Updated:View Post: Steamed Eggs (蒸蛋)Once you learn how to make Chinese steamed eggs (蒸蛋), you’ll be making it all the time. Not only is it delicious and comforting, the recipe is so easy to remember, you’ll know it by heart. An Anytime Recipe If…
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Fried Corn (For Salads or an Easy Side Dish)
Posted:View Post: Fried Corn (For Salads or an Easy Side Dish)During the summer, we always find ourselves reaching for the rainbow of produce coming out of our garden and local farms to make salads. Over the years, I’ve devised a few ways to make salads feel extra special and a…
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Braised Winter Melon
Updated:View Post: Braised Winter MelonThis braised winter melon recipe (红烧冬瓜 – hóngshāo dōngguā) is a simple, healthy, and delicious side dish that really highlights this subtle ingredient. Winter melons are generally in season in late summer or fall, though they are available in Asian…
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General Tso’s Cauliflower
Posted:View Post: General Tso’s CauliflowerGeneral Tso’s Cauliflower is a delicious alternative to classic Chinese takeout General Tso’s Chicken. It’s crispy, super tasty, vegetarian and vegan, and you might just like this recipe more than the chicken version! Cauliflower: A Great Vegetarian Stand-In We were…
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Just Kale Pesto Pasta
Updated:View Post: Just Kale Pesto PastaThis Kale Pesto Pasta is made with just kale. Without the basil, I find it’s a more cost-effective way to make pesto. It’s also one that you can enjoy all year round, when basil isn’t as plentiful in the supermarket…
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Our Best Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
Posted:View Post: Our Best Grilled Chicken Breast RecipeGrilled chicken breast is a go-to for summertime grilling, all-year-round meal prep for salads or sandwiches, and even entertaining, as it’s always a crowd-pleaser. This is our family’s best grilled chicken recipe. While it’s not a Chinese recipe, we take…
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Mongolian Chicken
Updated:View Post: Mongolian ChickenIf you’re a fan of our famous Mongolian Beef recipe, it’s time to add this Mongolian Chicken to your repertoire as well! Crispy chicken pieces in a lightly sweet, savory sauce? What’s not to like? With a bowl of white…
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Cantonese Shrimp and Eggs (滑蛋蝦仁)
Posted:View Post: Cantonese Shrimp and Eggs (滑蛋蝦仁)Cantonese Shrimp and Eggs (滑蛋蝦仁) is a classic dish that transforms scrambled eggs into an epic dinnertime experience. The trick is the simple addition of a cornstarch slurry, which makes the eggs extra tender and silky! When you make this…
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Soft Hamburger Buns
Updated:View Post: Soft Hamburger BunsThis hamburger bun recipe is super easy to make with regular pantry ingredients, and the result is a SOFT roll that stays soft! All you need is milk, an egg, a little sugar, all-purpose flour, yeast, and salt. Sesame seeds…
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