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Thai Curry Paste
Updated:View Post: Thai Curry PasteThai Curry Paste is an incredibly useful ingredient. They come in multiple flavors, and can help you create delicious Thai dishes at home with minimal effort. In this article, we’ll talk about the different varieties available at your local Asian…
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How to Cut Whole Pork Shoulder
Updated:View Post: How to Cut Whole Pork ShoulderAre you confused at the meat counter when you want to buy pork for a stir-fry or Chinese BBQ pork (char siu––one of our most popular recipes)? We get questions all the time about what cuts of pork are best…
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Chongqing Hot and Sour Glass Noodle Soup (Suan La Fen)
Updated:View Post: Chongqing Hot and Sour Glass Noodle Soup (Suan La Fen)This tantalizing Suan La Fen, or as we’re calling it in English, Chongqing Hot and Sour Glass Noodle Soup (酸辣粉 – suān là fěn), has the same beloved status in China as the Hot and Sour Soup we know here in the…
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Lao Gan Ma Chili Sauce
Updated:View Post: Lao Gan Ma Chili SauceIt’s rare that we include a particular brand of sauce in our Ingredients Glossary, as we usually write articles about a general ingredient and then suggest brands to try within that category. However, we’re making an exception for Lao Gan…
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Asian Garlic Noodles
Updated:View Post: Asian Garlic NoodlesThese garlic noodles are so incredibly quick, easy, and tasty, combining a few Western and Asian ingredients––that you probably already have on hand––to make one very flavorful bowl of deliciousness. Serve them either as a side dish, or as a…
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Vegan 1-2-3-4-5 Tofu
Updated:View Post: Vegan 1-2-3-4-5 TofuA vegan spin on my mom’s 1-2-3-4-5 ribs, this 1-2-3-4-5 Tofu is a delicious, extra saucy way to cook up tofu with a perfect balance of sour and sweet! Plus, you need just 8 ingredients to make it. An Irreplaceable…
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How to Cook Zongzi in an Instant Pot
Updated:View Post: How to Cook Zongzi in an Instant PotToday, we are talking about how to cook zongzi in an Instant Pot. Cooking freshly made zongzi can take 7 to 8 hours on the stove. In an Instant Pot, it will take about 90 minutes (1 hour under high…
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Lazy Sticky Rice Dumplings (Zongzi)
Updated:View Post: Lazy Sticky Rice Dumplings (Zongzi)The Dragon Boat Festival (Duānwǔ jié) is nearly here (June 25th), and you know what that means? Zongzi. (Or joong in Cantonese.) Tasty wrapped sticky rice dumplings with assorted fillings, steamed to perfection. This version, however, is a shortcut to…
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Simple, Spicy Pan-Fried Noodles
Updated:View Post: Simple, Spicy Pan-Fried NoodlesToday, we’re going to share a dish we’ve been making for as long as we can remember: spicy pan-fried noodles. It’s just about as simple as it gets. There’s a small handful of ingredients involved and no special skills required…
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All-Purpose Chinese White Sauce
Updated:View Post: All-Purpose Chinese White SauceThis all-purpose Chinese white sauce is easy to make, store and use in any stir-fry. Keep this white stir-fry sauce in the refrigerator to quickly whip up healthy weekday dinners! You can use any combination of vegetables and/or protein. With…
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Thai Basil Pork Belly
Updated:View Post: Thai Basil Pork BellyThai basil pork belly is one of those incredibly simple, delicious recipes that offers a huge bang for your buck. With just 10 ingredients and 15 minutes, you’ll have a restaurant quality meal. Put some rice on to cook, saute…
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Raw Ginger Scallion Oil
Updated:View Post: Raw Ginger Scallion OilRaw Ginger Scallion Oil is a deceptively simple recipe that’s an absolute must when enjoying a classic Cantonese bai qie ji (poached chicken). But I also find that it’s an addictive topping for almost anything. Two Kinds of Ginger Scallion…
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Spiced Tofu Stir-Fry with Garlic Chives
Updated:View Post: Spiced Tofu Stir-Fry with Garlic ChivesThis spiced tofu stir-fry with garlic chives is a new favorite in our house. I’ve made it three times in the last couple weeks! What Are Garlic Chives? Garlic chives, also known as Chinese chives, are different from the run-of-the-mill…
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Our Favorite Chinatown Classics
Updated:View Post: Our Favorite Chinatown ClassicsGoing to Chinatown—any Chinatown—has always been a feasting event. The main purpose of the drive in was often visiting with family or running errands, but the many restaurants, curbside fruit markets, and groceries were never far from our minds. During…
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Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce
Updated:View Post: Pork Ribs with Black Bean SauceI don’t make pork ribs with black bean sauce very often, but when I do, I always wonder why I’m not making it all the time. This saucy pork rib dish over rice is total comfort food and a perfect…
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Spinach Noodles
Updated:View Post: Spinach NoodlesYou’ve all been loving our handmade noodle recipes so far, like our homemade egg noodles and handmade white noodles. But what about handmade spinach noodles? These spinach noodles aren’t just a fun color, they’re a great way to add a…
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Roasted Chicken with Sticky Rice
Updated:View Post: Roasted Chicken with Sticky RiceOkay. So I LOVE this chicken with sticky rice. I pine for it. This sticky rice chicken recipe was one of the first we ever posted back in June 2013. In fact, now that I think about it, getting this…
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Hot Pot Soup Base
Updated:View Post: Hot Pot Soup BaseBuying a pre-packaged hot pot soup base is becoming more popular these days, especially as these products become more widely available. In this article, we’ll talk more about this ingredient and how to use it. What Is a Hot Pot…
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