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Dairy-Free Cheesecake
Updated:View Post: Dairy-Free CheesecakeDairy-free cheesecake seems like an oxymoron, but we’ve figured out the formula! This version is a perfectly light, yet creamy cheesecake that serves as a great canvas for any fruit or chocolate toppings your heart desires. I have instructions in…
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Our Most Popular Recipes of 2019
Updated:View Post: Our Most Popular Recipes of 2019It’s become a new tradition for us to look back on the year and take stock of our readers’ favorite recipes. As we say goodbye to the 2010s and close out the decade that saw the founding of The Woks…
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Fantail Shrimp
Updated:View Post: Fantail ShrimpFantail shrimp is one of those retro dishes offered in every Chinese restaurant years ago. I even remember my father ordering fantail shrimp for us kids in the Cantonese restaurants we ate at in Chinatown. Like this timeless fantail shrimp…
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How to Make a Clear Broth
Updated:View Post: How to Make a Clear BrothJust because a clear broth or stock looks almost as clear as water, trust me, it should be far from tasteless. We have already posted recipes for simple clear broths that can be used in recipes or consumed on their…
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Holiday Marshmallow Treats
Updated:View Post: Holiday Marshmallow TreatsWe love marshmallow treats, and these holiday marshmallow treats have become our entry for this year’s local neighborhood cookie exchange! Our history with marshmallow treats goes way back. My mom made rice krispie treats all the time when I was…
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Spicy Hunan Steamed Tofu & Mushrooms
Updated:View Post: Spicy Hunan Steamed Tofu & MushroomsSpicy Hunan Steamed Tofu and Mushrooms is made by caramelizing oyster mushrooms, scattering them on top of silky steamed tofu, and pouring over a sauce of pickled duo jiao chili peppers, ginger, scallions, and lots of white pepper. In short,…
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Watercress Steamed Meatballs
Updated:View Post: Watercress Steamed MeatballsInspired by the Chinese meatballs you’ve seen at the Dim Sum restaurants in your local Chinatown, these watercress steamed meatballs incorporate super-healthy watercress and a classic Chinese meatball recipe. Make no mistake about it. As the name suggests, the star…
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Chinese Handmade Noodles
Updated:View Post: Chinese Handmade NoodlesNothing makes you feel quite so accomplished as slurping down a bowl of Chinese handmade noodles that you kneaded, rolled, and cut from scratch. These deliciously chewy, springy noodles can be served in soup or mixed with whatever tasty sauces…
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Cantonese Chicken Feet Soup
Updated:View Post: Cantonese Chicken Feet SoupCantonese Chicken Feet Soup is so classic, I feel like a fraud for not posting it sooner! Since it’s the season for soups, I hope you give this traditional recipe a try. It will warm you, and the collagen-rich broth…
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Baked White Pepper Chicken Wings
Updated:View Post: Baked White Pepper Chicken WingsSalt and pepper are the foundation of all good things. In Chinese cooking, the “pepper” is usually white pepper, rather than your standard black pepper. These simple, perfectly crispy Baked White Pepper Chicken Wings let both flavors really shine. Add…
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Beef Chow Fun
Updated:View Post: Beef Chow FunBeef chow fun is a favorite among Chinese food lovers. The problem is, the traditional version isn’t widely available, and there aren’t many good recipes out there (until now!). What Is Beef Chow Fun? Beef chow fun is a Cantonese dish…
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Laksa Noodle Soup
Updated:View Post: Laksa Noodle SoupLaksa. 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…
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Easy Mandarin Pancakes
Updated:View Post: Easy Mandarin PancakesWhen it comes to cooking, it’s pretty clear that we’re big on tradition at The Woks of Life. But when we discover a quick and easy kitchen shortcut, we’re also eager to bring it to our readers’ attention! These mandarin…
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Chinese Black Vinegar
Updated:View Post: Chinese Black VinegarThe three main types of rice vinegar (mi cù, 米醋) used in Chinese cooking are white rice vinegar, black rice vinegar (or Chinkiang Vinegar), and red rice vinegar. In this article, we focus on Chinese black vinegar, also known as…
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Butterfly Shrimp with Bacon
Updated:View Post: Butterfly Shrimp with BaconButterfly Shrimp with Bacon is a retro recipe that has graced Chinese restaurant menus going back to the 60s, before I was born. Similar to early Chinese American dishes like Egg Foo Young, Chop Suey, and Chicken Chow Mein, this…
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Woks Family Photo Shoot (& Amazing Gift Idea!)
Updated:View Post: 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…
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Homemade Chili Bamboo Shoots
Updated:View Post: Homemade Chili Bamboo ShootsChili Bamboo Shoots are a staple condiment/garnish/snack I’ve been eating all my life––from a jar. Until recently, that is! I have to say, now that I’ve gone homemade, I’m never going back to the jarred stuff! The Perfect Topping for…
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Cantonese Pork Soup with Carrots & Chinese Yam
Updated:View Post: Cantonese Pork Soup with Carrots & Chinese YamThis Cantonese Pork Soup with Carrots & Chinese Yam is a great example of a classic Cantonese soup, with a clean broth, rich flavor, and abundant health benefits. Trust me when I tell you, the Cantonese are very serious about…
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