a culinary genealogy
Below, view all our posts in chronological order, starting with the most recent. To browse recipes by category, course, or collection, visit our Recipe Index. Also be sure to check out our How-To section and Chinese Ingredients Glossary.
Little Crispy Pork, or xiǎo sū ròu (小酥肉), is a Sichuan dish of small strips of battered and fried boneless pork, seasoned with toasted Sichuan peppercorn. While you may not see it outside of China, it’s a delicious meal that you can now enjoy with this recipe! These little morsels are very tasty on their
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Hi everyone, if you’ve been following the evolution of our “working mini farm,” as we call it, since we moved in during the fall of 2021, then you may have noticed that it’s been a while since we’ve posted an update on it (the last one was in fall 2023). Rest assured, we’ve (well, mostly
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This ginger beef recipe, with crispy coated beef, a gingery, lightly sweet sauce, and caramelized ginger is a delicious restaurant-style meal that will make you wonder how you pulled it off in your own kitchen! Easy to make and impressive, this dish has a pleasant ginger flavor that isn’t overpowering. The Origins of Ginger Beef
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This Garlic Fried Rice is a delicious, easy side that’s made with a whole head of garlic and just the right amount of soy sauce. It’s extremely simple, with only a few pantry ingredients, and quick to make! Extra Garlicky Fried Rice When you want something a little more special than plain rice but not
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Seared Ahi Tuna with fresh lime, mandarin orange juice, ginger, garlic, soy, and sesame is perfect for summer meals. This impressive restaurant-style dish is easy—and fast—to pull off at home! Perfect, Restaurant-style Seared Ahi Tuna You’ve probably had seared ahi tuna at your favorite restaurant, but recently we discovered it’s easier than you think to
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Hey everyone! Sarah here. In this article, I’m going to talk about how I started Ethan, my now-toddler, on solids back when he was 6 months old. This is a little bit out of our wheelhouse, and I don’t claim to be an expert! In fact, I’m a little nervous publishing this article, because topics
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Dress up frozen wontons with this recipe for wontons with peanut sauce! This savory dish makes for an excellent appetizer or meal all on its own, and it’s such a delicious way to enjoy wontons. I daresay it rivals one of my favorite dishes, chili oil wontons, a recipe from our cookbook (we also have
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In this fascinating recipe, I show you how to turn chickpeas into tofu! The result is a chickpea tofu that is a great alternative for anyone who has a soy allergy! Wait, Did You Say Chickpea Tofu??? Chickpea tofu is an uncanny discovery that I stumbled upon on the Chinese internet. I then found out
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These sourdough english muffins are fluffy, flavorful, and freezer-friendly. The nooks and crannies are tops. The crunch factor is THERE. The dough ferments overnight, so assemble the dough the night before, do one stretch and fold, and let the dough sit on the counter. The next morning, just roll, cut, and cook your muffins after
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Century eggs, also known as preserved eggs, thousand-year-old eggs, or millennium eggs—pídàn in Mandarin and pei dan in Cantonese (皮蛋)—are a Chinese delicacy. Though they’ve earned a certain reputation, we love using them in key dishes. Learn everything you need to know about these uniquely preserved eggs, from their distinctive flavor to culinary applications. Whether
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This recipe for braised daikon with shiitake mushrooms is flavorful, healthy, and balanced. The mushrooms and daikon radish complement each other so well. Make this as a tasty side dish for any Asian meal. What Is Daikon Radish? Daikon radish is a large, elongated white radish known for its mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture.
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These banana oat pancakes have entered the permanent breakfast rotation in my house. They’re toddler-friendly, kid-friendly, gluten-free, and wholesome, with just 6 basic ingredients. They take just 15 minutes to make from scratch, and also freeze super well for quick breakfasts and snacks! A Toddler Staple These banana oat pancakes have become a lifeline for
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This pickled cabbage stir-fry with pork is a great way to cook our 3-ingredient overnight pickled cabbage into a delicious dish! The tangy cabbage marries so well with a little hunk of pork shoulder, giving you a rich but still mostly-veggie meal. Homemade Pickled Cabbage If you haven’t checked out our homemade pickled cabbage recipe
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Since we discovered this quick pickled cabbage recipe, we’ve made it a half a dozen times and still aren’t tired of it! Use it to make tasty Chinese stir-fries with a tangy sour flavor, add it to noodle soups, or use it as a homemade substitute in some of our recipes that call for harder-to-find
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To make this 5-ingredient lo mein recipe, you’ll need lo mein noodles, oyster sauce, soy sauce, scallions, and oil. That’s all. Chances are, you only have to buy the noodles and you’ve got everything else. It’s silly how easy it is, and it’s so good! It kind of tastes like a pure version of the
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Pork with Green Beans is a one-pan meal with both your protein and veggie covered. It’s also a tasty stir-fry that’s pretty quick to whip up anytime, and one that the whole family (even an increasingly picky toddler) can enjoy! Become a pro at stir-fries! It’s crazy to think about how long we’ve been developing
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Today we’re cooking millet rice! Millet is a great alternative to plain white rice, and this recipe blends fragrant jasmine rice with healthy millet for an adaptable and approachable way to introduce more whole grains into your diet. You all had such a positive reaction to our Quinoa Rice recipe, and we know you’ll love
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Chinese beef and eggs is a delicious dish and the perfect companion to take down a bowl of rice! Serve it with a vegetable stir-fry and maybe another dish (lots to choose from here), and you’ve got a Chinese meal that stretched 6-8 ounces of beef and six eggs to serve 3-4 people, while still
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