This glazed salmon recipe is based on a traditional Chinese red cooked fish (hóngshāo yú)—specifically, my grandpa’s incredibly flavorful hóngshāo yú. While the dish is traditionally made with whole fish, like tilapia or snapper, I created this version for busy …
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Eggplant with tomato stir fry is a delightful summer dish that is perfect for a side and satisfying as a main. The eggplant is slightly charred, cooked with tender tomato in an aromatic savory brown sauce. It’s very easy to …
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Learn how to toast sesame seeds—and how to tell when they’re done—without burning them! Toasted sesame seeds are a useful ingredient to have around, so make a big batch and keep it in the fridge for various recipes! Why Toast …
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Savory brown sauce bejeweled with colorful veggies, chicken, and rice noodles make these drunken noodles a fantastic 15-minute meal you can whip up any time! Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) 151 What is drunken noodles With a name like drunken …
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Garlic beef is a scrumptious dish that you can easily put together. The tender and juicy beef pieces are cooked in a savory and sweet brown sauce along with buttery garlic. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in …
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Once you learn how to make Chinese steamed eggs (蒸蛋), you’ll be making it all the time. Not only is it delicious and comforting, the recipe is so easy to remember, you’ll know it by heart. An Anytime Recipe If …
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During the summer, we always find ourselves reaching for the rainbow of produce coming out of our garden and local farms to make salads. Over the years, I’ve devised a few ways to make salads feel extra special and a …
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Fluffy and tender Chinese corn mayo bread made with a milk bread dough, topped with a gooey corn mayonnaise topping. Make the Chinese bakery style bread in your own kitchen for breakfast, an afternoon snack or picnic! {Vegetarian} Corn Mayo …
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This braised winter melon recipe (红烧冬瓜 – hóngshāo dōngguā) is a simple, healthy, and delicious side dish that really highlights this subtle ingredient. Winter melons are generally in season in late summer or fall, though they are available in Asian …
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General Tso’s Tofu features crispy caramelized tofu bites with tender broccoli rabe in a tangy savory sweet sticky sauce. Learn how to make extra crispy tofu with the minimum oil and time without deep frying, plus the best General Tso …