Mei Cai Kou Rou | Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables - The Woks of Life
Mei Cai Kou Rou is a Chinese dish of steamed pork belly with preserved mustard greens and a delicious silky sauce—pure comfort food over rice!| The Woks of Life
Mei Cai Kou Rou is a Chinese dish of steamed pork belly with preserved mustard greens and a delicious silky sauce—pure comfort food over rice!| The Woks of Life
Tofu Fried Rice is a recipe that has taken us years to share for some reason. But it’s finally here, and this recipe is everything Tofu Fried Rice should be! Loaded with tofu that’s actually| The Woks of Life
These Chinese Pumpkin Cakes, or nánguā bǐng (南瓜饼), are chewy like mochi, with a crispy exterior. They’re lightly sweet and so festive for the fall season. What makes them even better is how quick and easy they are. No oven or steamer needed. Just pan-fry them, and get ready for a great snack or dessert! […]| The Woks of Life
This pumpkin soup is everything you want in a fall recipe: creamy, comforting, and bursting with the natural sweetness of pumpkin. It’s simple enough for a light weeknight dinner with some crusty bread and a salad, but elegant enough to serve as a starter for your holiday table. It’s the perfect way to enjoy pumpkin […]| The Woks of Life
Frozen dumplings are the perfect anytime emergency meal. Dumplings for breakfast? Yes. For a midnight snack? Definitely. They’re always there when you need them! But for all their popularity, we still get so many questions on how to cook frozen dumplings. In this post, we’ll show you how to boil, steam, and pan-fry frozen dumplings, […]| The Woks of Life
This 6-Ingredient bread lasagna is easier to make than traditional lasagna, because instead of cooking pasta, you use sliced sourdough bread!| The Woks of Life
When people try to figure out how to eat less meat, the conversation usually goes one of two ways: Or…if you’re someone who loves meat and has zero interest in giving it up? Well, you’re probably tuning out entirely. (I see you! If you’re not interested in this topic, feel free to stop reading now. […]| The Woks of Life
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a high fiber, high protein recipe that couldn’t be easier to whip up. In our version, we use ground meat and bags of cole slaw mix like everyone else, but the key difference is the sauce mixture. It’s straight from my dad’s perfected and beloved egg roll recipe, and […]| The Woks of Life
This Braised Chicken with Chestnuts is a deliciously cozy dish to have bubbling on the stove this fall. Hearty and wholesome from rich chestnuts and deeply flavored with shiitake mushrooms, it feels just right when the temperatures go down! A Traditional Chinese Chicken Stew You’ll find variations of this braised Chicken with Chestnuts across China. […]| The Woks of Life
Our Chinese Meat Pie, layered with chewy dough and a tasty pork/scallion filling, is a real treat! After all, how often do you eat a meat pie?| The Woks of Life
We need to talk about instant ramen. The Woks of Life is all about traditional Chinese recipes, from-scratch homemade dishes, and building your skills in the kitchen. But sometimes, even us food bloggers don’t feel like cooking! Enter: the packet of instant noodles. We recently filmed a YouTube video with 10 hacks that will transform […]| The Woks of Life
This vegetable pancake recipe came from the need to feed my grandson more vegetables. He loves pasta, bread, and pancakes like any kid, so we decide to “hide” the vegetables in these crispy Chinese-style pancakes, and he loves them. He kept asking for more, told me they are “yummy,” and he even whispered, “Grandma pancake…” […]| 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
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
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
