Author: Steven

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs/drumsticks, cut into 2-inch pieces 12 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed 2-inch piece ginger (about 1.5 oz), sliced into 1/8-inch coins 1/3 cup toasted sesame oil 1/3 cup…

Family-Style Braised Tofu with Shiitakes and Pork

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 20 to 30 minutes to soak mushrooms, if using dried) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes (plus mushroom-soaking time, if needed) Quick Ingredients 14 oz (400 g) firm tofu, patted dry, cut into 1-inch squares; 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 tsp…

Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce and Garlic Oil

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 side servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) gai lan (Chinese broccoli), ends trimmed 1 tbsp kosher salt (for blanching water) 2 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp hot water 1 tsp light soy sauce 1/2 tsp sugar…

Sichuan Boiled Fish in Fiery Doubanjiang Broth

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) white fish fillets, thinly sliced Marinade: 1 egg white, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp light soy, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/8 tsp baking…

Di San Xian: Northeastern Potato, Eggplant, and Pepper Stir-Fry

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 38 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 lb (450 g) Chinese eggplant, cut into 2 x 3/4-inch batons 2 medium green bell peppers (200 g), seeded, 1-inch…

Black Pepper Beef with Onions and Peppers

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 28 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced across the grain Marinade: 1 tbsp light soy, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1…

Cashew Chicken with Celery and Bell Peppers

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1-inch pieces Marinade: 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp baking soda (optional), 1…

Zha Jiang Mian with Pork and Tofu

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dried Chinese wheat noodles 12 oz (340 g) ground pork (about 20% fat) 7 oz (200 g) firm tofu, small dice 1 English cucumber, cut into fine matchsticks 4 scallions…

Crispy Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp with Garlic and Chilies

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Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled/deveined, tails on 1/2 tsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp sugar + 1/4 tsp baking soda (dry brine) 1/3 cup cornstarch + 3 tbsp rice flour + 1/2…

Soy Sauce Poached Chicken with Ginger and Star Anise

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