Okay. 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 recipe written down might have been one of my primary motivations for starting The Woks […]
Slow Roasted Tomato Pasta
This slow roasted tomato pasta deserves a spot in your regular rotation. Slow roasting the tomatoes turns them sweet as candy, and they make a fantastic, light sauce with a bit of chili as a delicious counterpoint. Now that many of us are working from home and spending more time at home in general, this […]
Shortcut Vegan General Tso’s “Chicken”
I come to you today with what is perhaps a hair-brained idea, that will either get you really excited…or have you closing your computer in disgust. It’s a shortcut recipe for Vegan General Tso’s Chicken recipe, made with none other than…store-bought vegan “chicken” nuggets! Why This? Why Now? So hear me OUT. There are a […]
Yaki Udon
This yaki udon with pork and vegetables is a tasty one-pan meal that’s also very open to adaptation and interpretation. You can replace the pork with chicken, beef, or tofu, and use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Just don’t skip the first step of the recipe, which you might not find in other versions! […]
Coconut Shrimp
I have eaten a lot of coconut shrimp in my day, and made quite a few batches myself. There is just something about these coconut shrimp that makes them a perpetual crowd pleaser. Put them out at any party, and watch them disappear! While we may not be having parties these days, this recipe is […]
How to Prepare Shrimp for Chinese Cooking
In this post, I’ll share tips on how to prepare shrimp for cooking. And for Chinese cooking in particular! We’ll go over tips on selecting and purchasing shrimp, how to peel them, how to process whole shrimp (with the heads on), preparing and marinating shrimp for stir-fries, and different methods of butterflying shrimp. (Shrimp shrimp […]
Stir-fried Celtuce with Wood Ear Mushrooms
This Stir-fried Celtuce recipe with wood ear mushrooms may look humble, but it’s one of the most satisfying vegetable stir-fries you can make. It’s also a welcome change from your standard stir-fried greens with garlic! Just Like the Restaurant There are some dishes that I always order when we hit our favorite Chinese restaurant, and […]
Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and while getting mom some flowers or a gift is great, nothing says love like food! And not just any food––BRUNCH. Here are some of our favorite Mother’s Day Brunch recipes to prepare this upcoming weekend. Brunch: The Answer to The Gift Dilemma? It’s a big conundrum, especially for a […]
Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Vegetables
This steamed pork patty (or yook baeng) with Tianjin preserved vegetables (冬菜蒸肉饼) was a blast from the past. It just came to me recently, like it wanted its presence known to our family again. I’m glad it did, because it’s insanely good. Many years ago, Bill’s father used to make this steamed pork patty often […]
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
If you love Thai food, then you’re probably already familiar with drunken noodles, or pad kee mao. There are a few theories about the origin of the name. The most common explanation is a simple one: these noodles are perfect after a night of drinking with friends. Which Noodles to Use in Drunken Noodles If […]
Steamed Seitan with Mushrooms & Dried Lily Flowers
Steamed Seitan with Mushrooms & Dried Lily Flowers is a vegan version of our original childhood favorite made with chicken (it’s lasted through three generations now!). See our Steamed Chicken with Mushrooms & Lily Flowers for the original recipe we are referencing. This plant-based version is made with the same delicious wood ear mushrooms, dried […]
Chinese Braised Duck Legs
This dish of Chinese braised duck legs is as exquisite as it is simple. In this recipe, duck legs are carefully seared and braised in a mixture of stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and aromatics. Lots of scallions are added, cooking down into a sweet, oniony jam, while the braising liquid makes the […]
How to Dry Mushrooms
In this post, we’re going to talk about how shockingly easy it is to dry your own mushrooms at home without any special equipment. Indeed, when one thinks about how to dry mushrooms, their minds first jump to a dehydrator, or even an oven. Well, we’re here to tell you that while you certainly can […]
Teriyaki Mushroom Bento
We partnered with Mizkan™ Rice Vinegars and Sauces to bring you this post. As always on The Woks of Life, all opinions are our own. Enjoy! Teriyaki Mushrooms. I swear they taste so close to teriyaki chicken, it’s crazy! We’ve been looking for more ways to eat less meat as a family, and this teriyaki […]
Yunnan Rice Noodle Soup (云南小锅米线)
Among many other things, Yunnan Province in China is known for its rice noodles. And this “Little Pot Rice Noodle Soup” (小锅米线, xiǎoguō mǐxiàn) is one of the most popular Yunnan rice noodle soup dishes you might come across! Yunnan’s Rice Noodle Dishes There are too many varieties of Yunnan rice noodle dishes to name. […]
The Top 20 Recipes You’ve All Been Cooking!
