If you’ve ever prepared a whole Chinese chicken, you’ve probably gotten to the last instruction: “Cut up your chicken into bite-sized pieces and serve.” You look at the chicken you worked hard for, and wonder how you’ll get it to the table without making a mess! We understand that for some, it can be a […]
How-To
The Woks of Life's How-to section is dedicated to explaining various cooking methods, kitchen tips, and cooking tools. Everything you need to become an expert in Chinese cooking!
How to Make a Clear Broth
Just 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 own, such as my chicken stock recipe, my pork & chicken stock, and Sarah’s Asian […]
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 Dumpling Recipes We have several dumpling recipes on The Woks of Life, all of which […]
How to Freeze Herbs & Aromatics
Today, we’re talking about how to freeze herbs and aromatics used commonly in Asian cooking, so that: You can reduce food waste You always have what you need on hand to whip up a recipe A couple weeks ago, my mom was pulling a bag of frozen scallions out of the freezer to make dinner […]
10 Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Foods
The Mid-Autumn Festival is almost here! It falls on September 13 this year. I hope you’re ready, but in case you’re not, we’re sharing 10 traditional Mid-Autumn Festival Foods served during this holiday! Mid-Autumn Festival Memories The Mid-Autumn Festival can get lost in the American mainstream, but it’s an important Chinese holiday, and one that […]
How to Make Stir-fry: The Right Way!
Though cooking a stir-fry dish takes minutes, there’s more to stir-fry technique than meets the eye. In this post, we’re sharing our need-to-know tips on how to make Asian stir-fry dishes (like the char kway teow in the featured image of this post) the right way, no matter what ingredients you’re using. And all in […]
How to Cook Tapioca Pearls
In recent years, tapioca pearls have become a favorite in bubble tea, shaved ice desserts, and sweet dessert soups across Asia and in Asian communities in the West. But what if you want to cook your own tapioca pearls at home? Some store-bought tapioca pearls can be cooked in a matter of minutes, but dried […]
The ONLY Technique You Need to Keep Food From Sticking to a Wok or Pan
We’ve all dealt with terrible messes from food sticking to a pan or wok. Maybe it’s a pan-fried fish that ends up skinless, a crusty coating of rice or noodles that’s impossible to scrub off, a fried egg that gets unceremoniously scrambled because it just wouldn’t come off the pan, or bits of meat that […]
