String Bean Stir-Fry with Pork & Zha cai - The Woks of Life
This string bean stir-fry is easy, delicious, and satisfying, made with pork and Chinese pickled mustard stems, or zha cai.| The Woks of Life
This string bean stir-fry recipe is easy and satisfying, made with pork, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and zha cai, Chinese pickled mustard stems. It’s a full meal, delicious with a bowl of rice! What is Zha Cai? When you’re at the Chinese grocery store, you may see various packets of seasoned pickles from salted radish […]| The Woks of Life
This edamame hummus is our new favorite dip for crackers, pita chips, and sliced veggies. It’s an alternative to traditional chickpea-based hummus, though it’s just as easy to make. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, healthy, and just plain delicious. If you’re looking for a unique appetizer to bring to a party, whip up this dip […]| The Woks of Life
This Chinese Egg Puff Pastry is a unique, delectable breakfast recipe that’s easy to whip up (for yourself or a crowd), looks stunning, and tastes even better! Chinese People Love Flaky Pastries & Pancakes (Who Doesn’t?) Did you know that some of the best breakfast items in China are flaky pastries and layered pancakes? Sure, […]| The Woks of Life
Shaking Beef, or Bò Lúc Lắc, is a delicious Vietnamese dish of marbled cubes of beef tossed in all the good stuff: soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, a little sugar, butter, and black pepper. Everything gets shaken around in the wok to get a nice all-around sear, hence the name…Shaking Beef! It’s one of […]| The Woks of Life
This string bean stir-fry is easy, delicious, and satisfying, made with pork and Chinese pickled mustard stems, or zha cai.| The Woks of Life
Silken tofu and soft tofu are types of “fresh” tofu, which means they have remained uncooked and minimally processed. Learn how to use them!| The Woks of Life
Miso Caesar Dressing is a tasty way to simplify and amplify caesar salad—with just 7 ingredients. No anchovies, no food processor, no fuss!| The Woks of Life
Vietnamese Shaking Beef, or Bò Lúc Lắc, is a delicious recipe of marbled steak cubes, perfectly seared and juicy, tossed in a delicious sauce!| The Woks of Life
In our Steamed Fish with Black Bean Sauce recipe, delicate fish (steps for whole fish or fillets!) gets a boost from fermented black beans!| The Woks of Life
This salmon fried rice recipe stretches a salmon fillet into a one-pot meal for 3-4 people, with carb, vegetable, and healthy protein covered!| The Woks of Life
This vibrant Peruvian-inspired green sauce is about to become your new go-to all-purpose condiment. Based on a classic aji verde that traditionally accompanies Peruvian roast chicken, this easy green sauce recipe delivers incredible flavor in just 5 minutes. While this versatile sauce is phenomenal with roast chicken (of course!), it’s equally amazing drizzled over roast […]| The Woks of Life
Here is another cold tofu recipe that’s easy enough to make any day of the week. It’s called a 凉拌豆腐 (liángbàn dòufu) dish, which means “cold-tossed tofu.” No cooking required, and so much flavor for a tofu dish. It will not disappoint! Tofu Growing in Popularity Tofu has made it into regular grocery stores, and […]| The Woks of Life
These pork and dill dumplings have a very unique herbal and aromatic flavor. We first tried dill dumplings at a Chinese restaurant in Toronto, and we were so surprised to see this familiar herb that’s rarely seen in Chinese cooking in a dumpling filling! If you love dill and have a lot of it (like […]| The Woks of Life
In the summer, we love desserts that taste great, but don’t require you to turn on the oven or stove. This Coconut Chia Pudding with Grass Jelly is just that—a refreshing, lightly sweet summer dessert that’s simple to make and cools you right down. About Chia and Grass Jelly Chia pudding has become so popular […]| The Woks of Life
We're a family of 4 living between the US & China. When we're not packing or unpacking suitcases, we're sharing our culinary exploits and travels w/ each other here!| The Woks of Life
This easy egg drop soup recipe tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurant's version (maybe a little better!), ready in just 15 mins!| The Woks of Life
Lion's Head Meatballs is a classic Chinese celebration dish. Our recipe is succulent and flavorful, braised in a rich sauce and served with blanched greens.| The Woks of Life
Tired of burnt rice? Mushy rice? Undercooked rice? Find out how to steam rice (such as jasmine) perfectly every time with this easy method.| The Woks of Life
This smashed Asian cucumber salad is packed with flavor from a zingy dressing, garlic, and cilantro. It only takes 10 minutes to make!| The Woks of Life
This Thai basil chicken recipe takes just 3 minutes to prepare and 7 minutes to cook. Served with steamed rice, it's restaurant food, fast.| The Woks of Life
Learn how to make five spice powder. Use our recipe as a guideline and make your own customized homemade five spice to use in a variety of Chinese recipes!| The Woks of Life
This easy Peking Duck recipe features crispy duck breast & homemade Mandarin pancakes. Impress guests with a Peking Duck dinner that's easier than it looks!| The Woks of Life