We know this is a challenging time for everyone. We’re all trying to stay safe––and keep others safe––by staying at home. We’ve been celebrating holidays virtually, making do with limited supplies, and wistfully remembering a time when you could walk into any old grocery store and grab not just a pack of toilet paper, but […]
Preserved Daikon Radish
This preserved daikon radish is a tasty accompaniment to breakfast congee, soy milk soups, and noodle soups. Preserved daikon is usually sold in vacuum sealed packages in Asian grocery stores, but it’s easy to make at home. Why We Love Daikon Daikon radish is a type of radish. Sometimes it is referred to as “Chinese […]
Poor Man’s Thai Noodles
Poor man’s Thai noodles is a humble dish of rice noodles, bean sprouts and scallions in a sweet Thai soy sauce. It may be humble, but it’s also tasty! Discovering “Poor Man’s Noodles” Every so often, we get a hankering for Thai food. When we go out to eat, we love trying new restaurants and […]
King Oyster Mushrooms with Garlicky Glass Noodles
This recipe, with golden, caramelized king oyster mushrooms and gloriously garlicky (so garlicky it’s a little spicy!) glass noodles is a new plant-based favorite. It was inspired by one of our favorite seafood dishes, Steamed Scallops with Glass Noodles. King Oyster Mushrooms: King of Plant-Based Cooking? King oyster mushrooms, also known as king trumpet mushrooms, […]
Vegetable Yakisoba
We partnered with Mizkan™ Rice Vinegars and Sauces to bring you this post. As always on The Woks of Life, all opinions are our own. Enjoy! We could all use a few more veggies in our diet these days, right? Well this Vegetable Yakisoba recipe is a delicious way to get tons of bright veggies […]
Homemade Chinese Egg Noodles
These homemade Chinese egg noodles are, in a word, incredible. Their chewy, bouncy texture is unmatched. While I love our Chinese handmade noodle recipe using just flour and water, this one might be my new favorite! Fresh egg noodles are usually pretty convenient to get from Asian grocery stores. But these days, when we’re all […]
Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake has all the moist, crumbly goodness of a coffee cake, with a sweet layer of soft, jammy apples that reminds me of apple pie. I think it’s safe to say that many of us have been stress baking a little bit lately. If you have a couple apples that have […]
Cantonese Pork Knuckles with Ginger and Vinegar
Cantonese Pork Knuckles with Ginger and Vinegar (猪脚姜, pronounced jyū geuk gēung in Cantonese or zhū jiǎo jiāng in Mandarin) may not be the most well-known dish to the kids these days. However, as recently as a generation ago, it was a must-have postpartum dish for new moms. Many of you have requested that we […]
20 Immune Boosting Recipes
I hope this post finds you well. In times like these, I find the best way to deal with my worries about a seemingly out-of-control situation is to think about the ways we can control our own health and safety. Of course, one of the ways we know best is choosing what we’re going to […]
Chicken Chop Suey
Today we’ve got a recipe for you that harkens back to the early days of Chinese immigration to the United States: Chop Suey. Chinese food in America has evolved much since then, to the point where chop suey itself sounds like an outdated term. But that doesn’t make it any less tasty! What Is Chop […]
How to Velvet Chicken for Stir-fry
Velveting is a critical Chinese cooking technique. Meat or seafood is marinated and pre-cooked in oil (or sometimes poached in boiling water). Then, the cook adds it to a stir-fry with other ingredients. In this post, we will teach you how to velvet chicken to yield the most tender and flavorful results for your favorite […]
Our Top Quick and Easy Noodle Soups
We’re back with more pantry recipe ideas to spice up life while we all stay at home. And bonus! They’re all soups! Soups with NOODLES. This roundup of our favorite quick and easy noodle soup recipes pack lots of flavor and warming goodness with minimal time and effort. Why Noodle Soups Are A Go-To Meal […]
Tuna Tomato Pasta
Now more than ever, we need to talk about one of our all-time favorite pantry recipes. Today, we’re sharing our Tuna Tomato Pasta, which can be made with just 9 ingredients that many of you probably have on hand. That said, if you’re missing something, we’ve got tips and suggested substitutions for every single ingredient […]
Chicken Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)
With the craziness going on around us, we all need a little escape. Allow me to bring you the cooking equivalent of the best escapist TV––this Chicken Khao Soi recipe. Straight from the streets of Chiang Mai, Thailand! Plus, with restaurants closing amidst local efforts to enforce social distancing (it’s all takeout and delivery only […]
30 Pantry & Freezer Recipes to Keep You Healthy & Sane
THERE IS A LOT GOING ON RIGHT NOW. Chances are, your nerves are a bit jangled with all the Coronavirus news cruising through the airwaves. Today, we’re cutting through the noise and fear to bring some calm and commonsense things you can do you stay healthy and sane, as well as some tasty pantry and […]
