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Vegan Korean BBQ: King Oyster Mushroom “Samgyupsal” Bowls
Posted:View Post: Vegan Korean BBQ: King Oyster Mushroom “Samgyupsal” BowlsSamgyupsal, or Korean BBQ pork belly, is one of my all-time favorite things to eat. In my quest to make it easier for me to stick to a plant-based diet more often, I’ve transformed my porky favorite into an entirely…
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Qingtuan (青团): Mugwort Mochi
Updated:View Post: Qingtuan (青团): Mugwort MochiIt’s a clear sign of spring when these little green glutinous rice dumplings, or Qingtuan (青团), appear in supermarkets and food stores in Shanghai. It’s as much a sign of spring as daffodils, robins, and the grass turning lush and…
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Cantonese Steamed Chicken & Chinese Sausage
Updated:View Post: Cantonese Steamed Chicken & Chinese SausageThis Cantonese Steamed Chicken and Chinese Sausage recipe may have shown up on your dinner table if you grew up in a Cantonese family. It’s a super tasty dish that’s easy enough for any weeknight. Why Steam Chicken You may…
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Scallion Ginger Beef and Tofu Stir-Fry
Updated:View Post: Scallion Ginger Beef and Tofu Stir-FryThis Scallion Ginger Beef and Tofu recipe is dish you may find in Chinatown takeout or lunch places, usually for less than $10. At its best, it has lots of “wok hay,” or wok-seared flavor, from being cooked over very…
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MSG (Monosodium Glutamate): Good or Bad?
Updated:View Post: MSG (Monosodium Glutamate): Good or Bad?The flavor enhancer monosodium glutamate, commonly known as MSG, been a subject of controversy in the culinary world for decades. But is it really that bad? This comprehensive guide aims to demystify this ingredient. We’ll also talk about cooking with…
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25 Chinese Egg Recipes
Posted:View Post: 25 Chinese Egg RecipesEggs offer a super versatile, inexpensive way to put a satisfying meal on the table. These are our 25 best Chinese egg recipes, whether you have just 5 minutes to cook or a whole day. We break it down by…
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Chicken & Asparagus Stir-fry
Updated:View Post: Chicken & Asparagus Stir-fryThis chicken and asparagus stir-fry recipe is a healthy dish that’s easy and fast to put together. Asparagus is in season right now, so it’s the perfect time to try this recipe out! A Simple Stir-fry Formula You’ll see that…
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Seitan Puffs with Pea Tips
Posted:View Post: Seitan Puffs with Pea TipsThis dish of Seitan Puffs with Pea Tips was a happy accident I created when rooting around for ingredients in the fridge to make a meatless dish for myself. While we still indulge in meat, I’m slowly seeing myself go…
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Chinese Spice Braising Packets (卤料包)
Updated:View Post: Chinese Spice Braising Packets (卤料包)Some of our favorite authentic Chinese dishes are braised dishes. “Braising” simply refers to a method of slow cooking in liquid at low heat for an extended period of time, rendering any meat or vegetables juicy and tender. Combine this…
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How to Debone Chicken Thighs
Updated:View Post: How to Debone Chicken ThighsSo you have to debone chicken thighs. In this post, we’ll show you how to do it with step-by-step instructions, photos, and a video! Use Cases for Deboning Chicken Thighs The biggest use case for this is when we want…
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Homemade Artisan Sourdough Bread
Updated:View Post: Homemade Artisan Sourdough BreadWelcome to our Homemade Artisan Sourdough Bread recipe, and my journey from hapless home bread baker to getting consistently professional results! Mastering the art of baking breads has been on my list of things to do for a very long…
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How to Make Sourdough Starter
Updated:View Post: How to Make Sourdough StarterAs many people seemed to agree, 2020 was the time to get a sourdough starter going and master the art of baking artisan sourdough bread! I will humbly say that to my surprise, after a year of research, testing, and…
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Pao Fan: A Zero-Waste, Fast Meal
Updated:View Post: Pao Fan: A Zero-Waste, Fast MealPao fan is a trick we’ve relied on many times over the years to get a fast meal on the table in minutes. You just gather up a few salty side dishes and some cold leftovers out of the fridge,…
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Hakka Eggs with Preserved Radish (菜脯炒蛋)
Posted:View Post: Hakka Eggs with Preserved Radish (菜脯炒蛋)As soon as I spotted this package of preserved radish, known as luóbo gān (萝卜干) at the Chinese grocery, I knew I had to blog this Stir-Fried Eggs with Preserved Radish recipe. This is one of those dishes that—if your…
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Ube Buns
Updated:View Post: Ube BunsThis ube bun recipe uses our signature milk bread, with an ube halaya-like filling that is light and coconutty, thanks to the addition of coconut oil instead of milk and extra butter. They’re our new favorite way to prepare milk…
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Soy Garlic Chicken Instant Ramen
Updated:View Post: Soy Garlic Chicken Instant RamenWe have another instant ramen upgrade for you! This time, it’s Soy Garlic Chicken Instant Ramen. Rather than a soup, it’s a dish in sauce, with crispy pan-fried chicken, inspired by our own Korean Fried Chicken recipe. We partnered with…
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Chinese Braised Chicken with Mushrooms
Updated:View Post: Chinese Braised Chicken with MushroomsThis Chinese Braised Chicken with Mushrooms is a simple, home-cooked recipe, using just a few ingredients. Serve with rice and leafy greens for a quick and simple dinner. Note: We first published this recipe in August 2013. We have since…
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Rou Zao Fan: Taiwanese Braised Minced Pork Over Rice (肉燥饭)
Updated:View Post: Rou Zao Fan: Taiwanese Braised Minced Pork Over Rice (肉燥饭)If you love Hong Shao Rou (Red Braised Pork Belly) and Lu Rou Fan (Braised Pork over Rice), you will love Rou Zao Fan (肉燥饭), or Taiwanese Braised Minced Pork Over Rice, even more. It has the same great flavors,…
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