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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha & Honey
Updated:View Post: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha & HoneyThis recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha and Honey delivers delicious sweet and spicy flavor—a welcome departure from the regular old salt and pepper seasoning. Serve these roasted brussels sprouts as a side dish with any meal, or use…
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Chinese Tofu Sheet Stir-Fry (千张肉丝)
Updated:View Post: Chinese Tofu Sheet Stir-Fry (千张肉丝)This dish is one of our family favorites! Fresh tofu sheets are sliced and fried with strips of pork, garlic, and peppers to create a beautiful stir-fry (qiānzhang ròusī, 千张肉丝) that’s also a well-known homestyle dish from Hubei province. It’s…
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How to Fold a Chinese Dumpling (4 Techniques!)
Updated:View Post: How to Fold a Chinese Dumpling (4 Techniques!)Do you love eating dumplings? Let’s be real…who doesn’t? In this post, we’re going to show you how to fold a Chinese dumpling using four different techniques, ranging from incredibly easy up to the classic pleats. A Note On Our…
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1-2-3-4-5 Ribs
Updated:View Post: 1-2-3-4-5 Ribs1-2-3-4-5 Ribs is a dish that’s come in and out of my consciousness with an almost mystical quality. I didn’t know the origin of the name, nor had I ever tried it. But every so often, I’d hear of it…
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Sesame Oil: Everything You Need to Know
Updated:View Post: Sesame Oil: Everything You Need to KnowSesame oil is a key ingredient in our list of 10 Essential Chinese Pantry Ingredients. It’s one of those Asian staples that has made its way out into the mainstream. These days, even regular grocery stores stock it. It can…
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15 Nourishing Chinese Soup Recipes
Updated:View Post: 15 Nourishing Chinese Soup RecipesAs a middle-aged Chinese woman, I’ve picked up some useful do’s and don’ts throughout the years. One major DO I’ve learned is to have more nourishing soups in one’s diet this time of year. We all love autumn for its…
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Chinese Rice Cake Soup
Updated:View Post: Chinese Rice Cake SoupThis Chinese rice cake soup or niángāo tāng (年糕汤) is as delicious as it is comforting! Rice cake soup is also big in Korea. Indeed, when you search for “rice cake soup” on Google, nearly all the recipes are for…
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Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten-free!)
Updated:View Post: Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten-free!)Buckwheat Pancakes are one of our favorite breakfasts, not just because they’re healthy, but because they’re a win-win on taste and nutrition! They also happen to be gluten-free, and just as easy to make as regular pancakes. Why Try Buckwheat…
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Perfect Yellow Cake
Updated:View Post: Perfect Yellow CakeOur family has experimented for years to pin down the perfect yellow cake recipe. Well by George, I think we’ve finally done it! Defining the Perfect Yellow Cake First, let’s get on the same page about what we look for…
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Soup Dumplings (Xiaolongbao – 小笼包)
Updated:View Post: Soup Dumplings (Xiaolongbao – 小笼包)Chinese Soup Dumplings, or xiaolongbao (xiǎo lóng bāo – 小笼包), are perhaps the most perfect single bite of food ever conceived by man. Ever wonder how they get the soup into the dumpling? We have the soup dumpling recipe that reveals…
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Shaoxing Wine
Updated:View Post: Shaoxing WineShaoxing wine is perhaps the most common ingredient on The Woks of Life that you’ve never heard of. If you’ve ever wondered why your homemade Chinese food doesn’t taste like what you’d get at a restaurant, Shaoxing wine may be…
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Moab Mountain Biking on the White Rim Trail
Updated:View Post: Moab Mountain Biking on the White Rim TrailMoab mountain biking, on the White Rim Trail through Canyonlands National Park, is the ultimate adventure trip for bikers. Whether you’re a road biker, mountain biker, or you just like riding a bike, it’s a great way to enjoy the…
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Tempura Donburi
Updated:View Post: Tempura DonburiThis Tempura Donburi is loaded with light, crispy shrimp and vegetable tempura. With a side of miso soup, plenty of dipping sauce, and a cup of Japanese Sencha tea, you might forget you’re eating at home! What Is Donburi? Donburi…
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Gochujang
Updated:View Post: GochujangGochujang is a key ingredient in many Korean recipes, including our Beef Bibimbap, Pork Belly Kimchi Bowls, and Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jigae). But what is gochujang exactly? We’ll tell you everything you need to know in this quick article. What…
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Shrimp Paste & Shrimp Sauce
Updated:View Post: Shrimp Paste & Shrimp SauceShrimp paste comes in different forms and versions, depending on the region it hails from. In this article, we’ll talk about what it is, the different types, and how it’s used. What Is Shrimp Paste? Shrimp paste or shrimp sauce…
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Shacha Sauce
Updated:View Post: Shacha SauceShacha Sauce, also sometimes spelled sha cha or sacha, is often translated to “Chinese BBQ Sauce” on the jar, but it’s definitely not like any American-style barbecue sauce you’ve tasted! In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to…
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Maltose
Updated:View Post: MaltoseYou’ll see maltose called for in a few of our recipes, including our Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) and Fried Squab. But what is it, how is it used in Chinese cooking, and are there any substitutions for it? We’ll…
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Ginger Chicken
Updated:View Post: Ginger ChickenGinger Chicken is a homestyle Chinese dish made with lots of fresh ginger, garlic and scallions, cooked down into a sticky brown sauce great over rice or noodles. I first heard of Ginger Chicken at a Chinese restaurant in Rochester,…
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