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Garlic Green Beans
Posted:View Post: Garlic Green BeansIf you’re looking for a simple, go-to way to cook green beans without too much fuss—or the perfect side dish that goes with everything—this recipe is for you. Inspired by Chinese cooking techniques, this recipe for garlic green beans yields…
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Pan-Fried Tofu
Posted:View Post: Pan-Fried TofuPan-fried tofu, the Chinese way, is much easier than you think to make—without much oil, no pressing or drying, and just 2 ingredients. It’s versatile enough to be used in a multitude of stir-fries, but you can also serve it…
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Pork Egg Foo Young
Posted:View Post: Pork Egg Foo YoungRoast pork egg foo young is one of the most delicious egg foo young variations! I cooked countless egg foo young patties in my parents’ Chinese restaurant in the 80s and early 90s, so if you’re looking for a real-deal…
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21 Easy Tofu Recipes
Posted:View Post: 21 Easy Tofu RecipesTofu is one of our go-to ingredients—it takes on whatever flavor you add to it, and we love the variety of textures it can have. If you’ve got a block of tofu that you don’t know what to do with,…
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Fried Sticky Rice with XO Sauce
Posted:View Post: Fried Sticky Rice with XO SauceLuxurious XO sauce is a fragrant mixture of dried scallops, shrimp, Chinese ham, and chilies that was made to go with rice. Here, we use it to make a Fried Sticky Rice with XO Sauce. It’s simple and delicious, and…
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Hot & Sour Cabbage
Posted:View Post: Hot & Sour CabbageThis easy Hot & Sour Cabbage stir-fry shines with thin slices of cabbage that cook down to almost noodle-like perfection, all coated in a hot & sour sauce. It’s our new favorite way to cook cabbage! This humble vegetable lasts…
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Fried Salmon (easy!)
Updated:View Post: Fried Salmon (easy!)This is our guide for cooking tender pan fried salmon that’s perfectly cooked—with a crispy golden crust, and no more guesswork! Whether you’re enjoying your delicious fried salmon on its own, with salad or sides, or you’re adding a sauce…
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Black Sesame Soup (芝麻糊)
Posted:View Post: Black Sesame Soup (芝麻糊)Sweet black sesame soup (芝麻糊) is a traditional Chinese dessert thought to also have abundant health benefits. Have you ever questioned whether a supposedly “healthy” dessert is actually healthy? This one really is! If you’ve enjoyed other black sesame desserts,…
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How to Make a Chinese Meal: For Gatherings Large & Small!
Updated:View Post: How to Make a Chinese Meal: For Gatherings Large & Small!Today we answer all your questions about how to make a Chinese meal, from weeknight dinners for the family to a Chinese dinner party. What’s the traditional way to do it? How many dishes do you need? What types of…
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Pork Belly with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Updated:View Post: Pork Belly with 40 Cloves of GarlicThis recipe for braised pork with 40 cloves of garlic is a Chinese-inspired riff on the classic French dish. The garlic is meltingly sweet, and when combined with pork belly and steamed rice, it is simply delicious. Do You Really…
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How to Make Rice Flour
Posted:View Post: How to Make Rice FlourIn this post, we’ll talk about how to make rice flour to use in various recipes. All you need is raw rice and a powerful blender! Why Make Your Own Rice Flour? Rice flour is an ingredient that we use…
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Chicken Flavored Rice
Updated:View Post: Chicken Flavored RiceThis chicken flavored rice is toasted and cooked in chicken stock with a few aromatics to give it a delicious flavor. It’s especially good as a side dish for chicken, but would be delicious alongside anything that goes well with…
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Seaweed with Peanuts, Ningbo-Style (宁波苔条花生)
Posted:View Post: Seaweed with Peanuts, Ningbo-Style (宁波苔条花生)Seaweed with Peanuts, Ningbo-Style is a delicious recipe that can be served as an appetizer, snack, or side dish with a meal of pao fan (rice porridge). If you’ve ever had packaged seaweed peanuts, you know the combination is irresistible!…
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Coconut Curry Shrimp
Updated:View Post: Coconut Curry ShrimpThis simple coconut curry shrimp in a delicious red curry sauce will have you enjoying a restaurant experience at home on any day of the week. With just 9 ingredients (and 2 optional ones) and 30 minutes of time in…
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Updated:View Post: Pumpkin Cinnamon RollsThese pumpkin cinnamon rolls are the ultimate fall treat. This recipe is a variation on our Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls, which many of you have deemed the best cinnamon rolls you’ve ever had! (Check out the comments to see how many…
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Braised Mushrooms
Updated:View Post: Braised MushroomsThese Chinese-style braised mushrooms are a great side dish, or can even serve as a satisfying main dish over rice. Braised mushrooms are simple and quick to make, but taste like they’ve cooked for hours. A Rich Vegetarian Dish This…
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Millet Porridge (小米粥)
Updated:View Post: Millet Porridge (小米粥)This simple millet porridge (xiǎomǐ zhōu – 小米粥) is similar to rice congee, but millet has a lower glycemic index than rice, with more vitamins and minerals. It also cooks in a fraction of the time! Enjoy millet porridge for…
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Pan-Fried Mackerel
Posted:View Post: Pan-Fried MackerelWe have been eating this healthy and easy mackerel recipe whenever fresh mackerel is available. If you’ve heard that you should be eating more small oily fish for your health, but aren’t sure how to make it happen, give this…
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